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Pendennis Castle

Pendennis Headland, Falmouth TR11 4LP, England
01326 316594
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Falmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Castles
Owner description: 450 years of history can be experienced from Henry VIII's coastal stronghold to a secret Second World War base. A Discovery Centre packed with...... more » Owner description: 450 years of history can be experienced from Henry VIII's coastal stronghold to a secret Second World War base. A Discovery Centre packed with hands-on activities allows visitors to really get to grips with history plus the restored defences complete with their sounds and smells show what life was really like. The drama of Pendennis at War is recalled in the Barrack Block displays and museum, including the famous ‘Butterworth Cartoons’. A day out worth talking about whatever the weather. « less
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Henry the 8th tower is a must and the view over Falmouth from the top! More

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Walsall, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

As regular visitors to Falmouth we always dreamed of getting married there and out of all the places we visited we couldn't imagine a better venue. Fantastic views over both the town and the bay and a very intriguing historic building. I can imagine that the cannons and the displays are not to everyone's taste but you get a real... More

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essex
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

lovely views great setting on a good day you can see miles worth a ride up the hill More

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Malvern, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great venue, well worth a visit if you are in Falmouth. Views to die for. Lots of History. More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Food and drink a little pricey! Tower well worth a climb to the top. Toilets good in main building. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Warm welcome and clean environment...The view is fantastic and very clean environment...you must go!! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I liked that their were overlaps of old and newer history there. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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We visited the castle on a terrible day of weather but that didn't dampen our enthusiasm for this place. Lovely welcome from the staff, with a lady from English Heritage greeting us (a sales push but a very friendly one!). A great range of things to see- from model recreations in the castle, to exhibitions and videos. The thing we... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We visited with 2 young boys (19mths old & 4 years) on a sunny day and what magnificent views we had across the estuary and out to see. We easily spent 3 hours there looking around the castle, having fun with the cannons, wandering around the grounds then having lunch. All areas were clean, tidy and well presented. Many areas... More

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South West England
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Set high on the headland above Falmouth this is best enjoyed on a good weather day. The views are fantastic. Take you time with this place to get the best out of it. More

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