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Archives for Pendennis Castle

Nadelik, A Cornish Christmas (photo courtesy of English Heritage)

Celebrate Christmas the Cornish way

Celebrate Christmas the Cornish way at Pendennis Castle on 7th and 8th December with fireside tales, dancing and mulled wine…

Pendennis Castle - Photo: English Heritage - Contrary Life

Castle sleepover for adults in Cornwall

On 15th March enjoy an exclusive overnight stay, especially for adults. The event takes place at English Heritage’s Pendennis Castle in Cornwall…

Nadelik, A Cornish Christmas (photo courtesy of English Heritage)

Nadelik: A Cornish Christmas

Head to Pendennis Castle on 16th December 2012 and get into the festive spirit by celebrating Christmas the Cornish way…

Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Cracking good fun in Cornwall this Easter

For Easter family fun, head to Pendennis Castle in Cornwall for a trail and craft activities taking place between 31st March and 15th April 2012…

Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Family sleepover at Pendennis Castle

Enjoy an overnight stay at English Heritage’s Pendennis Castle in Cornwall on 15th February 2012…

Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Crack the clues in Cornwall

Head to Pendennis Castle in Cornwall between 11th and 19th February 2012 for their half term trail…

Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Family ghost tours at Pendennis Castle

Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Pendennis Castle at night led by English Heritage’s historical characters on 10th February 2012…

Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Castle sleepovers for adults

Why should the kids have all the fun? Adults can enjoy an exclusive overnight stay at one of English Heritage’s historic properties…

Enjoy 700 years of Firepower at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

Firepower! at Pendennis Castle

Enjoy 700 years of Firepower at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall this bank holiday…

English Heritage's Grand Medieval Joust at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall

A grand medieval joust in Cornwall

Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall on 3rd and 4th August 2011…

Guns and Cannons at Pendennis Castle, Cornwall for Father's Day

700 years of Firepower at Pendennis Castle

Head to Pendennis Castle this Father’s Day for the firing of guns and cannons…

Fun and fleas at Pendennis Castle

A Grand Victorian Fayre takes place at Pendennis Castle on the 29th and 30th August…

Time travellers go…secrets & spies

When: 31st May – 4th June, 11am – 5pm Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 6 (concessions 5.10, children 3 and family ticket 15).  English Heritage members free. Please note there is an extra £1 charge  for every child over five participating in this event, members and non members. What is it? Ever wanted to become […]

Traditional Easter games at Pendennis Castle

When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sat) Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 6 adults, 5.10 concessions, 3 children, 15 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Bring the whole family for some traditional Easter games including egg racing, face painting and Easter bunny mask making. More info: […]

Joust a bit of fun

When: 30th & 31st August 2009 Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 12 for adults and 6 for children What is it? King Henry’s Joust.  Get a taste of the Tudor lifestyle as King Henry VIII and his queen head up a day of courtly music, falconry and knights jousting. More info: English Heritage

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

Top Story

Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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