The ancient market town and stannary of Liskeard is located in Cornwall county England. This quaint town is located at the head of the Looe Valley. The town was first granted its market charter in 1240, and ever since the town has been a main center for agriculture. The town still holds its traditional market on a Thursday.
If you enjoy the great outdoors then there are three foot trails for you to enjoy. There is a train that goes around the north of the town. This path will lead you around the parade round and past the ornamental fountain. There is also a trail around the southern part of town. This trail commemorates Lt. Lapenotiere, who brought news of the Battle of Trafalgar to England. The Lieutenant was given a silver spice sprinkler as a reward for his diligence. The sprinkler is now a part of the Mayor's office and is occasionally shown on display. The final trail is the foot path built by former mayor Thomas Lang. This trail leads from the town to the railway station. Each of these paths is carefully marked with a commemorative plaque.
There are several buildings that are popular tourist stops. The Stuart House is a popular destination. Today the house is used as a community building for the arts, heritage, and community events. At one time Charles I used the home as lodging when chasing the Parliamentarians.
The Guildhall was built in 1859. The most attractive feature about this historic building is the prominent clock tower. Visitors will enjoy seeing this beautiful attraction.
If you are interested in learning about the town and the surrounding area then you should head over to the Liskeard Museum. Here you will get to see artifacts and exhibits that depict the town's history. You will see how the town grew from through the medieval period. Artifacts from the industrial aspect and the stannary mining center will help you to see the revolution of the town. It can give you a whole new prospective on how the little town grew from nothing to the market town it is today.
Located just outside the town you can see the Carnglaze Slate Caverns. This natural attraction can open your eyes to a beautiful sight. These three underground cavers are set in the idyllic wooded hillside near Liskeard. You can take a guided tour of the caverns that lasts about 40 minutes. If you take the tour then you should be sure to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes because the caverns stay at about 10 degrees centigrade.
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