Explore Cyprus Well, The Long Time Home Of Cornwall's Best Loved Poet, Charles Causley
Cyprus Well, 2 Ridgegrove Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BT
Charles Causley lived in Cyprus Well for over 50 years, initially with his widowed mother and then on his own since the 1970s. He lived there until going into a local care home shortly before his own death in 2003.
The house stays largely unaltered from the time when Charles lived there and is open to the public for special events and gatherings. Writers, musicians and performers stay in the house regularly and we have welcomed an esteemed guest list of creatives and public figures including Andrew Motion, Frank Skinner, Rowan Williams, Roger Mcgough, Alyson Hallett, Jen Hadfield, Lord Lieutenants and MPS.
Whilst you sit in Charles's study why not find out more about the work of the Charles Causley Trust which supports creative and literary development through a range of residencies, schools' programmes, events, festivals, competitions, volunteering and internship opportunities.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100-1530
Location & directions
Cyprus Well, 2 Ridgegrove Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BT
- Directions:
- Ridgegrove Hill is located just a 5 minute stroll from Launceston's town square and war memorial. From there, walk through the Southgate Arch and turn immediately left down Angel Hill (Charles wrote a poem about Angel Hill btw!) Careful cross straight across the road, where Angel Hill meets Dockacre Road, and drop down the hill which is Ridgegrove Hill. In approximately 150m you will see a row of white cottages on the left hand side. Cyprus Well is the second house in the row, with a blue plaque above the black front door.
- Contact on day:
- Nicola Nuttall
- Telephone number:
- +447771824798
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a step down into the cottage and access to the upstairs rooms is by a steep cottage staircase.
Additional information
You can drop off visitors to the house directly outside the door but there is no parking available. Plentiful parking can be found in the town. The nearest carpark is on Race Hill, where you park and then enjoy all the wonderful heritage Launceston has to offer.
