Visiting on a very cold day, we literally had the place to ourselves. I'm very interested in British 16th century military architecture and so I was excited to see this example of coastal defense. Even if your interests don't extend there, I think this site is a worthwhile visit. The inside of the castle is actually non-descript in style but... more

As you approach Pendennis it looks like your standard castle, however once you cross the drawbridge the first thing that hits you is the amount of space. In the centre there is a huge circular lawn and at the far end the central keep that was built in Henry VIIIths reign. Climbing up the keep gives you great views across... more

I really enjoyed my visit to Pendennis castle. From the castle you can see beautiful views of Falmouth. They also fire the cannons at 12 noon, which is quite good fun, much better than I expected. I would definitely recommend visiting. more

VIsited this castle with two young girls on a sunny spring day. To my surprise the girls loved running around the extensive open grounds of the castle and exploring the many secret tunnels and exhibits hidden from view. It was so exciting for them that it was hard keeping track of them. This is not a place suitable for wheel... more