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Home > Heritage > 700 years of Firepower at Pendennis Castle

700 years of Firepower at Pendennis Castle

By Caroline King - June 14, 2011Posted in : Heritage

Guns and Cannons at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall for Father's Day When: 19th June 2011, 12pm – 4pm

Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

£: Adults 7.50, concessions 6.75, children 5.25 and family ticket 20.25.  English Heritage members: Adults 1.20, concessions 1.05, children 1 and family ticket 3.40.

What is it?

Head to Pendennis Castle to enjoy 700 years of firepower.  Watch as the castle’s gun crew and Cornwall-based Stargun Company fire guns and cannons dating from the 13th – 20th century.  Earplugs not included!

More info: Pendennis Castle

Tagged With: Cornwall events, Father's Day, Fathers Day 2011, Pendennis Castle, South West, Stargun Company

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