Feasts at the castle
Castle Lodge, Guildhall Square, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7DR
As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, come along for a fascinating tour of Launceston Castle, focusing on the lives of those who served at the lavish feasts hosted across the centuries. You will receive free entry to the castle afterwards. The tours will take place on 13 September at 11:00am and 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. Please meet at the entrance to the castle. Booking is essential.
Towering over the town, Launceston Castle once controlled the main route into Cornwall. In the 13th century, Richard Earl of Cornwall created the unique multi-tiered stone keep. Later Launceston Castle became a notorious prison, nicknamed ‘Castle Terrible’. Today the prison’s long gone, and the castle grounds are an ideal spot for picnics.
To find out more about the site, directions and parking please got to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/launceston-castle
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1100-1200 & 1300-1400
Location & directions
Castle Lodge, Guildhall Square, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7DR
- Contact on day:
- Charmagne Beeches
- Telephone number:
- +441566772365
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
- Booking contact name:
- Charlotte Willson
- Booking telephone number:
- +447823966467
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feasts-at-the-castle-tickets-1992624628905?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/launceston-castle
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
Please meet at the entrance to the castle shop for the tour.
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
