Skip to content

Print this page Send to a friend Back to results

Launceston Castle

Castle Lodge, LAUNCESTON, PL15 7DR

Write a review

Launceston Castle is set on a large natural mound, and dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, it has an unusual keep consisting of a 13th-century round tower built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, inside an earlier circular keep. The tower top is reached via an internal staircase. The castle was used as a prison and George Fox, founder of the Quakers, was confined here in 1656. A display traces 1,000 years of history, with finds from site excavations.

Further information

Tel: 01566 772365
Fax: 01566 772396
Write a review

English Heritage

Prices

£3.40 (ch & concessions £2)

Opening times

Open Apr-Jun & Sep, daily 10-5
Jul-Aug, daily 10-6
Oct, daily 10-4

Facilities

Picnic area.
Coach parties welcome.
Giftshop.

Launceston Castle

Local information for PL15 7DR

Find the following on: