Location: Launceston
Top Things to do in Launceston
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Launceston, England
Launceston west of the middle stage of the River Tamar, which constitutes almost the entire border between Cornwall and Devon. The landscape of the town is generally steep particularly at a sharp south-western knoll topped by Launceston Castle.
Restaurants in Launceston
1. Charlie Bears
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 126 reviews
***Please note that The Bearhouse Gallery is currently closed due to Covid-19. However, our shop is open with a maximum of 4 people in the shop at one time*** This is your pawfect chance you visit The Bearhouse and immerse yourself in the imagination and whimsy of our creator Charlotte Morris! This is a wonderfully unique experience which allows you to see a variety of bears from the first 14 years of Charlie Bears and you can also adopt a bear cub to take home too! This is a day out which is suitable for all ages and it is sure to make everyone smile!
Reviewed By 219AngelaB - Launceston, United Kingdom
Visited today with my 2year old granddaughters. Held their interest for well over an hour, much helped by the wonderful young lady in the shop/entrance. No sales pressure whatsoever but she directed their attention to countless displays and interacted brilliantly. Visited last year with my elder granddaughter for a bear hunt and that was also excellent and entertaining for any age. Once again the lady we saw was excellent. A wonderful place to visit anytime.
2. Wesley Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Historic 18th Century Cottage where John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, rested. The Cottage contains the smallest Methodist preaching place in the world. Peaceful Garden. Complimentary light refreshments normally available. Open 1st May to 31st October. Winter opening by prior arrangement.
3. Lawrence House Museum
4. Launceston Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Tourist/Visitor Centre
5. The Bell Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By J6100IMpaulh - Launceston, United Kingdom
This is an excellent pub where you can get some peace and quiet. No jukebox or tv. 6 Landlord, Ivor keeps 6 real ales flowing and 3 Ciders. His wife Linda is really nice too. Good luck to them, Darren.
6. St Mary Magdalen Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By jollyrobert - Bridgend, United Kingdom
We were visiting this attractive town, once the capital of Cornwall, on a very wet, Saturday afternoon in early November, for no other reason than we had never done so, preferring to rush past on the dualled A30 on our way to Penzance. The town was offering an early Christmas market, but visitors were clearly put off by the damp and chill conditions. It was during this dispiriting weather that we noticed this church, unusually dedicated to Mary Magdalene, by the extraordinary exterior granite walls that had carvings of biblical themes as well as heraldic designs. Inside the church, a living community worshipped as evidenced from its warm and welcoming feel, with areas of activity throughout, not just religious. One standard stood out, "Royale et Loyale" proclaiming loyalty to the Crown during the Civil War. There are so many other features, too numerous to mention, save to say that this church, this town and its people deserve better than being by-passed. One note of discord, having found our way into town, and found parking on the pannier market, we took an inordinately long time to work out the one-way system to escape. Not well-marked or sign-posted Launceston!
7. Cowslip Workshops
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By suewilson193 - Exeter, United Kingdom
I am still bowled over by the Cowslip experience! It’s a crafters paradise with a beautiful and bountiful selection of fabrics, helpful, knowledgeable staff, mouthwatering Home cooked food and a great selection of courses and projects to do. The staff are often very busy so may seem preoccupied and patience is sometimes required, then you will get as much help as you need. Cowslip is a wonderful place to visit Thank you to Jo and your team.
8. Jo Downs Handmade Glass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Jo Downs is one of the world's most respected fused glass designers. Working from her Cornwall studio, Jo's work draws inspiration from the beautiful coastal landscape while her advanced fusion techniques allow for the creation of abstract designs of great individuality and depth.
Reviewed By suewilson193 - Exeter, United Kingdom
My adult daughter and I did a fruit glass workshop last weekend. We were really pleased to receive the fired baubles we made. They looked fabulous and have given us a taste to do more with glass. The staff were friendly, helpful and encouraging. The atmosphere was festive and old and young makers seemed to enjoy the workshop as much as we did. Thank you
9. Trethorne Leisure Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 405 reviews
Trethorne Leisure Park is an all weather family fun day out with large indoor and outdoor play areas and animals. Separately there is also ten pin bowling, dodgems, games arcade restaurant & bar. Indoor Play: Soft play area, tots tractors, assault course, bungee run, pillow bash, disco dome, drop slide, astra slide, multi level ball blasting arena, sand pit, ball pools and trampolines. Outdoor Play: Paddle boats, traverse climbing wall, jumping pillow, crazy golf, zorb football, aerial glide, adventure climbing frame and much more! Animals: Hand milk the cow and hold the guinea pigs and rabbits in our 'In touch with animals' session. Separately we also have: 8 lanes of Ten Pin Bowling, Dodgems, Games Arcade, Restaurant & Bar. Evenings: The ten pin bowling, dodgems, games arcade and restaurant are also open evenings (close 6pm on Sundays. Conferences: We have three conference rooms available to hire. There is a large free car park on site and free WiFi.
Reviewed By michaelabberley - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
This place is always on our 'must do' list when we visit Cornwall - if you have young children, they will be busy all day long; either outside on the various swings, slides and trampolines; in the barn petting the very friendly goats or inside for the dodgems, ten pin bowling and endless amusement arcade machines. The people are always friendly - especially the lady who leads the ponies around for the children in the courtyard. Excellent value and great fun come rain or shine.
10. Westgate Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Traditional pub with a great selection of real ales, beers, wines and spirits and great home cooked food
Reviewed By stephenoasisg3 - Launceston, United Kingdom
Had another great meal lunch time well done to Jo and her staff in these difficult times , good selection of food and specials, well kept ales
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