For an action-packed day in Falmouth, there's nothing like a trip to Pendennis Castle, and this summer they have an exciting selection of events to choose from!

Legendary Joust

  Tuesday 1st  - Thursday 3rd August

Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost.

Our fearless fighters and their magnificent horses will charge at each other at full speed in and unforgettable display of chivalry and sheer courage. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat.

Don’t miss one of history’s most spectacular sporting contests! 

Book here to save 10%.

Knights’ Tournament 

 Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th August 2023  Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th August 2023

Go back in time and get close to the action, as medieval knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill. Arrows will fly, swords will clash and the winner will be decided in the Grand Melee finale.

Set against the backdrop of a seaside castle, this family day out is one for the history books. Four rival knights don their armour and battle for glory, as spectators cheer their champion and merry music fills the air.

Immerse yourself in the encampment and meet characters from the past to hear all about day-to-day life. Young adventurers can test their aim with ‘have-a-go’ archery, or meet the castle Jester for some age-old mischief. Surround yourself with medieval pageantry, and hear the crowds ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as falcons soar through the sky.

Don’t miss one of history’s most spectacular sporting contests!

  Book here to save 10% for 8th - 10th August

  Book here to save 10% for 22nd - 24th August

Pirates! at Pendennis Castle

  Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th August 2023

Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for Pendennis Castle this summer and get ready for a spectacular adventure on the high seas. See some of history’s most famous pirates fight it out at close quarters, and listen to them tell their tales of booty, bounty and barnacles.

With shows, demonstrations and hands-on activities, there’ll be plenty of piratical fun for the whole family - whether you’re a scallywag, a salty sea dog or a lily-livered landlubber.

Don’t miss this swashbuckling day out at the seaside!

  Book here to save 10%.