A beautiful Georgian house dating back to 1753, Lawrence House is leased to Launceston Town as a local museum and civic centre, spread over three floors, with exhibits focusing on local history and the area’s links with Australia.  When you visit you can learn about Philip Gidley King who sailed on the HMS Sirius, which accompanied the first fleet of convicts to Australia, see a display of costumes that date from the 18^th century to the 1960s, discover the Victorian kitchen and let the kids play in the toy room.  Opening times are limited so make sure you keep an eye on the website for further information.

Welcomes non members - Tee times can be booked online via their website.

Launceston Gold Club, North Street, Launceston, Cornwall (T: 01566 773442)

For a fantastic, fun, all-weather family day out, Trethorne Leisure Park is sure to tick all your boxes. Comprising of a large indoor play area, perfect for rainy days, with a dropslide, ballparks, trampolines, climbing wall, assault course and much more, as well as outdoor space with crazy golf, paddle boats, slides, swings, sandpit and an adventure climbing frame. There's also an animal barn with ponies to ride, a cow to milk, and guinea pigs and rabbits to cuddle.

If you're looking for even more family entertainment afterwards, you'll find 8 lanes of ten pin bowling, a dodgems rink, and a games arcade right next door!

www.trethorneleisure.com

The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to find out about the history of fairgrounds in a beautiful rural location. Capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Milford PL16 0AT (T: 01566 783425)

Roadford Lake is a chance to get outside and explore Devon as it was meant to be explored - on foot, by bike and on the water.  On the Devon and Cornwall border, it’s a chance to let the kids run around, explore the woodland, build dens, or set up a picnic. It’s also a great destination for dog walkers and hikers to explore nature trails, cyclists to explore miles of cycle routes and water babies to paddleboard, sail and kayak with all equipment available to hire on site. After all this adventure you can rewards yourself in the Lakeside Café for cakes, light lunches, hot chocolates and ice creams.

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A fantastic hidden gem of an eatery with super homemade dishes and wonderful garden with views.  Dogs welcome to the outside eating areas.

Cowslip Cafe, New House Farm, Launceston Cornwall (T: 01566 772839)

Traditional village pub serving food and drink, all day, every day

The Eliot Arms - Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall (T:01566 772 051)

Tre, Pol & Pen is a newly established Farm Shop and Kitchen celebrating fresh food, craft and flavour. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or a mouth-watering Sunday roast in the light and spacious seating area. With a range of dishes freshly prepared daily, as well as a stone baked oven serving a range of Neo-Neapolitan Pizzas, you will surely be spoilt for choice. Dogs are not allowed in the shop or restaurant but there is seating outside where your furry friends are welcome to join.

Tre, Pol & Pen , Launceston, PL15 9NN (T: 01566 706527) 

A country Cornish pub serving traditional fresh home cooked food, real ales and a warm welcome in the heart of the village. 

The Kings Head. 5 Cross Lanes, Launceston PL15 7RX. Telephone: 01566 86241 

A coffee shop in the heart of the charming village of Altarnun serving freshly made cakes, coffee and ice cream. 

The Coffee Cup Cornwall.  Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7SJ. Telephone: 07465205821

Millook isn’t really a bathing beach but is well known amongst experience surfers, fishermen and those who enjoy some peace and quiet to observe the abundant wildlife – seals and dolphins are often spotted here as well as waders and birds of prey.  The beach is also of great geological interest mainly for the imposing Penalt Cliff which towers above it. 

The wild Blackrock Beach is found on the south side of Widemouth Bay but becomes isolated at high tide.  The point and reef breaks here make is a well known spot for surfers, and the rock pools exposed at low tide draw families and nature lovers of all ages to this lovely spot.  The cool little café here serves a tasty brunch or lunch including some great seafood. 

Three miles south of Bude, Widemouth Bay Beach is a long, open bay that’s popular with families and surfers, while at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore.  It’s a wonderful place to learn to surf or body board thanks to fantastic conditions and lots of local surf schools in the surrounding area.  There’s free parking at both ends of the bay as well as viewing points.  Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the south section of the beach, otherwise known as Black Rock, but on the northern part there are seasonal dog bans.  It has a wild feel to it, which adds to its appeal, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer, but nonetheless do be careful when swimming.

A relatively quiet beach all year round

At the end of a narrow valley, surrounded by towering cliffs, backing into the village of Crackington, Crackington Haven Beach offers shelter from the elements but only by comparison to the exposed coastline.  The beach is all rocks and shingle, and has a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to October.  There’s parking at the beach, so remember to take cash for pay and display, and there are two cafes, a pub, surf hire and toilet facilities close by.  There’s also lifeguard cover in the height of summer.