Punishment in the tower
English Heritage, St. Mawes Castle, Castle Drive, St. Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5DE
As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, join us for a free guided exploration of St Mawes Castle, where you will learn about the prisoners and unruly soldiers who were kept there. You will receive free entry to the castle afterwards. The tour will take place on 15 September at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. Please meet at the entrance to the castle. Booking is essential. Car parking is available, but is chargeable unless you are an English Heritage member.
St Mawes Castle and its sister fortress Pendennis Castle were built by Henry VIII to guard the important anchorage of Carrick Roads. You’ll get wonderful views of the sea and passing ships from the battlements.
To find out more about the site, directions and parking please got to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-mawes-castle/
Timings
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 1300-1400
Location & directions
English Heritage, St. Mawes Castle, Castle Drive, St. Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5DE
- Contact on day:
- David Guest
- Telephone number:
- +441326270526
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
- Booking contact name:
- Charlotte Willson
- Booking telephone number:
- +447823966467
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punishment-in-the-tower-tickets-1992562491049?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-mawes-castle
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
Please meet at the entrance to the castle shop for the tour.
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
