Guidebook for Liskeard
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Kartworld
Lower Clicker RoadGood range of Karts and tracks for all ages (youngest aged 7)
Exciting zipwire facility for the very brave in attractive setting .
144 locals recommend
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadExciting zipwire facility for the very brave in attractive setting .
Lerryn is a picturesque riverside village - can hire kayaks from here for guided tour down the river.
7 locals recommend
Lerryn River Stores
Fore StreetLerryn is a picturesque riverside village - can hire kayaks from here for guided tour down the river.
Very pretty seaside town with many gift shops, cafes and restaurants. Ferry to Polruan.
241 locals recommend
Fowey
Very pretty seaside town with many gift shops, cafes and restaurants. Ferry to Polruan.
Polperro is a charming and picturesque Cornish fishing village with very pretty harbour and ancient pubs. Many cafes.
6 locals recommend
Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum
4 The WarrenPolperro is a charming and picturesque Cornish fishing village with very pretty harbour and ancient pubs. Many cafes.
Beautiful house, spring gardens and woodland walks. Good cafes. Craft workshops. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
Beautiful house, spring gardens and woodland walks. Good cafes. Craft workshops. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
Quirky stately home in beautiful grounds, open March to June, worth a visit. Set in charming village of St. Germans - nice pub, amazing railway viaduct.
23 locals recommend
Port Eliot Estate
Quirky stately home in beautiful grounds, open March to June, worth a visit. Set in charming village of St. Germans - nice pub, amazing railway viaduct.
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking - breathtaking views, good cafe
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking - breathtaking views, good cafe
Cardinham Woods
Great venue for walking and for mountain biking - charming cafe
I use this nearby sports centre for swimming and for pilates but they also have a gym and a range of other classes such as aerobikes, spinning and aerobics as well as sauna, steam room and café, etc.
7 locals recommend
Lux Park Leisure Centre
Coldstyle RoadI use this nearby sports centre for swimming and for pilates but they also have a gym and a range of other classes such as aerobikes, spinning and aerobics as well as sauna, steam room and café, etc.
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
Lostwithiel RoadLocal golf facility and restaurant
Up market golf facility and restaurant
24 locals recommend
St. Mellion Estate - Hotel, Golf, Spa, Gym, Weddings, Meetings and Events near Plymouth
Up market golf facility and restaurant
This is a tried and trusted riding establishment and is great both for riding lessons and for beautiful hacks round Bodmin Moor
6 locals recommend
Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre
This is a tried and trusted riding establishment and is great both for riding lessons and for beautiful hacks round Bodmin Moor
Hoburne Doublebois Holiday Park
9 hole par 31 golf course - very local to Homestead
Entertainment & Activities
Between 30 and 40 rescued monkeys - The Monkey Sanctuary provides a home for different species of monkeys mostly rescued from the primate pet trade.
37 locals recommend
Wild Futures, The Monkey Sanctuary
Between 30 and 40 rescued monkeys - The Monkey Sanctuary provides a home for different species of monkeys mostly rescued from the primate pet trade.
Charming Cornish seaside town with lots of cafes and small restaurants and sandy beach. Can also reach it by scenic riverside railway from Liskeard.
209 locals recommend
Looe
Charming Cornish seaside town with lots of cafes and small restaurants and sandy beach. Can also reach it by scenic riverside railway from Liskeard.
Screech Owl Sanctuary
Award winning facility for rescued and rehabilitating owls
Lake on Bodmin Moor with good track for walking/running/cycling round (3 miles). Has a lovely café.
81 locals recommend
Siblyback Lake
Lake on Bodmin Moor with good track for walking/running/cycling round (3 miles). Has a lovely café.
Flat cycle trail from Bodmin to Padstow via Wadebridge. Cycle hire and cafes in Wadebridge and in Padstow. Padstow is very pretty Cornish village but always very busy.
6 locals recommend
Camel Trail (cycle way)
Flat cycle trail from Bodmin to Padstow via Wadebridge. Cycle hire and cafes in Wadebridge and in Padstow. Padstow is very pretty Cornish village but always very busy.
Steam railway running regular trains from Bodmin Parkway Station at week ends - signal box café with home made cake at the station
39 locals recommend
Bodmin General Station
Harleigh RoadSteam railway running regular trains from Bodmin Parkway Station at week ends - signal box café with home made cake at the station
Good entertainment for children whatever the weather. Our four year old who often visits loves it here.
23 locals recommend
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor RoadGood entertainment for children whatever the weather. Our four year old who often visits loves it here.
Good family entertainment in all seasons and whatever the weather. Large indoor and outdoor play areas, animal activities, dodgems, etc. and café.
40 locals recommend
Trethorne Leisure Park
Good family entertainment in all seasons and whatever the weather. Large indoor and outdoor play areas, animal activities, dodgems, etc. and café.
Lots of fun for children of all ages; indoor and outdoor activities including The Forbidden Mansion, railway and maze
28 locals recommend
Hidden Valley
Lots of fun for children of all ages; indoor and outdoor activities including The Forbidden Mansion, railway and maze
English Heritage site - motte and bailey castle - children seem to enjoy running around here - good place to take a family picnic
46 locals recommend
Restormel Castle
Restormel RoadEnglish Heritage site - motte and bailey castle - children seem to enjoy running around here - good place to take a family picnic
Drinks & Nightlife
Not for everyone. This pub on the moor is allegedly haunted and the subject of the Daphne Du Maurier novel. Old smugglers bar with fire; child friendly restaurant.
50 locals recommend
Jamaica Inn
Not for everyone. This pub on the moor is allegedly haunted and the subject of the Daphne Du Maurier novel. Old smugglers bar with fire; child friendly restaurant.
Pretty pub with good restaurant - good beer. Has its own camp site for those who need to stay the night after sampling said beer!
30 locals recommend
Rising Sun Inn
Pretty pub with good restaurant - good beer. Has its own camp site for those who need to stay the night after sampling said beer!
Most guests feedback good food in a pleasant atmosphere with good service
26 locals recommend
The Plough Duloe
B3254Most guests feedback good food in a pleasant atmosphere with good service
Food Scene
The Fat Frog Cafe
6 Market StRelaxed and quirky café in Liskeard that children might enjoy
Highest coffee shop in Cornwall - in the middle of Bodmin Moor - great home-made cake. Worth a visit
Minions Post Office & Village Stores
Highest coffee shop in Cornwall - in the middle of Bodmin Moor - great home-made cake. Worth a visit
Possibly the prettiest café in Cornwall - in wonderful rocky beach location - accessible only by car.
35 locals recommend
Talland Bay Beach Cafe
Bridals LanePossibly the prettiest café in Cornwall - in wonderful rocky beach location - accessible only by car.
The Crows Nest
Cosy friendly pub - open fire and nice food
The Highwayman
Open long hours for food and drink - child friendly
Victoria Inn
Princess RoadInexpensive restaurant and pub - child friendly
Tapenades
14 Dean StGood bistro food in centre of Liskeard - must book well in advance
Jubilee Inn
Good restaurant in lovely pub
Serves fresh sea food in pub. Roaring fire and live music at week ends.
26 locals recommend
Rod & Line Inn
Church RoadServes fresh sea food in pub. Roaring fire and live music at week ends.
Have not eaten here personally but people report this offers low cost meals for families
10 locals recommend
Liskeard Tavern
Haviland RoadHave not eaten here personally but people report this offers low cost meals for families
Route 38
American burger bar - children seem to enjoy eating here
Describes itself as: a delightful Cornish pub celebrating the finest seasonal produce from the surrounding area
26 locals recommend
The Plough Duloe
B3254Describes itself as: a delightful Cornish pub celebrating the finest seasonal produce from the surrounding area
The Hayloft Restaurant
Lower Clicker RoadDescribes itself as local produce and pizza restaurant
Stunning views of Seaton Beach whatever the weather. Fresh food served in restaurant - but also OK for coffee or a drink
7 locals recommend
Waves Bar
Bridge RoadStunning views of Seaton Beach whatever the weather. Fresh food served in restaurant - but also OK for coffee or a drink
This restaurant is right on the beach at Polkeris so you are guaranteed a wonderful view, whatever the weather. Ask for a window table - you might need to book ahead. Restaurant is award winning for its local fresh food.
117 locals recommend
Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
This restaurant is right on the beach at Polkeris so you are guaranteed a wonderful view, whatever the weather. Ask for a window table - you might need to book ahead. Restaurant is award winning for its local fresh food.
The inn on the beach - pub is right on the beach so always lovely views- fresh fish, local real ale & cider and a great walk after supper
33 locals recommend
Rashleigh Inn
The inn on the beach - pub is right on the beach so always lovely views- fresh fish, local real ale & cider and a great walk after supper
Farm shop and cafe selling local farm produce and inexpensive cafe fare very close to Homestead.
Horizon Farm Shop
Farm shop and cafe selling local farm produce and inexpensive cafe fare very close to Homestead.
Sightseeing
Former slate mine which is now a series of underground caves to explore. Good activity for a rainy day.
41 locals recommend
Carnglaze Caverns
St NeotFormer slate mine which is now a series of underground caves to explore. Good activity for a rainy day.
Interesting ancient standing stone circles on Bodmin Moor. Easy walking distance from mining engine houses and good café at Minions
25 locals recommend
Hurlers Stone Circles
Interesting ancient standing stone circles on Bodmin Moor. Easy walking distance from mining engine houses and good café at Minions
Essentials
Wide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm)
W M Morrisons Petrol Station
Plymouth RoadWide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm)
Aldi
1 Charter WayGood range of lower cost groceries and toiletries
Arts & Culture
Sterts Theatre and Arts Centre
Open air theatre with café. Great productions