Location: Launceston
Top Things to do in Launceston
Top 8 Sights & Landmarks 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. Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
2. New Mills Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. Launceston Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 277 reviews
Set on a large natural mound with an unusual keep consisting of a 13th-century round tower inside an earlier shell keep. George Fox, founder of the Quakers, suffered harsh imprisonment here in 1656. Dog friendly and child friendly.
Reviewed By Camper63643653762
I loved Launceston Castle. Visited on a sunny Friday morning and we had the castle to ourselves. The staff were very friendly in the ticket office/shop. The castle itself is very interesting and the views are beautiful from the top. Well worth a visit.
6. 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.
7. St Swithins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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