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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Pendennis Castle Museum

In or near St Mawes.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Pendennis Castle Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Pendennis Gatehouse and Guardhouse - geograph.org.uk - 224098

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Falmouth Docks · 0.7 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Pendennis Castle Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pendennis Castle Museum is located in South-West England, postcode TR11. This museum is housed within a historic castle, reflecting its military significance and heritage. The site offers insights into the history of coastal defence and the role of the castle in various conflicts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.1473, -5.0479
District
Cornwall
Parish
Falmouth
Postcode
TR11 4LP
Parliamentary constituency
Truro and Falmouth
Nearest railway station
Falmouth Docks0.7 km
Opening
Mar 29-Oct 25: 10:00-17:00; Oct 26-Nov 02,Dec 27-Jan 01,Feb 14-22: 10:00-16:00; Nov 03-Dec 23,Jan 02-Feb 13: Sa,Su 10:00-16:00; Feb 23-Mar 27: We-Su 10:00-16:00; Dec 24-26: closed

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pendennis Castle Museum?
Pendennis Castle Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 4LP), in the parish of Falmouth.
What is Pendennis Castle Museum?
Pendennis Castle Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pendennis Castle Museum?
The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 4LP.
Is Pendennis Castle Museum a protected site?
Yes — Pendennis Castle Museum is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Pendennis Castle Museum?
The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 4LP.