St Michael's Mount
Historic House/Palace
Description
Island Adventure
Explore the island world of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of history. Stroll across the causeway or boat hop to an island where modern life meets layers of history.
Find the giant’s heart in the pathway to the castle, discover the amazing plaster frieze showing medieval hunting scenes and meet the thriving island community in the village.
Spring and Summer Opening Times 2011
Castle and Village
27th March to 30th October - 10.30a.m. to 5.00p.m (until 5.30pm 1st July to 31st August). Closed Saturdays.
Gardens Opening Times 2011
18th April to 30th June Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.00pm. Thursday and Friday only from 1st July to 26th August 10.30am to 5.30pm & 1st September to 30th September 10.30am to 5.00pm.
2011 Events
Cadbury's Easter Egg Trail
April 22 and 24
Music on the Mount
Sunday 22 May
National Garden Scheme
Sunday 19 June
All visits subject to favourable weather conditions. Sensible footwear advised as paths are cobbled and uneven and there is a steep climb to the castle.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- No Dogs
- Plant Sales
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - Baby changing facilities, infant hip carriers can be supplied and garden and castle quizzes/trails for the under 16s.
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
- Parking (charge) - Parking on mainland only. Not free to NT owners.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Island Café and Sail Loft Restaurant open 29th March to 1st November – Sunday to Friday
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Directions
By road:
A30 then follow signs to Marazion and St Michael's Mount. 1/2 mile south of A394.
By public transport:
Nearest station is Penzance station. First Western National 2,2A Penzance to Falmouth, 17A Penzance to St Ives, 32 Penzance to Camborne.
Opening Times
| 2012 - Summer Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
|---|
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult: Castle | £7.00 |
| Adult: Castle & Gardens | £8.75 per ticket |
| Adult: Castle & Gardens (groups of 15+) | £7.50 per ticket |
| Adult: Castle (groups of 15+) | £6.00 per ticket |
| Adult: Gardens | £3.50 per ticket |
| Child: Castle | £3.50 per ticket |
| Child: Castle & Gardens | £4.25 per ticket |
| Child: Gardens | £1.50 per ticket |
| Family: Castle | £17.50 per ticket |
| Family: Castle & Gardens | £21.75 per ticket |
| Family: Castle & Gardens (1 adult) | £13.00 per ticket |
| Family: Castle (1 adult) | £10.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2011
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2011
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