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St Mawes Castle

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St Mawes Castle in Cornwall is the best preserved and most elaborately decorated of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses, St Mawes was built to counter invasion threats from France and Spain.

The clover-leaf shaped fort fell easily to landward attack by Parliamentarian forces in 1646, and was not properly refort-ified until the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Disbabled access to castle includes: level access for wheelchair users through shop and across drawbridge into main entrance floor. Battlements and bastions not accessible, and spiral staircase to other floors is narrow. Gardens: reached through side door via large, wide steps. All parts including defences are accessible on impacted gravel paths and smooth grass slopes. Benches. Excellent viewpoints.

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall

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Opening Times: 1 Apr- 30 Jun 10am-5pm* Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sun. 1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm* Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sun. 1-30 Sep 10am-5pm* Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1-31 Oct 10am-4pm Mon, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed 1 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Fri, Sat, & Sun. *Closed Sat. May close 4pm on Sun & Fri for private events (call site to check: 01326 270526). Castle closed between 1-2pm in Winter.
Getting There: Road Access: In St Mawes on A3078 (OS Map 204; ref SW 842328) Train Access: Penmere, 18 miles via Prince of Wales Pier and ferry Bus Access: First 50 Truro - St Mawes to within 0.5 mile.
Site Facilities: Shop / Kiosk

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St Mawes Cornwall

Getting ThereRoad Access: In St Mawes on A3078 (OS Map 204; ref SW 842328) Train Access: Penmere, 18 miles via Prince of Wales Pier and ferry Bus Access: First 50 Truro - St Mawes to within 0.5 mile.