Free access and dogs welcome. Check our opening times calendar.Click here for further details

Through Time & Tide

Over many centuries, our iconic tidal island has attracted traders, pilgrims, fisherfolk and tales of giants and angels. Explore the cobbled streets of an historic village, beneath the ramparts of a legendary castle. Your island experience awaits…

Visit an ancient tidal island and explore the cobbled streets of an historic village, beneath the ramparts of a legendary castle.

Opening Times
February Half Term
Getting Here
Shopping
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Winter on the Mount

Ticket information

Access to the harbour and village, shops, cafés and art gallery is free between 01 October and 11 April. Tickets are not required during this period.

February Half Term

The island will be open February 16-19. During this period, the castle will open its doors for pre-booked ticketed tours. Entry onto the island is free and dogs are welcome in some areas.

Plan your visit

Everything you need to know about opening times, parking, accessibility, getting to the island and more.

Step back in time

Discover how life was lived in west Cornwall before the middle of the twentieth century at the Steward’s House art gallery in the harbour village.

Harold Harvey - Tulip Pickers
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