Launceston
Things to do in Launceston, Cornwall
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Launceston sits at the centre of North Cornwall and functions as a working base rather than a destination in its own right. The town has a cluster of hotels and guest houses, most rating well: Jamaica Inn, with nearly 10,000 reviews, sits at 4.2, while Poole Farm and Chynoweth Trelash both reach 4.9. The Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club and The Eagle House Hotel both score 4.4. There is also one campsite, Chelsfield Farm, rated 4.8. This accommodation spread suggests Launceston absorbs plenty of passing visitors.
The three attractions here span different interests. Hidden Valley Discovery Park and its associated restaurant both rate exceptionally highly at 4.8, the restaurant pulling nearly 2,000 reviews. Trethorne Leisure Park scores 4.4 from over 1,700 reviews, while Daphne du Maurier's Smugglers Museum, also very heavily reviewed at nearly 10,000, rates 4.2. These are substantial venues that draw significant footfall.
Where to stay in Launceston(11)
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Bradridge Farm
Boyton, Launceston
Chynoweth Trelash B&B
Trelash, Launceston
Copper Meadow
Copper Meadow, Trevadlock, Launceston Cornwalll, Launceston
Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Launceston
Poole Farm
Druxton St Giles on the Heath, Launceston
Sycamore Farm
Sycamore Farm, Launceston
The Eagle House Hotel
3 Castle Street, Launceston
Travellers Rest
Nathania Altarnun, Launceston
Things to Do in Launceston(3)
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Where to Eat in Launceston(7)
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For eating, the town offers variety beyond chain outlets. Hidden Valley and Mrs J Colwill Food @ Cowslip both hit 4.8, as does Coombeshead Farm Hotel Limited. Roc Hub reaches 5.0 from a smaller set of reviews. Greggs and the garden centre restaurant round out the options. Visitors will find enough to eat without searching far, though the standout names suggest quality rather than quantity drives the food scene here.
Attractions Near Launceston
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7 mi
The Barn Indoor Climbing Wall
Tavistock · ⭐ 4.9
9 mi
Siblyback Lake
Liskeard · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Roadford Lake
Lifton · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Monster Slip And Slide - Cornwall
Bude · ⭐ 4.9
Crackington Haven Beach
Crackington Haven · ⭐ 4.7
12 mi
Trigon Farm
Holsworthy Beacon · ⭐ 5.0
12 mi
Hallagenna Farm park and horse riding
Bodmin · ⭐ 4.5
12 mi
Tree Surfers
Tavistock · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Launceston(1)
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Western Meadows Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £244/night
Lower Dutson Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 0.0 · from £22/night
The Rising Sun
⭐ 4.7 · from £15/night
Traveller's Rest Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Poole Farm CL
⭐ 4.9
Ekopod
⭐ 4.9 · from £140/night
Pattacott Farm
⭐ 3.9 · from £20/night
Tregonger Dawn
⭐ 5.0 · from £15/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Launceston
All cottages in Launceston →The Granary
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £327
The Old Mill
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £942
The Thatch Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £597
Lower Trethinna Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £247
Trethinna Court - Stable End
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £387
The Nook
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £409
The Croft House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £601
The Barton
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £831
Common questions about Launceston
How many campsites are there in Launceston?
We list 1 campsites in and around Launceston, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Launceston have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Launceston offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Launceston?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Launceston.
What is there to do in Launceston?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Launceston.
Where can I eat in Launceston?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Launceston.
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