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Home > Fair > Fun and fleas at Pendennis Castle

Fun and fleas at Pendennis Castle

By Caroline King - August 28, 2010Posted in : Fair, Heritage

When: 29th & 30th August 2010, 11am – 5pm

Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

£: Adults 8.80, concessions 7.10, children 5 and family ticket 22.60.  English Heritage Members: Adults 2.50, concessions 2, children 1.50 and family ticket 6.50.

What is it?

Experience 19th century entertainment at its finest.  Marvel at the breathtaking gymkhana skills and enjoy the silliness of the Victorian side show as they challenge you to count all the fleas in the Victorian flea circus.  Meet the ‘Soldiers of the Queen’ and don’t forget to curtsy for her majesty as she passes by.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: English Heritage, Pendennis Castle, South West, Victorian Fair

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