St Michael's Mount
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community
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.
Occasionally St Michael's Mount closes due to inclement weather. Before setting out on your journey always check the St Michael's Mount website for the most up to date information.
WINTER OPENING 2019 / 2020
4 November - 18 December, 10.30 - 16.00 (Mon, Tues, and Weds ONLY - Guided Castle Tours ONLY at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30)
29 December - 31 December, 10.30 - 16.00 (Freeflow)
1 January - 15 February - CLOSED
16 February - 21 February, 10.30 - 17.00
24 February - 18 March, 10.30 - 17.00 (Mon, Tues, and Weds ONLY - Guided Castle Tours ONLY at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30)
ACCESS
Paths around the island are steep, cobbled and uneven with no handrails, so sensible footwear is recommended. Unfortunately it is not possible to take wheelchairs and pushchairs up to the castle.
- Telephone
- 01736710507
- 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
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £17.50 |
| Child | N/A | £8.50 |
| Family | N/A | £43.50 |
| 1 adult and up to 3 children | N/A | £26.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £16.00 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £8.00 |
Castle only
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £11.50 |
| Child | N/A | £5.50 |
| Family | N/A | £28.50 |
| 1 adult and up to 3 children | N/A | £17.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £10.50 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £5.00 |
Garden only
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £8.50 |
| Child | N/A | £4.00 |
| Family | N/A | £21.00 |
| 1 adult and 3 children | N/A | £12.50 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £8.50 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.00 |
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
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
St Michael's Mount
Opening times
Wednesday 22 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Thursday 23 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Friday 24 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Saturday 25 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Sunday 26 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Monday 27 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
Tuesday 28 January
- Castle Closed
- Garden Closed
St Michael's Mount
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01736710507
- stmichaelsmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HS