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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in St Mawes
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Traveller Description: This round stone artillery fortress was built for Henry the Eighth in 1542, using a cloverleaf plan with a four-storied round tower.
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Attraction type: Castle

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“What a gem”
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5 of 5 stars
okey270
devon
12 Nov 2008

Have been to St Mawes Castle many times. Great for the kids.They can explore the castle. It is much bigger than it looks from the outside. Great audio tour all and all part of the price. We enjoyed the castle so much when we first visited and joined English Heritage as members, so now it does not cost anything when... more

“A well-preserved part of history”
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4 of 5 stars
RedFoxSaginaw_MI
Saginaw, Michigan
24 Sep 2008
1
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I agree with all the the prior reviewer said. It's very picturesque sitting on the hill overlooking one side of Falmouth Bay. Imagine a three-point defense: St. Mawes on one side, Pendennis Castle across the bay, and St. Anthony's Lighthouse as the third leg overlooking the bay. You can see St. Anthony's. Carefully tended by English Heritage, you're given an... more

“the best castle in cornwall”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
devon
24 Jul 2005
4
people found this review helpful

St mawes castle is in a fantastic condition on the waters edge. They have a great audio tour that takes you back to the time of the spanish amarda. Great place for a picnic in the grounds. Great for kids. Well worth a visit Managed by English Heritage. We are members so it does not cost us anything to go... more

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St. Mawes Castle Address

St Mawes, England
Tel: 01326-270526