Visitor attractions and information - Launceston
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 Launceston Steam Railway, St Thomas Road,
Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8DA. Tel: 01566 775665. The Launceston
Steam Railway links the historic town of Launceston with the
hamlet of Newmills, through the glorious Kensey Valley. At Launceston
Station there is a Museum, Café, and well stocked shop
and bookshop. www.launcestonsr.co.uk. Location: Station in the centre of Launceston. |
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Launceston
Castle, Cornwall, PL15 7DR. Tel: 01566 772365. Launceston Castle
is a Norman Motte and Bailey castle. As the venue for the county
assizes and gaol, the castle witnessed the trials and hangings
of numerous criminals. The last execution was in 1821. English
Heritage. Charges apply. www.english-heritage.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Launceston. |
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Hidden Valley, Tredidon, St Thomas, Launceston,
Cornwall, PL15 8SJ. Tel: 01566 86463. A secluded country park
containing miniature railways, woodland walks, fishing, tea room,
childrens play area and a wonderful happy atmosphere. www.hidden-valley.co.uk.
About 4 miles west of
Launceston. |
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Lawrence
House, 9 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8BA. Tel: 01566
773277. Beautiful Georgian town house. Leased to Launceston Town
Council. Used as a local museum and civic centre. National Trust.
(Photo copyright ©National Trust). nationaltrust.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Launceston. |
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Airtopia Ballooning, Langford Barton, Ugborough,
Devon, PL21 0PG. Tel: 01364 73969. Email: info@airtopia.co.uk.
www.balloon-flights-over-devon-cornwall.co.uk. Hot air balloon
flights over Devon and Cornwall. Hot air ballooning is a truly
unforgettable, thrilling and romantic experience ! The launch
site for your flight will be chosen to give you the best possible
view of the countryside according to weather that day. Airtopia
Ballooning uses a number of launch sites throughout Devon and
Cornwall. Locations include Liskeard, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge,
Jamaica Inn, Dartmouth, Launceston, Totnes, River Dart Country
Park, Exeter, Tiverton. Flights
from a Location around Launceston. |
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From Launceston you can explore both the north and
south coasts of Cornwall in this narrow neck of land stretching
down to Land's End. Cornwall is warmed by the Gulf Stream and
the coastline is battered by the Atlantic ocean. Fishing ports,
little harbours, seaside resorts at Newquay, Falmouth and St
Ives and the craggy coastline give Cornwall a character of its
own, while inland the countryside is dotted with remnants of
its past mining industries.
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