Vineyards Β· South West England
Pendennis peninsula fortifications
In or near St Mawes.
Pendennis peninsula fortifications β a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Stuart Logan β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (AugβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks Β· 0.8 km
About
Pendennis peninsula fortifications is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. promontory fort in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK
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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 peninsula fortifications, located in South-West England, are a series of historic military structures. They were established to protect the entrance to the River Fal and the port of Falmouth. The site is of significant historical value, reflecting military architecture from various periods. Visitors may also find a vineyard in the vicinity, offering a scenic setting for wine enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1468, -5.0471
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks β 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662067 (CC0)
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Falmouth Docks
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Public art & sculpture Β· 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pendennis peninsula fortifications?
- Pendennis peninsula fortifications is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 4LP), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Pendennis peninsula fortifications?
- Pendennis peninsula fortifications β a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Pendennis peninsula fortifications?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 4LP.
- Is Pendennis peninsula fortifications a protected site?
- Yes β Pendennis peninsula fortifications 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 peninsula fortifications?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 4LP.