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St Mawes Castle
St Mawes, South West England
A Tudor clover-leaf fort on the Roseland shore, facing Pendennis across the water.
- Cost
- Paid
- Time to allow
- 60 min
St Mawes Castle is a compact Tudor coastal fort guarding the Fal estuary with a distinctive clover-leaf plan. English Heritage runs it and the views are lovely. The ferry from Falmouth is a nice way to arrive.
Good to know
- Take the ferry from Falmouth for a car-free day
- Check opening days
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- Check English Heritage dates
- Getting there
- Small car park, narrow lanes
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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