Launceston, an old town with a compact shopping centre, sited at a major road junction, which was once the county capital.
Ideal if you like churches, try St Mary Magdalene for it's 16th century granite carving, St Thomas's for the largest font in Cornwall, and St Stephen-by-Launceston, 1.5 miles north by the Golf Club, as this church was the mother church of the town.
Trethorne Leisure Farm Kennards House, Launceston PL15 8QE
Fun time for children. Trethorne Leisure Farm information
Launceston Castle, Launceston PL15 7DR
Ruined Norman keep and gateway, with gardens. Launceston Castle information
Lawrence House Museum 9 Castle Street, Launceston PL15 8BA
The museum is in a Georgian house. Lawrence House Museum information
Launceston Steam Railway, Launceston PL15 8DA
Take a trip on this narrow-gauge railway. Launceston Steam Railway information
Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre North Petherwin, Launceston PL15 8GW
See the otters ! Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre information
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Bolventor Launceston PL15 7TS MAP On the A30 between Launceston and Bodmin, The Jamaica Inn offers en suite rooms and 2 cosy bars. Full of character, the Inn features beamed ceilings, open fires and real ales. Some of the traditional rooms are in the original inn and some are in the mode... More Information and Book ... |
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Kennards House near Launceston PL15 8QE MAP Accommodation at Trethorne comprises 7 Clubhouse Rooms, 4 Lodges and 2 detached Cottages. All rooms are of a good size with green field views and en-suite facilities.Trethorne is situated on the Devon/Cornwall border, minutes from the main A30.... More Information and Book ... |
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Strylands Farm Altarnun near Launceston PL15 7RR Ideally located for exploring the myriad delights of Cornwall and Devon this cosy and comfortable barn conversion sits just 6 miles from the charming market town of Launceston and its steam railway. Adjoining another barn on the owners' working farm c Sleeps 2... More Information and Book ... |
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Lezant near Launceston PL15 9PP In the lovely peaceful hamlet of Lezant and just over 3 miles from the market town of Launceston with its castle and steam railway this comfortable family home enjoys views over the surrounding countryside. Offering an ideal base for exploring both Cornwa Sleeps 5... More Information and Book ... |
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Adamsfield Tremaine near Launceston PL15 8UD Within a short drive of fine surfing beaches on the north Cornwall coast (Crackington Haven and Widemouth are both about 10 miles) these two cosy and comfortable pine lodges enjoy a peaceful setting in 14 acres of shared grounds with three fishing lakes. Sleeps 4... More Information and Book ... |
Travel across the remote Bodmin Moor and stop at Bolventor.
Towns Near Launceston To Visit - straight line distance:
Bratton Clovelly Tourist Information (9.32 miles) Callington Tourist Information (9.50 miles) Bolventor Tourist Information (10.37 miles) Lydford Tourist Information (11.07 miles)