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Pendennis Castle
LOCATION Pendennis Castle is on Pendennis Head, 1 mile SE of Falmouth, Cornwall Postcode TR11 4LP OS map ref SW82433178

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Opening times: Open every day 1 April 31 October plus Winter weekends. Open for pre-booked education groups by arrangement on Mondays and Fridays in November and March. Public Transport: Train (Falmouth Docks) 1 mile, Bus (Falmouth bus stati miles. 1

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Parking: Large car park on Hornworks. Short walk to castle entrance. Coaches can set down or pick up in the castle car park or by reversing to castle entrance from Castle Drive. We regret there is no coach parking on site. All coaches should park at the municipal coach park, Gyllyngvase, along the sea front (Cliff Road). Shop: Selling guidebooks, souvenirs, gifts etc. Pre-ordering of goody bags available. Refreshments: Caf on site. Access for the disabled: Wheelchair access is limited to the outer fortifications, the shop area and ground floors; to reach other floors, narrow spiral staircases have to be negotiated. N earby: St Mawes Castle, on the opposite side of the estuary, can be approached by passenger ferry from Falmouth Pier. Planning your visit: To make the most of your visit we strongly recommend that teachers make a preliminary planning visit. You will nt a free entry permit when your booking is confirmed. Hazard information available when booking. Please remember you are responsible for your own risk assessment. Booking: Please book online at www.english-heritage.org.uk/onlinebooking See below for further contact details Limit on party number: 180. Required teacher/adult he per-to-pupil ratio 1:6 for years up to year 3 (8 years and under) and 1:15 for al oups.

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W www.english-heritage.org.uk/onlinebooking E bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH T 0870 333 0606 F 01793 4149