St Michael’s Mount

website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This magical island is the jewel in Cornwall’s crown, a national treasure and a must for every visitor to the far West of England...

During its long history, the Mount has been a church, priory, fortress and private home, to the St Aubyn family since 1659. Different parts of the castle vary in date from the twelfth to the nineteenth centuries.

St Michael’s Mount is open all year. April to end of October: The castle is open Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm)

The castle and grounds are open most weekends during the season; these are special charity open days and National Trust members are asked to pay for admission.

Shops and restaurants in the village are open every day.

Access from the village of Marazion is by foot along the causeway, or by ferry at high tide.