Guidebook for Liskeard
Food Scene
The Crows Nest
Cosy pub, open fire and nice food
The Highwayman
Open long hours for food and drink - children friendly
Victoria Inn
Princess RoadInexpensive restaurant and pub - children friendly
Tapenades
14 Dean StGood bistro food in centre of Liskeard - must book well in advance
Jubilee Inn
Good restaurant in lovely pub
Rod & Line Inn
Church RoadFresh sea food in pub. Roaring fire and live music at 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 Fat Frog Cafe
6 Market StRelaxed and quirky café that children might enjoy
Hayloft Courtyard Cottages
Lower Clicker RoadDescribes itself as local produce and pizza restaurant
Highest coffee shop in Cornwall - great home made cake - right in middle of Bodmin Moor
7 locals recommend
Minions Shop & Tearoom
Highest coffee shop in Cornwall - great home made cake - right in middle of Bodmin Moor
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.
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 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.
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 fire; child friendly restaurant.
50 locals recommend
Jamaica Inn
Allegedly haunted pub on Bodmin Moor. Old fashioned smugglers bar with fire; child friendly restaurant.
Rising Sun Inn
Lovely restaurant and pub - also good beer
Arts & Culture
Sterts Theatre and Arts Centre
Open air theatre with café. Great productions
Sightseeing
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.
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
Former slate mine which is now a series of underground caves. Good activity for a rainy day
41 locals recommend
Carnglaze Caverns
St NeotFormer slate mine which is now a series of underground caves. Good activity for a rainy day
Interesting ancient standing stone circles on Bodmin Moor. Easy walking distance from other mine 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 other mine engine houses and good café at Minions.
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
Polperro
Charming Cornish fishing village with ancient pubs and cafes
Fascinating house, beautiful spring gardens and woodland. Good cafes. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
Fascinating house, beautiful spring gardens and woodland. Good cafes. Amazing railway viaduct nearby.
Quirky stately home in beautiful grounds, open March to June, well worth a visit. Set in charming village of St. Germans - nice pub, amazing viaduct.
23 locals recommend
Port Eliot Estate
Quirky stately home in beautiful grounds, open March to June, well worth a visit. Set in charming village of St. Germans - nice pub, amazing viaduct.
Lerryn is a very picturesque riverside village - guided kayak trips available from here
7 locals recommend
Lerryn River Stores
Fore StreetLerryn is a very picturesque riverside village - guided kayak trips available from here
Entertainment & Activities
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 all year round and whatever the weather. My niece's four year old son loves it here.
23 locals recommend
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor RoadGood entertainment for children all year round and whatever the weather. My niece's four year old son loves it here.
Good family entertainment for children whatever the weather and in all seasons. Large indoor and outdoor play areas, animal activities, dodgems, etc. and café.
40 locals recommend
Trethorne Leisure Park
Good family entertainment for children whatever the weather and in all seasons. 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
Essentials
Morrisons has a wide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm)
54 locals recommend
Morrisons
Morrisons has a wide range of food and toiletries and is open until 10 pm every day except Sundays (4pm)
Aldi
1 Charter WayAldi 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.
Everything Else
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking with a number of trails. Good café.
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Great venue for mountain biking, tree surfing and walking with a number of trails. Good café.
Great venue for mountain biking trails (also walking) with charming cafe
131 locals recommend
Cardinham Woods
Great venue for mountain biking trails (also walking) with charming cafe
Range of tracks and karts for all abilities and ages, including for children as young as seven
15 locals recommend
Kartworld
Lower Clicker RoadRange of tracks and karts for all abilities and ages, including for children as young as seven
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadExciting zip wire facility for the brave.
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
Hoburne Doublebois Holiday Park
9 hole 31 par golf course very local to Homestead
Trusted riding establishment great both for riding lessons and for beautiful hacks around Bodmin Moor
6 locals recommend
Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre
Trusted riding establishment great both for riding lessons and for beautiful hacks around Bodmin Moor