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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Russell Haggata (13 months ago)
In the centre of Launceston. Very over priced, £10.50 per adult in 2024 Not much to do, very disappointing No car park
In the centre of Launceston. Very over priced, £10.50 per adult in 2024 Not much to do, very disappointing No car park
Jim O'Toole (13 months ago)
Interesting remains of this once important castle. Used as a county gaol in the past and as the home of the Earl of Cornwall. You can clearly see where the floors and ceilings used to be. It's a steep climb up several sets of stairs to the top of the castle but the view is worth it. The surrounding grounds, which also have remains of the assizes buildings, are used as a park for locals and visitors. There is no cafe or toilets on site but the town centre is a 5 minute walk away. I parked at Westgate St car park.
Interesting remains of this once important castle. Used as a county gaol in the past and as the home of the Earl of Cornwall. You can clearly see where the floors and ceilings used to be. It's a steep climb up several sets of stairs to the top of the castle but the view is worth it. The surrounding grounds, which also have remains of the assizes buildings, are used as a park for locals and visitors. There is no cafe or toilets on site but the town centre is a 5 minute walk away. I parked at Westgate St car park.
Kerenza Jinks (13 months ago)
We enjoyed the walk and the view was absolutely amazing (I couldn't get to the top, but others did, darned vertigo!). We followed the cat around (you'll see when you get there!) and learned a lot. It is ruined, but so would I be if I were made in Norman times! Lol
We enjoyed the walk and the view was absolutely amazing (I couldn't get to the top, but others did, darned vertigo!). We followed the cat around (you'll see when you get there!) and learned a lot. It is ruined, but so would I be if I were made in Norman times! Lol
Mel Allred (14 months ago)
Great views and interesting history lesson. A lovely walk and sightseeing trip for family and friends. Had some 75 steps to the tower and an additional 15 or so to the top of the tower, but not difficult or unsafe. My wife did get a little bit acrophobic at the top. Recommend buying annual family passes to either English Heritage or National Trust as visiting three sites would cost as much as buying the annual pass. A great value and an endless ticket to over 600 sites combined. Unedited photos, you're welcome to edit and use as you wish, if you wish :) Also a few photos of the lovely town of Launceston.
Great views and interesting history lesson. A lovely walk and sightseeing trip for family and friends. Had some 75 steps to the tower and an additional 15 or so to the top of the tower, but not difficult or unsafe. My wife did get a little bit acrophobic at the top. Recommend buying annual family passes to either English Heritage or National Trust as visiting three sites would cost as much as buying the annual pass. A great value and an endless ticket to over 600 sites combined. Unedited photos, you're welcome to edit and use as you wish, if you wish :) Also a few photos of the lovely town of Launceston.
Julia Withers (15 months ago)
A look back into our fabulous rich history. There's no better way to explore these important, historical buildings than with English Heritage.
A look back into our fabulous rich history. There's no better way to explore these important, historical buildings than with English Heritage.
