St Mawes Castle

ST MAWES, TR2 3AA

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In a wonderful location alongside the pretty fishing village of St Mawes, this castle was Henry VIII's most picturesque fort, one of a defensive chain built between 1539 and 1545 to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain. Although it was designed to mount heavy guns, great care was taken with its design, including carved Latin inscriptions in praise of Henry VIII and his son, Edward VI. It fell to Parliamentarian forces in 1646 with only a single shot being fired, which is one reason why it remains in such good condition.

Further information

Tel: 01326 270526
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English Heritage

Prices

£4.30 (ch £3.60, concessions £3.90)

Opening times

Open all year Apr-Jun & Sep, Sun-Fri 10-5
Jul-Aug, Sun-Fri 10-6
Oct, daily 10-4
Nov-Mar, Fri-Mon 10-4. Closed Sat. (May close at 4 on Sun & Fri for private events). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan