Lawrence House Museum
Lawrence House Museum
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david w
20 contributions
Sept 2019
lovely museum just below castle. A must if visiting Launceston. A must if living in Launceston or near. Well laid out and treasures in every room
Written 11 September 2019
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George P
Launceston, UK24 contributions
Oct 2018 β’ Couples
Just decided to pay a visit to a local tourist spot. Great displays. Never new there would be so much to see. Beautiful gardens and tea room. Will go again. Well worth a visit if you are in the area and have time to spareπ
Written 4 September 2019
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steve p
Launceston, UK412 contributions
Aug 2019
Not been here since I was a kid. Walked past many times without the time to go in. A great place to learn of the history of our town. Loads to see and read, well laid out on several floors, crammed full of exhibits and information. Worth a visit whether you are a tourist or local.and it's free.
Written 16 August 2019
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Ian H
Gloucestershire, UK607 contributions
Aug 2019 β’ Couples
We were pleased to visit this today on our way to Polperro. Friendly volunteers and plenty of rooms with local history. Free to enter and do give a good donation. Cheers
Written 9 August 2019
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Kath S
Bristol, England, United Kingdom19 contributions
Jul 2019 β’ Family
Came across this museum quite by chance. Found it very interesting and would well recommend a visit. Well laid out
Written 23 July 2019
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Alison D
Exeter, UK38 contributions
Jun 2019 β’ Friends
This is a lovely museum full of interesting things, set in a lovely Georgian House. Very well worth a visit, and no admission, just a donation if you want to give. The volunteers very helpful and enthusiastic. Will go again at some stage to see more.
Written 21 June 2019
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rachel s
Plymouth, UK9 contributions
May 2019 β’ Couples
great local museum with a wealth of information, suitable for all ages and including a pretty garden. No charge for entry and very friendly volunteer staff.
Written 1 June 2019
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Devon_Commuter
Barnstaple, UK133 contributions
Apr 2019 β’ Couples
Plenty to see here relating to Launceston. However if you are hoping to get a feel for the house as lived in by the previous incumbents, then you will be disappointed.
Written 1 May 2019
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colin a
Hereford, UK428 contributions
Apr 2019 β’ Couples
We spent a delightful couple of hours exploring this lovely museum. It is well laid out and the volunteers on duty were so welcoming and enthusiastic about their museum
It is quite traditional in its displays but this does not detract from the exceptional exhibits
Itβs free to visit because of its trust status, we were happy to make a good donation to support this great establishment
Really well worth a visit
It is quite traditional in its displays but this does not detract from the exceptional exhibits
Itβs free to visit because of its trust status, we were happy to make a good donation to support this great establishment
Really well worth a visit
Written 9 April 2019
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alistair D
United Kingdom97 contributions
Apr 2019 β’ Couples
We visited the museum on April 1 and were the first visitors through the door for 2019. We were greeted by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who were keen to share knowledge and insights. The toy room was of particular interest while themes rooms around the house kept it all interesting. The house looks out onto a lovely rear lawned area which would be great for tea in the summer.
If travelling by car, suggest you just park where you can in Launceston and ask for directions!
If travelling by car, suggest you just park where you can in Launceston and ask for directions!
Written 8 April 2019
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MizzyH
Dartmouth, UK11 contributions
It looks as if it might be wet when we go to the area next week and I found this museum when I googled 'what to do in wet weather in Launceston'!! I see it's three stories though, so is there anywhere I'd be able to sit, as I have very arthritic knees! I CAN walk up stairs, but need to sit afterwards!! Many thanks, Mary
Keresen
Launceston, UK6 contributions
Yes, plenty of places to sit
Claire A
Birmingham, UK39 contributions
Is it dog friendly?
Keresen
Launceston, UK6 contributions
While dogs are not allowed to walk round the house, we are happy for well behaved dogs to be walked through the museum so that they can stay, supervised, in our garden while their owners visit. there is a dog water bowl in ouyr garden.
edna14
Plymouth, UK4 contributions
When is it open?
Keresen
Launceston, UK6 contributions
Thank you KeithY651 for answering Edna14's question last year.
We're now open again for the 2018 season until 26 October 2018,
Monday - Friday & all Bank Holidays plus Saturdays 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September and 13 October
10.30am - 4.30pm - last entry 4.00pm
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