Dust off your cutlass and join Pendennis Castle for fearsome tales of dastardly deeds and follow the clues to where X marks the spot on the treasure trail.

You’d better be good or you might end up walking the plank.

The Smugglers and Pirates Academy at Pendennis take place from Monday, April 7 to 11 from 11am to 5pm. Parrots are optional!

An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non-member to help fund this activity.

For more details and admission prices see www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis