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Tel code: 01566 | code search
Postcode: PL15 | code search
Population: 8000
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Launceston History
Birthplace of:
Charles Causley
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Folk Customs:
Cornish Midsummer Bonfires
Helston Floral Day Furry Dance
Padstow 'Obby 'Oss
Quinquennial Knill Dance,
St Columb Hurling
Tom Bawcock's Eve

Launceston Events

August
Dragon Boat Race

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Launceston is the Gateway to Cornwall with its Georgian houses, intricately carved church, narrow streets and market square it is a delightful rural town offering a range of shops and services. The Lawrence House Museum showcases the town's history, from the Bronze Age to World War II and standing proud over the town is the Norman Castle. The castle at Launceston dominates the surrounding landscape - perched on top of a large, natural mound this was the ultimate status symbol of Middle Age wealth and power.
Originally known as Dunheved the Castle was an impressive and strategically important building that controlled the river crossing in and out of Cornwall. Launceston is the chief town of a wide area lying between Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.
In Saxon times it was the site of a Royal Mint. By the 12th century the town itself had become walled (the only walled town in Cornwall) and for centuries the Assizes were housed here, in the castle itself and Guildhall in the town. The Prince of Wales comes to Launceston once in his lifetime as Duke of Cornwall to receive the feudal dues which are his right within the Duch of Cornwall.
Launceston has been and still is an important market centre; the rights to hold such markets were among the privileges granted by Royal Charter. All around Launceston the area oozes history and is dotted with villages and hamlets set amid open fields - it is quite literally a delight for the visitor and walker.

Attraction

Jamaica Inn & Museums
Launceston Castle
Launceston Steam Railway
Lawrence House Museum
Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre
Trecarrell Manor Chapel and Hall
Trethorne Leisure Park
Wesley Cottage

Camping

Roadford Lake

Care Home

Kernow House

Church

St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Church
St Mary Magdalene
St Stephen
St Thomas the Apostle

Classes

Yoga - Elmsgrove Yoga & Holistic Therapy

Club

Oasis Night Club

Cottage

Bamham Farm Cottages
Captains Ground
Kingfisher
Lower Trethinna Cottage

Rivendell Cottage
Woodpecker

Dentist

Castle Rise Dental Practice
Dental Dimensions

Doctor

Dr Deglanville & Partners
Launceston Medical Centre

Estate Agent

Berrys
Kittows
Miller & Son
Stags
Webbers Property Services

Farmers Market

Coads Green Farmers Market

Golf Club

Launceston
Trethorne
Trethorne Golf Club

Health and Fitness Club

Curves Fitness for Women

Holiday Park

Avallon Lodges
Ta Mill

Inn

Countryman Inn
Kings Head Hotel

Market

Launceston Market in the Square

Pub and Bar

Bakers Arms
Bell Inn
Newmarket Inn
Northgate Inn
Railway Inn
Rising Sun
Westgate Inn
White Hart Hotel

Restaurant

Bristow & Reeve
Cafe De L'arche
Dezigns Restaurant
Harlequin Restaurant
Harveys
Roberto’s
Sagor Tandoori Restaurant
Spice Room
Sun Wah
White Hart Hotel

School

Coombe Valley Nursery

Launceston Horwell Grammar School
Launceston Primary School
South Petherwin Primary School
St Catherine’s School
St Joseph’s School
St Stephen’s Primary School
Tregadillett Primary School
Werrington Primary School

Self-Catering

Avallon Lodges
Riverside Apartment
Roadford Lake
Trevallen

Solicitor

John Whiting & Co
Nicholas Hewlitt
Parnalls Solicitors

Taxi

AB Taxis
Jims
Launceston
White Horse Taxis

Vet

Castle Veterinary Group

Sports Clubs

Launceston Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Launceston Rugby Union Football Club (Rugby Union)
Werrington CC (Cricket)

Shops

The Book Shop
Tower Books
Cullacott Flowers
Boots
Homeleigh Garden Centre Ltd
Castle Pet Supplies
Pets On Parade
Chelsfield Lasersports
G C Bateman
RF Davies
David Parish Menswear Ltd
East Penrest Farm
Wetherden Ben & Cathy
Deli Paradiso
Bray Farm Shop
Tremollett Meat
Parkers Bakery

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Cornish Patisserie
Windmill Coffee Shop & Tea Garden
Fontanella Cafe
Coffee Pot
Launceston Fryers
Shaws Chocolate House
Just Off The Square Gifts
David Viggers Ltd
Country Chic
Petes Greengrocers
Specsavers
The Cornwall Yarn Shop
ZOO

Antiques

Chairs
Todds

Activities

Chelsfield Lasersports(Adventure)
Aerosauras Balloons(Airsports)
Trethorne Leisure Park(Bowling)

Places to Stay near Launceston

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Riverside Apartment (0.40 miles)

Riverside Apartment
The Riverside Apartment is a modern two bedroom ground floor apartment on a new development situated within a rural corner of the Kensey Valley, bordered by river and fields, on the edge of Launceston. This ... More | visit website
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Rose Cottage (0.43 miles)

Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is an AA 3 star guest house and has recently gained the AA Highly Commended Award.Rose Cottage has a widespread reputation for hospitality; high quality B & B guest accommodation and service. Rose ... More | visit website
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St. Leonards House B&B (1.15 miles)

St. Leonards House B&B

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St Leonards House is the comfortable, relaxing home of John and Jane Marshall set in the country just one mile from the historic town of Launceston, the ancient capital of ... More

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Trethorne Golf Club (2.92 miles)

Trethorne Golf Club

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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 ... More

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Oakside (3.04 miles)

Oakside

En-suite rooms, hearty breakfasts and a warm welcome await you at Oakside farm bed and breakfast, near the A30 and historic Launceston - your ideal stopover or base for exploring the magic of Cornwall.

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Arundell Arms Hotel (3.40 miles)

Arundell Arms Hotel

The Arundell Arms is a delightful former 18th century coaching inn on a site which dates back to Saxon times, in a valley of five rivers on the Devon/Cornwall border offering log fire comfort, caring ... More

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Lifton Hall Hotel (3.45 miles)

Lifton Hall Hotel

Lifton Hall is a family run, 10 bedroom hotel just off A30 and only 40 minutes from Exeter and the M5. We are ideally situated for touring west Devon and Cornwall, with many attractions, such ... More | visit website

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Trevallen (3.49 miles)

Trevallen

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 ... More | visit website

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Countryman Inn (3.75 miles)

Countryman Inn

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Beautiful thatched country pub on the B3254 between Launceston and Bude.

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Tinhay Mill Guest House (3.83 miles)

Tinhay Mill Guest House
Tinhay Mill is situated in the quiet village of Tinay near Lifton, 2 miles from the Cornwall border, 10 miles from Dartmoor and close enough to the A30 for convenient access to the rest of ... More | visit website

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