St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle, St Mawes, Cornwall

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Type: Castle/Fort

English Heritage.

Together with the larger and later more dominant Pendennis Castle, St Mawes Castle was built near the waterline by Henry VIII to guard the entrance to the safe anchorage in the Carrick Roads. Three huge circular bastions arranged in a cloverleaf pattern, with multiple gun ports were formidable defences indeed! Today, the castle stands intact and although re-fortified throughout its history, it is a Tudor time capsule wanting to be explored. Set in landscaped grounds, which provide some fine views of the surrounding coastline, it is an ideal place for a picnic.

Services: Parking, audio tour, shop. Special events, toilets. Group discount.

Opening:

1/4 - 30/6 = MTWTF+Sun - 10:00 - 17:00 (closed Sat)

1/7 - 31/8 = MTWTF+Sun - 10:00 - 18:00 (closed Sat)

1/9 - 30/9 = MTWTF+Sun - 10:00 - 17:00 (closed Sat)

1/10 - 31/10 = daily - 10:00 - 16:00

1/11/11 - 31/3/12 - Sat & Sun - 10:00-16:00

Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

Contact Details

Castle Drive
St Mawes
Cornwall
TR2 5DE

Tel: +44 01326 270526

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Awards

  • Visit BritainCode of Practice Code of Practice 2011

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.20 per ticket
Child 5 - 15 years£2.10 per ticket
Concessions£3.60 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/04/2012 - 30/06/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10:0017:00
01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10:0018:00
01/09/2012 - 30/09/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10:0017:00
01/10/2012 - 31/10/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00
Tuesday10:0016:00
Wednesday10:0016:00
Thursday10:0016:00
Friday10:0016:00
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00
01/11/2012 - 31/03/2013
DayTimes
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00

* Closed 24-26 December & 1 January

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - 2 hours
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Euros accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 55
  • Min group size - 11
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A3078, St Mawes. Signposted.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Truro. One mile away from railway station to bus station. First Western National service 51 from Truro to St Mawes.
Alternatively, Penmere station - 4 miles via Prince of Wales pier and ferry.