St Michael's Mount
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community
St Michael's Mount
Facilities and access
St Michael's Mount
Overview
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community
Still home to the St Aubyn family as well as a small community, this iconic rocky island is crowned by a medieval church and castle - with the oldest buildings dating from the 12th century.
Immerse yourself in history, wonder at the architecture and discover the legend of Jack the Giant Killer.
Look down on the subtropical terraced garden and enjoy the breathtaking views of spectacular Mount's Bay.
If the weather is favourable, take a short evocative boat trip to the island, or at low tide, enjoy the walk across the causeway.
To check tide times and for further information, visit St Michael's Mount website.
- Telephone
- +441736710507
- stmichaelsmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
St Michael's Mount
How to get here
- Address
- Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HS
- By cycle
- NCN3, ¾ mile
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- When the tide is in, you can take a trip on the St Michael's Mount amphibious vehicle, which leaves from the Slipway car-park in Marazion. For details of boats, call 01736 710507 or visit www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
- By bus
- Penzance to Helston or St Ives. All pass Penzance train station
- By train
- Penzance 3 miles
- By road
- ½ mile south of A394 at Marazion
- Parking: ample parking in Marazion opposite St Michael's Mount (not National Trust, charge including members)
- On foot
- South West Coast Path within ¾ mile. Access to Mount on foot over the causeway at low tide only
St Michael's Mount
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
St Michael's Mount
Opening times
Please note...
Last admission 45 minutes before castle closes (remember to allow enough time for travel from mainland).
Tuesday 26 September
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden Closed
Wednesday 27 September
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden Closed
Thursday 28 September
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden 10:30 - 17:00
Friday 29 September
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday 30 September
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Sunday 1 October
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden Closed
Monday 2 October
- Castle 10:30 - 17:00
- Garden Closed