A free guided tour of the castle, focusing on the lives of those who served at the lavish feasts hosted across the centuries.

As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, come along for a fascinating tour of Launceston Castle, focusing on the lives of those who served at the lavish feasts hosted across the centuries. You will receive free entry to the castle afterwards. The tours will take place on 13 September at 11:00am and 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. Please meet at the entrance to the castle. Booking is essential.

Towering over the town, Launceston Castle once controlled the main route into Cornwall. In the 13th century, Richard Earl of Cornwall created the unique multi-tiered stone keep. Later Launceston Castle became a notorious prison, nicknamed ‘Castle Terrible’. Today the prison’s long gone, and the castle grounds are an ideal spot for picnics.

To find out more about the site, directions and parking please got to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/launceston-castle

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