Museums · South West England
Pendennis Castle Museum
In or near St Mawes.
Pendennis Castle Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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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 Docks — 0.7 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
- osm: node/865125078 (ODbL)
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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. The nearest town is St Mawes. 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.