Pendennis Castle

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To help celebrate the Great British Summer, VAT on family days out has been cut from 20% to 5% until 1 September – and we’re passing on every penny of savings to you. The saving will be automatically applied when you check out.

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Open daily, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)

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Address
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NQ

What's On

Pendennis Keep bathed in evening sunlight

See the skies come alive over Pendennis Castle

On 12 August 2026, from 4pm, visit the grounds of Pendennis Castle for free and enjoy spectacular views of the Falmouth Week aerial display. From 6pm, watch the RN Raiders, the Flying Comrades and the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers take to the skies, before the parachutists make their landing in the castle grounds.

The display takes place during a 95% partial solar eclipse, making this a memorable summer evening by the coast.

Note: road closures planned from 3pm. Pendennis Castle is a 15-minute walk from the town centre.

 

The sights and sounds of Pendennis Castle

Get a bird’s‑eye view of Pendennis Castle before you plan your visit.

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Pendennis Castle

A car-free Cornish adventure

Join Alice Keegan, founder of the Adventure Girls Club, as she travels by train, ferry and feet to explore beautiful Pendennis and St Mawes castles.

Pendennis and St Mawes guidebook

Guidebook: Pendennis and St Mawes

Price: £5.00

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