Artillery fort

Pendennis Castle

Falmouth, Cornwall
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  • Open
  • £16.30 adult · £8.10 child
  • Dogs welcome, including inside
  • Parking on site, free
  • English Heritage
Pendennis Castle: Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Cornwall
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Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Pendennis Castle is an artillery fort near Falmouth, Cornwall, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a free car park on site.

Pendennis Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Closed
  2. Tue 13 Closed
  3. Today Wed 14 Closed
  4. Thu 15 Closed
  5. Fri 16 Closed
  6. Sat 17 Closed
  7. Sun 18 Closed
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Winter 2026 2 Nov to 27 Dec
Sat to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:00
Winter 2027 4 Jan to 14 Feb
Sat to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:00
Late winter 2027 22 Feb to 14 Mar
Wed to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:00

Closed on 26 Dec.

EH booking calendar as shown 2026-10-13; covers to mid-March 2027 only (calendar ends 16 Mar 2027). Last entry assumed same offset all year. Prices vary by date tier (13 Oct prices).

Check current times on the official site

Pendennis Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket Online On the day
Adult £13.85 £16.30
Concession £13.09 £15.40
Child £6.88 £8.10
Family £34.76 £40.90
English Heritage members Free Free
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Getting to Pendennis Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Main car park on Castle Drive (TR11 4NQ), 2.1 m height barrier; limited accessible parking in the grounds (TR11 4LP).
By train
Falmouth Docks is 0.5 miles away.
Public transport
The 67 Coastal Circular and open-top Falmouth Coaster stop on Castle Drive, a short uphill walk away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Yes
  • Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Dogs on leads welcome inside buildings and in the grounds.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Mainly flat ground; keep by steps and spiral stairs; lift to Barrack Block first floor.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Pendennis Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

History of Pendennis Castle

  1. 1901 Royal Artillery Barracks built

Photos

Castles near Pendennis Castle

All 3 castles in Cornwall

FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Pendennis Castle?

Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free.

Where do you park at Pendennis Castle?

There is a free car park on site.

When is Pendennis Castle open?

In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Wikidata · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 13 Oct 2026

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