St Mawes
Castle
Visit St Mawes Castle at the mouth of the Fal River. One of the most beautiful of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses.
St Mawes Castle, facing Pendennis Castle across the Fal Estuary, one of the most picturesque and beautiful of Henry VIII’s coastal fortresses, unchanged over the centuries.
Climb to the battlements and take in the magnificent views as you let the audio tour bring the history of the castle and its occupants to life.
The caste is only five minutes walk from the St Mawes quay.
Open: Apr-Oct, Sunday - Friday plus Saturday in October. Nov - Mar: Saturday & Sunday
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Enjoy the best of the river by leaving your car behind and exploring on our award winning, sustainable transport network of ferries, buses and trains.
Enjoy the harbours of Falmouth and St Mawes, the tranquil waters of the Fal River and even the lush banks of the Helford River from the comfort of traditional and modern boats.
From the Falmouth Park & Float to detailed area maps we've got all your travel needs covered.
Walks along dramitic cliff-tops, visits to world-class attractions and days spent soaking up the sun on secluded beaches.
You can have all this and more with great days out on and around the Fal River...Whether your starting from Falmouth, St Mawes or Truro we've pulled together our favourite days out and day trips for you to enjoy.
Get discounted entry to the top attractions with the Fal River Attraction Pass!
Welcome to the Fal River, the home of Cornwall's best and most diverse performances, shows and events.
Discover fantastic festivals, magical music and pitch-perfect performances...There's always something happening and great fuin to be had around the Fal River. See what's going on and get involved.
From tide times to a list of useful services we're your one-stop shop for all your information needs.
Find out everything you need...We've brought together all the information you need to enjoy your time in Falmouth, Truro and the Roseland.
Enjoy this amazing part of the world from the water on your own private cruise.

We offer classic Cornish boat hire, river cruises and charters for special occasions, weddings, birthdays, parties and corporate days out.
Choose from one of our packages for the simplest way to enjoy a Fal River Cruise.



