Pendennis Castle

Experience the sights and sounds of battle and discover how the castle has evolved. Marvel at the display of big guns in the Field Train Shed and learn about the awesome power of these coast defence weapons. Follow the tunnels down to Half Moon Battery and discover the underground magazine where ammunition was stored during the Second World War.  

There is a bright and airy cafe on site which boasts a wide selection of meals freshly prepared at Pendennis Castle. The menu includes both local and seasonal Cornish dishes and those with a historical Tudor twist, inspired by the castle’s history as one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses.