Launceston Castle Opening Times
Set within what is now the town of launceston the castle grounds are ideal for relaxing and picnicking while you enjoy the great views of the surrounding valley.
Launceston castle opening times. This historic castle surrounded by beautiful landscape is brilliant day out for the family. Tel 015666 772321 set on a large natural mound launceston castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the norman conquest its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th century round tower built by richard earl of cornwall inside an earlier circular shell keep. See below the opening times for the castle grounds which are free to enter.
1 30 sep 10am 5pm daily 1oct 1 nov 10am 4pm daily closed 2 nov 31 mar. One of the first places at the top of the county launceston is a village with a castle celebrating an over 1000 year history. Prices and opening times more pages. Things to see and do.
Castle lodge launceston cornwall pl15 7dr telephone. Begun soon after the norman conquest its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th century round tower built by richard earl of cornwall inside an earlier circular shell keep. Opening times set on a large natural mound launceston castle dominates the surrounding landscape. The castle long remained a prison and george fox founder of the.
Please note the castle is only open for guided tours at the stated times. The tower top is now reached via a dark internal staircase. Prices and opening times. The exhibition tracing 1 000 years of history.
We therefore recommend you to always check the opening hours on the launceston castle website before your visit. Notes 1 30 sep 10am 5pm daily 1oct 1 nov 10am 4pm daily closed 2 nov 31 mar. It has a unique construction and it s built on a natural mount overlooking and kind of dominating the area. In line with government guidelines our staffed sites remain closed in the interests of public health.
You ll learn about 1000 years of history with the fantastic exhibitions and you can even climb to the battlements for some impressive views. You can explore the long history of the castle in a display which traces 1 000 years with finds from site excavations. The ticket costs 5 for adults 2019 and you can find opening times and other. Begun soon after the norman conquest its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th century round tower built by richard.
Set on a large natural mound launceston castle dominates the surrounding landscape.