Launceston Castle - Launceston

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Address: Castle Dyke, Launceston PL15 7DR, United Kingdom.
Phone: 3703331181.
Website: english-heritage.org.uk
Specialties: Castle, Heritage building, Historical landmark, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: On-site services, Good for kids.
Opinions: This company has 995 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.4/5.

📌 Location of Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle Castle Dyke, Launceston PL15 7DR, United Kingdom

☎️3703331181

⏰ Open Hours of Launceston Castle

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10 am–5 pm
Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Friday: 10 am–5 pm
Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
Sunday: 10 am–5 pm

Launceston Castle

Address: Castle Dyke, Launceston PL15 7DR, United Kingdom.

Phone: 3703331181.

Website: english-heritage.org.uk.

Specialties: Castle, Heritage building, Historical landmark, Tourist attraction.

Other points of interest: On-site services, Good for kids.

This historic castle has been a popular tourist destination for centuries, attracting visitors from all over the world. Its stunning architecture and beautiful surroundings make it a must-see attraction in the UK.

Located in the heart of Launceston, this castle has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Its strategic position has made it an important stronghold for various dynasties and armies throughout the years.

Characteristics:

Castle Dyke: A scenic drive and walkway surrounding the castle offering stunning views of the castle and its surroundings.

Castle Gardens: Beautiful gardens and grounds where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery.

Castle Gift Shop: A shop selling souvenirs, gifts and local crafts.

On-site services: Cafes, restaurants and toilets are available on site.

Location:

Located in Launceston, Cornwall, England.

Accessible by car, bus or train.

Easy parking available on site.

Information:

Opening hours: Vary depending on the season, please check the website for more information.

Admission: Adults from £7.50, Concessions from £5.50, Children from £4.50.

Family ticket: £18.50.

Guided tours: Available at an additional cost.

Accessibility: The castle is partially accessible for visitors with disabilities.

Reviews:

This company has 995 reviews on Google My Business.

The average opinion is 4.4/5, indicating a very high level of satisfaction among visitors.

Reviewers praise the castle's stunning architecture, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff.

Some reviewers mention that the castle is not as big as they expected, but overall, the experience is well worth the visit.

👍 Reviews of Launceston Castle

Mark V.

4/5

Plenty of pay and display parking nice views of the castle lots of nice small places to eat and a great castle to see.

Katrina D.

5/5

Stopped off here on the way to Tintagel. Lovely staff and pretty castle- lovely views fairly steep climb - gets the blood pumping!!

Dominoes T.

4/5

Not much remain. Worth a look and stroll. Walk to the very top to get some very good panoramic scenic photos.
Small town to go around too.
October 2024

Mark C.

3/5

One of the only redeeming features for visiting Launceston in the first place. The main tower/keep remains with beautiful views from the top across the surrounding countryside, the remainder of the castle pretty much in ruins. But worth a look.

Sunitha R.

4/5

Great castle! Lots of history and a great view from up there. Lots of stairs to navigate but worth it. Doesn’t take more than 30mins.

Ian F.

5/5

Great little castle with a surprisingly good view from the top. It is higher than you think. Not the largest of sites but still enjoyed my visit here. It is part of English Heritage. Note that there are no toilets or cafe on site.

The staff member at the front/shop was really friendly and welcoming.

Mark

3/5

Small castle in the middle of Launceston, not a huge amount to explore here and quite expensive for what you do get. Lots of steps up to get some nice views from the top but it's a very limited space as you'd expect.

Disappointed not to see the Cornish flag flying, it's an historic building afterall, not a platform for anyone's views.

Grounds are well maintained and the staff were very friendly but there aren't any facilities as such and it's not a castle I'd go back to again.

Mike W.

2/5

The EH website informed the castle was open on Easter Bank holiday Monday but it was closed. Very frustrating as we had travelled a fair distance.