What's on inLaunceston


Welcome to Launceston

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Launceston - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Launceston to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Attractions


Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle is set on the high motte of a stronghold built soon after the Norman Conquest. It was famously used as a jail for George Fox during the reign of Charles II. As the venue for the county assizes and jail, the castle witnessed the…

Dingles Steam Village

The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor…

Tamar Otter Sanctuary

The Otter Trust is the world's leading Otter conservation organisation, the only place in the West Country breeding the British Otter regularly and reintroducing young otters into the wild to save the otter from extinction. Orphaned otter cubs rehabilitation centreDormouse conservation project to help conserve this attractive…

Launceston Steam Railway

The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic Cornish town of Launceston with the hamlet of Newmills. Trains are hauled by steam locomotives built to a famous design by the Hunslet Engineering Company in the late 1800's. Tickets are valid all day, so you can have as…

Oasis

Oasis Nightclub in Launceston, Cornwall. Contact venue on telephone number 01566 776527 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Trethorne

Trethorne ‐ golf course in Launceston, Cornwall. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01566 86324 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Trethorne golf courseclub.…

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