Sunday 6 September 2009

Exhibition at Pendennis Castle, 13th September

Information about the Heritage Open Day event:

Pendennis Castle: Pendennis Portraits

Pendennis Castle, Pendennis Headland, Falmouth, Cornwall



Description

Constructed between 1540-1545, Pendennis Castle is part of the Cornish end of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII on the south coast. Contains an on-site museum, tea rooms & discovery centre. There will be an exhibition of local peoples portraits - creatively exploring how they feel about heritage and castles!

Special Activities for Children/Families Details

Follow the trail of peoples portraits through the castle grounds and take your own creative portrait to become a part of the exhibition.

Directions

From Falmouth docks. Follow signs to castle.

Opening Times

Sunday 13th September: 1000-1700

Family-friendlyPartial wheelchair accessParking on SiteDisabled Parking on SiteToilets on SiteDisabled Toilets on SiteEntry fee waivedEvent Specially Put on for HODsOwned/Managed by English Heritage

Key

Additional Information

Disabled parking on site - follow signs up to castle and through archway to be directed by staff.. Steep slopes and drops in places. Full wheelchair access to shop, tearoom, discovery centre and barracks.. Free parking a short walk from castle..

Organised By

English Heritage

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/southwest