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The Castle (Norman, with one of the finest circular towers in England), the South Gate (Cornwall's only surviving medieval town gate), the Lawrence House Museum, and the ancient capital of Cornwall
A little history
Launceston was Cornwall's county town until the 19th century. The Norman castle, with its extraordinary shell keep, was the administrative centre of Cornwall for centuries. George Fox, founder of the Quakers, was imprisoned in Launceston jail in 1656.
The castle keep views are magnificent — one of Cornwall's finest views. The South Gate is free and extraordinary. The town has excellent independent shops. The steam railway to Bodmin.
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The town centre has good independent cafes and restaurants. Local Cornish produce is excellent. The weekly market for Cornish food.
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The Castle (Norman, with one of the finest circular towers in England), the South Gate (Cornwall's only surviving medieval town gate), the Lawrence House Museum, and the ancient capital of Cornwall Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Launceston worth exploring.
The town centre has good independent cafes and restaurants. Local Cornish produce is excellent. The weekly market for Cornish food. Download Roam free to discover Launceston's independent food scene.
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Launceston serves a large east Cornwall catchment. The castle and heritage attractions bring visitors. List your Launceston business on Roam to reach local customers in Cornwall.
Roam covers all of Launceston including St Stephen, Newport, Pennygillam, Tresmeer, Egloskerry. The castle keep views are magnificent — one of Cornwall's finest views. The South Gate is free and extraordinary. The town has excellent independent shops. The steam railway to Bodmin.
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