One of the finest of the mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country against invasion, Pendennis Castle remains one of Cornwall’s greatest fortresses. With over 400 years of defending Britain’s coasts, and a range of ways to learn on-site, we’ve got everything you need to help you cover a wide range of cross-curricular topics.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Hero Offer: English Heritage have an exclusive offer for Great British School Trip teachers! Apply below for the chance to get a FREE Discovery Visit at Pendennis Castle worth £100. Schools with 40%+FSM will be prioritised for this offer.
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Book via The Great British School Trip and your school will be automatically entered into our fantastic competition! See details below.
Discovery Visits at Pendennis Castle
Enemies on the Horizon
This interactive guided tour explores the importance of Pendennis Castle in defending Cornwall from attack. Students will consider how defences and weaponry developed over time and what life was like for those working there.
Availability: After February half term and March: Wednesday to Friday, April to October: Monday to Friday during term time, November: Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions last for 1.25 hours.
Now and Then
Costumes and handling artefacts are used to introduce children to the idea of change through time as they compare their own life with that of people living in Tudor times.
Availability: After February half term and March: Wednesday to Friday, April to October: Monday to Friday during term time, November: Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions last for 1.25 hours.
More information
Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pendennis-castle/schools/
Address
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall
TR11 4LP. England
Opening Hours
Timings vary depending on season. Please check the Pendennis Castle website for more information.