St Michael's Mount
Attraction
4.7 (8278 reviews)
Harbour View, Marazion TR17 0HS, UK
+44 1736 887822
Did You Know?
Island Access
St Michael's Mount is a tidal island, meaning it can be accessed by a man-made causeway at low tide, but at high tide, it becomes completely surrounded by water, requiring a boat trip to reach it.
French Connection
It is often compared to Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, due to their striking visual similarities and shared tidal island characteristics. Both islands also have a rich monastic history.
Legendary Home
Local folklore tells of a giant named Cormoran who once lived on St Michael's Mount, terrorizing the local villages. He was eventually outsmarted and slain by a brave young man named Jack.
Historic Residence
The island is home to a medieval castle and church, which have been the ancestral home of the St Aubyn family since the mid-17th century, though its history dates back much further.
Highlights from Reviews
• stunning views
The views from the castle and surrounding areas are consistently described as fabulous, breathtaking, and incredible, offering vast vistas of the coastline.
• beautiful gardens
The gardens are frequently highlighted as extraordinary, beautiful, ornate, and unique, even thriving with exotic plants.
• knowledgeable staff
Staff across the site are consistently praised for being lovely, very informative, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the Mount's history.
• historic adventure
The entire experience, from walking the causeway to exploring the castle, is often described as an enjoyable, memorable, and unique historical adventure.
• unique access methods
The ability to cross the causeway at low tide and take a boat when the tide is in adds an exciting and memorable element to the visit.
