Attractions in Launceston

  • Launceston Castle

    Castle set on the high motte (mound) of a stronghold built soon after the Norman Conquest

  • Lawrence House

    Fine example of a Georgian town house. Owned by the National Trust, now used by Launceston Town Council as a museum and civic centre

  • Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre

    Delightful attraction for all the family and the only place in the West Country where British otters are bred on a regular basis

  • Trethorne Leisure Park

    The largest undercover attraction in North Cornwall, combining various activities for the whole family and meetings with lots of cuddly animals

  • Launceston Steam Railway

    The Launceston Steam Railway links the town of Launceston with the hamlet of Newmills. Trains are hauled by steam locomotives built at the end of the 19th century.