Pendennis Castle is celebrating the 370th anniversary of the siege of Pendennis with reenactments of the historic event.

The anniversary celebrations began yesterday and will be running until Thursday to commemorate one of the most dramatic periods of the castle's history, which happened in 1646.

Visitors of all ages will be transported back in time to the 17th century to experience life in a castle under siege as key scenes are recreated in the live-action three day event, with attacking troops, the roar of canons, the beat of drums and the clash of swords as the action gets underway.

Budding young besiegers can join the cause as they train in the 'siege maze', try their hand at 17th century games and take part in pike drills throughout the day.

At the time of the siege of 1646, Falmouth was an important port for King Charles First’s army and Pendennis was one of the last royalist garrisons to hold out against the parliamentary army. Approximately 1,000 men endured a three-month siege of the castle, finally agreeing an honourable surrender in August when food supplies ran out.

The anniversary celebrations started on Tuesday, July 26, and will be running until Thursday, July 28 from 11am to 5pm at Pendennis Castle.

Tickets cost £10.50 for adults, £6.30 for children and £9.30 for concessions. Entry fees are reduced for English Heritage members.