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English Heritage

Discover the wartime secrets of Pendennis Castle. It's a wonderful day out whatever the weather. Step back through time, explore the hands-on Discovery Centre, see a Tudor gun deck in action and experience the sights and sounds of battle. Find out what it was like to be a garrison soldier at the turn of this Century. Visit the WW1 guardhouse complete with cells. In the WW observation post you'll feel the thrill as the alert sounds, warning of an enemy attack. Then descend through once secret underground tunnels to the big guns of Half Moon Battery and take a guided tour of the underground magazines, complete with sound effects. Visit the new displays in the Royal Artillery Barracks.

SERVICES:
Parking, toilets, tearoom (April - October), gift shop, souvenir guidebook, education room (school parties by advanced booking only), regular special events. 15 % discount for groups. Civil wedding venue.

OPEN: Daily - APRIL TO JUNE 10am - 5pm, JULY & AUGUST 10 - 6, SEPTEMBER 10 - 5, OCTOBER - MARCH 10am - 4pm. (Closed 24-26 DECEMBER & 1 JANUARY). APRIL - SEPTEMBER - Closes 4pm Sat.