Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Natalie Shaw (13 months ago)
Lovely gem hidden away. Didn't know this place existed but certainly worth the trip. Met by friendly English heritage staff who explained what there was to see and do in the castle. Lots of different levels and rooms to walk around in the castle and then if you wanted to you can walk around and explore the grounds. Definitely worth taking the time and doing the grounds. There were toilets on site. Some very steep staircases made parts of the castle hard to access but it did have hand rails which made it easier for some members of our group.
Lovely gem hidden away. Didn't know this place existed but certainly worth the trip. Met by friendly English heritage staff who explained what there was to see and do in the castle. Lots of different levels and rooms to walk around in the castle and then if you wanted to you can walk around and explore the grounds. Definitely worth taking the time and doing the grounds. There were toilets on site. Some very steep staircases made parts of the castle hard to access but it did have hand rails which made it easier for some members of our group.
stephen jefferies (13 months ago)
Great little castle to visit. Its not huge so will not take you longer than an hour to go around. The place is well managed and you are pretty much free to go and explore just about anywhere on the grounds. If the weather holds you will some great views of Falmouth and St.Mawes.
Great little castle to visit. Its not huge so will not take you longer than an hour to go around. The place is well managed and you are pretty much free to go and explore just about anywhere on the grounds. If the weather holds you will some great views of Falmouth and St.Mawes.
Tim Green (13 months ago)
Worth a visit. Take time to read the information boards to get a sense of the history of the castle. On a nice day, enjoy the battery areas with an ice cream and watch the ships coming out of Falmouth.
Worth a visit. Take time to read the information boards to get a sense of the history of the castle. On a nice day, enjoy the battery areas with an ice cream and watch the ships coming out of Falmouth.
Julie Kempen (14 months ago)
We caught the ferry, which was an invigorating experience, then followed the crowd on foot to the castle. It felt like someone was still living in it! No ruins, just a working castle. Information notices informed us throughout our visit. Welcoming and informed staff.
We caught the ferry, which was an invigorating experience, then followed the crowd on foot to the castle. It felt like someone was still living in it! No ruins, just a working castle. Information notices informed us throughout our visit. Welcoming and informed staff.
Sue Gidney (15 months ago)
We boarded ferry at Falmouth to St Mawes,dogs allowed, we then walked up St Mawes Castle, £11 per adult to enter, wonderful views and scenic gardens, toilet facilities, lots of swirling stairs to top but we managed with dog aswell. Stopped off for a coffee just outside of Castle and then sat on pretty bay just at the bottom of Castle. We then headed back to harbour area,where their are small shops,food and drinks outlets,and lots of crabbing areas for children and bays to relax and swim/paddle board .We got on small ferry to Place,which comes every 30 minutes, crew very chatty and friendly and then walked along coastline to St Anthony's lighthouse, this is about a 45 minute walk,quite hilly but worth it for the amazing views, small sandy bay and to see lighthouse. You can buy a adult combined return ferry ticket for £20 ,definitely worth it for a fantastic day out !
We boarded ferry at Falmouth to St Mawes,dogs allowed, we then walked up St Mawes Castle, £11 per adult to enter, wonderful views and scenic gardens, toilet facilities, lots of swirling stairs to top but we managed with dog aswell. Stopped off for a coffee just outside of Castle and then sat on pretty bay just at the bottom of Castle. We then headed back to harbour area,where their are small shops,food and drinks outlets,and lots of crabbing areas for children and bays to relax and swim/paddle board .We got on small ferry to Place,which comes every 30 minutes, crew very chatty and friendly and then walked along coastline to St Anthony's lighthouse, this is about a 45 minute walk,quite hilly but worth it for the amazing views, small sandy bay and to see lighthouse. You can buy a adult combined return ferry ticket for £20 ,definitely worth it for a fantastic day out !
