A market town since Norman times, Launceston was once the site of the Royal Mint and was the only walled town in Cornwall.
The 16th century church of St Mary Magdalene, which is said to have one of the most lavishly carved exteriors of any church in England, is a popular attraction.
Other favourite features of Launceston are Lawrence House Museum with its historical artefacts, the Town Hall whose fine clock chimes every quarter of an hour, and the town's steam railway.
Launceston has good sports facilities including golf clubs and a leisure centre, and a hunt around its narrow streets reveals a whole host of hidden shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants which at first hand might be missed.
Located close to the A30, Launceston has easy access to the north and south coasts, beautiful countryside, and to Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
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