Climb to the top of the Tudor keep and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas. Follow the tunnel down to the Half Moon Battery to be transported back to the Second World War. Pendennis Castle is home …

It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Carrick Roads waterway at the mouth of the River Fal.

Stir up your sense of adventure at Pendennis Castle, a coastal fortress with unmissable views over Falmouth. Travel back to wartime Cornwall, climb to the top of the castle keep, and enjoy acres of …

Major developments at the castle have revealed the full history of this superb fortress. 450 years of history can now be traced from its origins as one of Henry VIII’s coastal strongholds to its last military …

Discover Pendennis Castle, a historic Tudor fortress in Falmouth, Cornwall. Explore its keep, tunnels, and coastal views with English Heritage. Perched on a headland overlooking Falmouth Bay, …

Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Pendennis Castle by car or public transport. You will find parking information, postcode for sat nav, and our address at the bottom of the page. Find out …

Explore one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis Castle, which has defended Cornwall against foreign invasion since Tudor times. Discover how the castle has evolved, and experience the …

Overlooking the bustling town of Falmouth, this picturesque castle is renowned for its fascinating history, having defended Cornwall since Tudor times and played a vital role during the two World Wars.

Pendennis Castle has defended the anchorage of the Carrick Roads for over 450 years. Today you re-visit the castle's history from Tudor times to the re-fortification in both world wars.

During the First World War, Pendennis became the headquarters of 'Fortress Falmouth' - a story retold through displays and moving first-hand accounts. Discover the story of John Glasson Thomas, a …