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Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle. Launceston was a former capital of Cornwall and the castle, commanding the surrounding countryside, controlled the main entry route into the country.
The castle has a rich and interesting, 1000 year history which charts its passage from one of the great strongholds of the Earls of Cornwall to town goal to Second World War hospital.
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Pay and display parking nearby Picnics welcome Gift shop
The castle has a rich and interesting, 1000 year history which charts its passage from one of the great strongholds of the Earls of Cornwall to town goal to Second World War hospital.
General Information:
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In Launceston Town Centre.
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Launceston Castle Postcode for SatNav: PL15 7DR
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Days Out near Launceston Castle
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Launceston Steam Railway (1 Mile)*
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Cotehele House (11 Miles)*
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Lydford Gorge (11 Miles)*
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Buckland Abbey (14 Miles)*
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Tintagel Castle (16 Miles)*
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Old Mill Herbary (16 Miles)*
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Tintagel Toy Museum (16 Miles)*
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Antony (17 Miles)*
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Lanhydrock House (19 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Launceston Castle
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Stowford (7 Miles)*
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Callington (9 Miles)*
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Bere Alston (12 Miles)*
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Liskeard (12 Miles)*
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Cookbury (13 Miles)*
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Boscastle (14 Miles)*
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Black Torrington (15 Miles)*
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Bude (15 Miles)*
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Tintagel (16 Miles)*
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Duloe (17 Miles)*
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