When is Launceston Castle open?

Launceston Castle is open: Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What hotels are near Launceston Castle?

Hotels near Launceston Castle: (0.07 mi) The Eagle House Hotel (0.06 mi) The White Hart Hotel (0.16 mi) Victorian Police Station, flexible suite, self contained (0.23 mi) Glencoe Villa (0.46 mi) B & B at Rose Cottage View all hotels near Launceston Castle on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Launceston Castle?

Restaurants near Launceston Castle: (0.01 mi) Treguddick Destillery (0.10 mi) Red Chair Cafe (0.06 mi) Liberty Coffee (0.05 mi) The Coffee Pot (0.07 mi) Launceston Fryers View all restaurants near Launceston Castle on Tripadvisor

Launceston Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Acornise

401 contributions

Great castle in a lovely town

Aug 2022

Interesting castle, fun to explore.
Great views from the top.

As usual, staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

If we had to pay we may have felt it was expensive - the prices advertised at the castle seemed steep for what was a fairly quick visit - 1 to 2 hours. Booking on line in advance or being a member is cheaper.

Written August 22, 2022

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ShaunH290

London, UK2,239 contributions

Important Strategic Norman Castle!

Jul 2022

This Grade I listed monument is unusual in having a circular tower within the circular keep at the top of the mound or motte. You can climb up the steps to the top of this tower to see great views across the countryside and appreciate why the Normans saw this as such a strategic site.

Free to English Heritage members - but worth it even if you are not!

Written January 21, 2023

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Katie & Tom

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Lovely piece of local history - highly recommended

Sep 2020

If you're a little scared of falling, or if you suffer a bit from vertigo, this could well be a challenge. But take nothing away from the views and magnificence of this piece of history. The castle itself is rather small, so you're unlikely to spend more than 2 hours here, but the entry fee is well worth it to gauge the awesomeness of the local landscape. Plenty of history here too, clear and concise boards with lots of information about the castle. Special shoutout to the lady in the gift shop... friendly, funny and a great smile. The fudge by the way, was a top buy.

Written October 25, 2020

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annie20061

Tidworth, UK1,018 contributions

Great views

Aug 2021 • Couples

We are English Heritage members so booked to go here on our holiday to Cornwall. Lovely ruins of a castle with lovely views over Launceston, not much here there is a little shop. I would recommend taking a picnic and then you could spend a couple of hours here. A bit pricey if you were paying to enter though, worth a visit though. No parking, although there is a multi storey opposite so really easy to get too.

Written August 30, 2021

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Bandit-One

Lucerne, Switzerland7,730 contributions

Smaller - but still great

Jul 2022

Came here in the late afternoon for a quick visit. Since we're members entrance was free. Our English Bulldog was welcome on the site as well.

The site is very nice and green. Very quiet when we've visited with only a handful of visitors. Surprising. Because even though not the biggest, it is a very interesting and beautiful castle.

The big 13th-century round tower was built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. You can climb up to the top to enjoy the views of the beautiful valley.
The castle also served as prison and was also used as the base for the Cornish Royalist defence of the county.

A very pleasant visit. Nice history, great surroundings. A small souvenir shop at the entrance as well. We enjoyed it.

We parked our car at the nearby Westgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park and Coach Park. Only a few steps away.

Written November 5, 2022

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Ladykane1982

Chingford, UK468 contributions

Lovely little place

May 2023 • Family

This was our second visit, our first was in 2017. The castle and surrounding grass areas are beautiful, the stairs to the castle entrance can be quiet exhausting but it is worth it. The little shop is lovely, the gentleman who served us was very friendly, very welcoming. We booked our tickets online so all very quick and easy. Nice little place to revisit, the views are beautiful, especially when sunny.

Written May 27, 2023

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Tracy G

Andover, UK282 contributions

Great views

Jun 2021

This castle is not large and will not take long to look round the remains but worth a visit, particularly if you are an English Heritage member. Good information boards giving the history of the place and excellent views over the town and countryside. The steps up the tower would benefit from having a light fitted, as on overcast days (as it was when we visited) it was very dark and the steps, being old, were very uneven. There are no on site facilities but there is a public toilet in the multi-story car park opposite.

Written July 7, 2021

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Leah AW

United Kingdom5 contributions

alright for time filler

May 2022 • Family

it's a 30 minute explore, up lots of steep stairs and across a bridge. not suitable for prams or wheelchair users. £12 for one adult and 3 mid range age kids. expensive drinks in shop. but staff were very friendly.
saw a wedding party having pics in the castle grounds was perfect setting for that.

Written June 7, 2022

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cuddlymom

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Great to see

Jan 2023

Sadly the site was closed when we visited as it was winter. However, it didn't spoil our visit as the castle is a ruin after all! It was interesting to see the ruins, and the location of the castle on top of the hill. Launceston is a lovely village with plenty of cafes and places to eat so it was a good trip. Parking in January was so easy!

Written January 24, 2023

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j0nd0e297

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Another great English Heritage site. Small but fun for history buffs

Sep 2022 • Couples

Small English Heritage site which is free if you’re a member. First impressions is the site is small so you’ll get around it quite quickly but another well maintained site with lots of interesting facts dotted about. I love these sites as they transport you back in time.

The staff were very friendly and lots of great items in the gift shop.

Highly recommended if you’re a history buff and like old castles.

Written September 14, 2022

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