Guidebook for Liskeard
Everything Else
Good go-karting facility with range of tracks and karts for all ages including children as young as seven
15 locals recommend
Kartworld
Lower Clicker RoadGood go-karting facility with range of tracks and karts for all ages including children as young as seven
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadGreat zip wire facility for the brave
Flat cycle trail from Bodmin to Padstow. Cycle hire - cafes en route at Wadebridge and in Padstow.
6 locals recommend
Camel Trail (cycle way)
Flat cycle trail from Bodmin to Padstow. Cycle hire - cafes en route at Wadebridge and in Padstow.
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking with a number of trails and good café.
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking with a number of trails and good café.
Great venue for mountain biking trails (and walking) with charming cafe
131 locals recommend
Cardinham Woods
Great venue for mountain biking trails (and walking) with 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.
Lux Park station
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.
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
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
Lostwithiel RoadLocal golf facility and restaurant
Hoburne Doublebois Holiday Park
9 hole par 31 golf course very local to Homestead
Sightseeing
Lerryn is a very picturesque riverside village - can book guided kayak tours from here
7 locals recommend
Lerryn River Stores
Fore StreetLerryn is a very picturesque riverside village - can book guided kayak tours from here
Lake on Bodmin Moor with water activities; also possible to walk around lake (3 miles). Café but people report slow service.
81 locals recommend
Siblyback Lake
Lake on Bodmin Moor with water activities; also possible to walk around lake (3 miles). Café but people report slow service.
Former slate mine which is now a series of underground caves. Good activity for a rainy day. Refreshment area with vending machines.
41 locals recommend
Carnglaze Caverns
St NeotFormer slate mine which is now a series of underground caves. Good activity for a rainy day. Refreshment area with vending machines.
Interesting standing stone circles on Bodmin Moor. Easy walking distance from other mining engine houses.
25 locals recommend
Hurlers Stone Circles
Interesting standing stone circles on Bodmin Moor. Easy walking distance from other mining engine houses.
Steam railway running regular trains from Bodmin Parkway station at week ends.
39 locals recommend
Bodmin General Station
Harleigh RoadSteam railway running regular trains from Bodmin Parkway station at week ends.
Fowey
Very pretty seaside town with many gift shops, cafes and restaurants
Charming Cornish fishing village with ancient pubs and cafes
6 locals recommend
Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum
4 The WarrenCharming Cornish fishing village with ancient pubs and cafes
Fascinating house, beautiful spring gardens and woodland walks. Good cafes. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
Fascinating house, beautiful spring gardens and woodland walks. Good cafes. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
Quirky stately home in beautiful grounds, pen March to June, well 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, pen March to June, well worth a visit. Set in charming village of St. Germans - nice pub, amazing railway viaduct
Drinks & Nightlife
The Stag Inn
Fore StreetCosy pub with large range of low cost beers
Allegedly haunted pub on Bodmin Moor. Old fashioned smugglers bar with open fire; child friendly restaurant
50 locals recommend
Jamaica Inn
Allegedly haunted pub on Bodmin Moor. Old fashioned smugglers bar with open fire; child friendly restaurant
Rising Sun Inn
Lovely restaurant and pub - also good beer
Entertainment & Activities
Takes in sick and injured owls from all over the world. Good cafe
25 locals recommend
Screech Owl Sanctuary
Takes in sick and injured owls from all over the world. Good cafe
Houses between 30 and 40 rescued monkeys - cafe
37 locals recommend
Wild Futures, The Monkey Sanctuary
Houses between 30 and 40 rescued monkeys - cafe
Charming Cornish seaside town with lots of cafes and restaurants and a pretty sandy beach. Can reach it by scenic railway from Liskeard.
209 locals recommend
Looe
Charming Cornish seaside town with lots of cafes and restaurants and a pretty sandy beach. Can reach it by scenic railway from Liskeard.
Good entertainment for children at all times of year and in all weathers. My neice's son loves it here.
23 locals recommend
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor RoadGood entertainment for children at all times of year and in all weathers. My neice's son 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
Food Scene
The Fat Frog Cafe
6 Market StRelaxed and quirky café that children might enjoy
Minions Shop & Tearoom
Great home made cake - highest coffee shop in Cornwall
Louis Tea Rooms
Kit HillFantastic views over Tamar Valley and great home made cake
Very pretty café in wonderful location - only accessible by car
35 locals recommend
Talland Bay Beach Cafe
Bridals LaneVery pretty café in wonderful location - only accessible by car
The Crows Nest
Cosy 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 - need to book well in advance
Jubilee Inn
Good restaurant in lovely pub
Fresh sea food in pub with roaring fire and live music at the week ends
26 locals recommend
Rod & Line Inn
Church RoadFresh sea food in pub with roaring fire and live music at the week ends
Have not eaten here personally but people say this offers low cost meals for families
10 locals recommend
Liskeard Tavern
Haviland RoadHave not eaten here personally but people say 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 view of Seaton Beach whatever the weather. Fresh food served in restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Waves Bar
Bridge RoadStunning view of Seaton Beach whatever the weather. Fresh food served in restaurant.
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
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.
Essentials
Morrisons has a wide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm).
7 locals recommend
Morrisons
282 Outland RdMorrisons has a wide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm).
ALDI
141 Union StAldi has a good range of low cost groceries and toiletries.
St Cleer Farm Grocery Stores
Local produce shop and locally made cakes, etc. Well worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
Sterts Theatre and Arts Centre
Open air theatre with café. Great productions.