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You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit.

You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.

Your booking is only for entry to the site or event, and you may need to pay for parking.

Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.

Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.

You can join as a member online or during your visit.

We can’t wait to see you at Launceston Castle soon.

Parking

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There is no on-site parking available at the castle. There are a number of nearby pay and display car parks, including a multi-storey car park (managed by NCP) opposite the castle and long and short stay council owned car parks within a 10-15 minute walk. Accessible parking is by prior arrangement, please call the castle on 01566 772365. There is no on-site parking for coaches and minibuses, although access to the staff car park is permitted for school visits if arranged in advance.
Road Access

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In Launceston
SAT NAV

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Postcode : PL15 7DR
Latitude : 50.636084
Longtitude : -4.361045
Bus Access

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The nearest bus stop to Launceston Castle is Launceston Westgate Street. This is a short 0.2 mile walk from the castle. Go Cornwall operate the following bus services to Launceston - see website for operating times.

Bus 12 from Plymouth via Saltash and Callington, also from Bude to Launceston.
Bus 78 / 78A from Liskeard.
Bus 79 from Camelford.
Bus 306 from Okehampton Station.
Bus 425 from Altarnun.
Bus 426 from Egloskerry & North Petherwin.

Stagecoach Bus 85 runs from Barnstaple via Bideford and Holsworthy, also from Tavistock.
Train Access

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The nearest stations are Okehampton (19 miles), Plymouth (24 miles) or Liskeard (16 miles). To reach Launceston Castle catch buses as listed under Bus Access. For train times and tickets, visit the Great Western Railway website.
Bicycle Access

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Find this site on The National Cycle Network