Punishment in the Tower
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A free guided tour titled 'Punishment in the Tower' takes place at St Mawes Castle in Newquay on 15 September 2026 at 13:00. Visitors learn about the history of prisoners and soldiers held at the castle.
A free guided tour of the castle, where you will learn about the prisoners and unruly soldiers who were kept there.
As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, join us for a free guided exploration of the 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/
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Punishment in the Tower takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 13:00.
Punishment in the Tower is held at St Mawes Castle in Newquay (Castle Drive, St Mawes, TR2 5DE).
Entry to Punishment in the Tower is free.
Tickets for Punishment in the Tower can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Punishment in the Tower
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A free guided tour titled 'Punishment in the Tower' takes place at St Mawes Castle in Newquay on 15 September 2026 at 13:00. Visitors learn about the history of prisoners and soldiers held at the castle.
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A free guided tour of the castle, where you will learn about the prisoners and unruly soldiers who were kept there.
As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, join us for a free guided exploration of the 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/
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Punishment in the Tower?
Punishment in the Tower takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Punishment in the Tower taking place?
Punishment in the Tower is held at St Mawes Castle in Newquay (Castle Drive, St Mawes, TR2 5DE).
How much are tickets for Punishment in the Tower?
Entry to Punishment in the Tower is free.
How do I get tickets for Punishment in the Tower?
Tickets for Punishment in the Tower can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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