St. Mawes Castle

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St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle and its sister fortress Pendennis Castle were built by Henry VIII to guard the important anchorage of Carrick Roads. You’ll get wonderful views of the sea and passing ships from the battlements.

Wander round the distinctive clover leaf-shaped castle, and look out for the many carved inscriptions praising Henry VIII and his son Edward VI. A model and hands-on activities help families to explore the ornate sculptures. 

Don’t miss the castle’s famous collection of 15 historic guns and cannons, which we’ve recently spruced up and conserved. 

Add to your adventures by catching the ferry to the castle, which runs between St Mawes and Falmouth throughout the year. 

English Heritage Membership
English Heritage is guardian to some of the nation’s most treasured and iconic buildings and monuments, including Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Osborne, Hadrian’s Wall and Dover Castle. English Heritage champions our historic places and advises the Government and others to help today’s generation get the best out of our heritage and ensure that it is protected for future generations.  

From only £42 for a whole year, English Heritage members enjoy unlimited access to over 400 historic properties across the country, a whole year’s worth of fun days out, free entry for up to six accompanying children per adult member, free or reduced-price entry to exclusive members’ events giving you access to our experts and a glimpse behind the scenes, exclusive Members’ Magazine four times a year with in-depth features about our properties and wider work, which also includes a nationwide events guide, a free handbook to help plan your next exciting day out, special offers, discounts and competitions for a great variety of products and experiences, and an English Heritage car sticker.

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