A perfectly preserved clover-leaf Tudor fortress with panoramic views across the Fal estuary.
Cornwall Family Life POV
As a Cornish family who have visited St Mawes Castle ourselves many times we can honestly say that this place is so beautiful and well worth a visited especially arriving by Ferry from the nearby town of Falmouth. Top tip for saving money...get a Cornwall hertiage family pass that will get you into all of the castles and other signficant sites for aroudn £30 a year!
St Mawes Castle is one of the best-preserved Tudor castles in England, built by Henry VIII as a companion fortress to Pendennis Castle. Its distinctive clover-leaf design and stunning position overlooking the Fal estuary make it one of Cornwall's most photogenic historic sites.
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