There are many incredible castles in Cornwall to explore. From windswept ruins to beautifully preserved sea forts and fairy-tale citadels. The county has a rich history from Celtic and Arthurian legends to pirates, smugglers, and a long connection with the ocean.
Cornwall is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations known for its great beaches, surfing, coast paths and quaint fishing villages. But the Cornish castles are another of the Westcountry’s gems and make for a fascinating day out.
I’ve visited many of the Castles in Cornwall, UK over the years as I’m a huge fan of history and the associated myths and legends. You’ll also find that many of the Cornwall castles are set in dramatic locations often on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic.
10 Best Castles in Cornwall
Below you’ll find a selection of the best castles in Cornwall from the famous Tintagel castle (thought to be the legendary home of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table) to Henry VIII’s maritime forts and even a castle to stay in Cornwall.
There are castle ruins to explore, renovated castles with museums and tea rooms, and even a castle on a tidal island that has a replica in France (St Michael’s Mount and Mont Saint Michelle respectively).
I love exploring the beautiful castles across Cornwall. These make great excursions for history lovers, families and those looking for a change from a day at the beach.
1. Tintagel Castle
Tintagel castle is arguably Cornwall’s most famous ancient ruin for its association with the legend of King Arthur. This impressive stone structure sits perched on a towering clifftop high above the north Atlantic ocean and Merlin’s Cave and is one of my favorite places in to visit in Cornwall.
There is a new footbridge connecting parts of the castle on the mainland to those on a large, rocky outcrop and the views are incredible. From here you can spot sea birds and marine life such as seals, dolphins and basking sharks.
The castle is an easy walk from Tintagel village, itself easily reachable from Cornwall’s main towns and villages by road. Buses between Bude and Newquay pass through Tintagel so it can be visited by public transport (though to get the best out of Cornwall hiring a car is recommended).
I was lucky enough to first visit Tintagel Castle before the new bridge was built and it was free to enter so things have changed a little since then. I can’t wait to get back and walk across the bridge, even with my fear of…
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