PENDENNIS CASTLE in Falmouth has everything parents need to keep the kids entertained this half-term. English Heritage will be opening the castle from the evening of Friday, February 10 and then daily until Sunday, February 19 with an array of family-friendly activities, including the launch of its first sleepover for families.

On February 10 guests can enjoy a special family ghost tour at night, led by some of the Keep's resident historical characters.

Explore every part of this atmospheric site, including the Half-Moon Battery, underground magazine and spooky Tudor Kitchen.

A cup of hot soup rounds off the night.

Then, from February 11 to 19 English Heritage is calling on young investigators to help crack the clues and earn their special prize in a mystery trail around the castle.

Highlight of the week comes on Wednesday, February 15 when, for the first time, Pendennis Castle hosts an exclusive sleepover for families who can enjoy a fun-filled overnight stay in the Keep, complete with twilight tour, ghost stories round the fire and supper and breakfast the following morning.

Charlie Fear, English Heritage events manager for the West, said: "Our season usually kicks off around Easter, so it's great to be able to offer even more activities for families this year.

"We're sure children will be excited about the prospect of exploring the castle by night, not to mention the chance to spend the entire night in our sleepover event. Meanwhile, the Half-Term Trail offers the perfect daytime activity for children to burn off energy while learning about some of the most important times in England's history."

Visitor numbers are limited for the Ghost Tours and Castle Sleepovers, restricted to a minimum age of 8 for children. Advanced booking is essential, call 0870 3331183 to reserve a place. No booking required for the Half-Term Trail.

FAMILY GHOST TOURS – Friday, February 10 tours at 6pm and 8.30pm. Adults £15; children £10.50. English Heritage members: adults £12, children £8.40. Minimum age 8. Booking essential: 0870 3331183.

HALF-TERM TRAIL – Saturday, February 11 to Sunday, February 19, 10am to 4pm. Normal admission: adults £6.30; concessions £5.70; children £3.80; family £16.40. English Heritage members free.

FAMILY CASTLE SLEEPOVERS – Wednesday, February 15, 8pm to 10am. Adults £65; children £50; family £195. English Heritage members: adults £55; children £45; family £170. Minimum age 8. Booking essential: 0870 3331183.

Ghost tours, half-term trails and sleepovers.