What are the opening times?
| Dates | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar-30 Jun* | 10am-5pm *Closes at 4pm on Saturdays | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Jul-31 Aug* | 10am-6pm *Closes at 4pm on Saturdays | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-30 Sep* | 10am-5pm *Closes at 4pm on Saturdays | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-31 Oct | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Nov-31 Mar, Certain buildings by guided tour only. Please call for details. | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Last admission 1 hour before closing time | ||
| Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan |
Details:
The keep also closes for 1 hour at lunch on Saturdays if an event is booked.
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£5.50
Children:
£2.80
Concession:
£4.40
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £13.80
How do I get there?
Address:
Cornwall - TR11 4LP
Road Access:
On Pendennis Headland, 1 mile SE of Falmouth
Train Access:
Falmouth Docks 1⁄2 mile
Bus Access:
First 400 from Falmouth, Jun-Oct only
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01326 316594, Local Tourist Information: 01326 312300
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Accessible WC.
Exhibition/museum: Ground floor level access only, stairs to reach exhibits upstairs.
Shop: Level access.
Refreshments: Tea room, easy access. Hot and cold drinks available from shop. Picnic area in grounds.
Exhibition/museum: Ground floor level access only, stairs to reach exhibits upstairs.
Shop: Level access.
Refreshments: Tea room, easy access. Hot and cold drinks available from shop. Picnic area in grounds.
Access:
Access to castle: Via impacted gravel paths. Two steep steps at ticket point, tickets also available in shop. Spiral staircase and difficult steps to upper floor. Seats.
Grounds: Grassed and tarmac areas, but assistance needed for some steep parts. Many good viewpoints. Benches provided.
Grounds: Grassed and tarmac areas, but assistance needed for some steep parts. Many good viewpoints. Benches provided.
Parking:
Disabled parking in castle precinct. Disabled visitors may be set down at the keep entrance.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Braille and large print handouts available. Tactile exhibits in Discovery Centre.
NB There are some low doorways and ceilings, and the ramparts can be hazardous.
NB There are some low doorways and ceilings, and the ramparts can be hazardous.
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Coaches can set down or pick up in the castle car park or by reversing to castle entrance from Castle Drive. We regret there is no coach parking on site, all coaches should park at the municipal coach park, Gyllyngvase, along the sea front (Cliff Road).
Group Booking:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on (+44) (0) 01326 316594.
Average Length of Visit:
2 1/2 hours
Guided Tours:
Guided Tour of Half Moon Magazine: Free of charge with admission. Tour lasts 30 minutes and must be pre-booked 4 weeks in advance.
Booking Form:
Further Info
The Barrack Block has family-orientated displays about the site.
Tearooms open 21 Mar-31 Oct, daily. 1 Nov-21 Dec & 7 Jan-31 Mar, Wed-Sun. Closed 22 Dec - 6 Jan.
Disabled access (wheelchair access to
the grounds, there are steep steps or
drops in places). There is full wheelchair
access to the Barracks, and a virtual
tour of the whole site.
