Cornwall
Properties and events in Cornwall
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Liskeard Unlocked - Photographic Tour of Pendean
A guided look around this great historic house and garden using photos.
Liskeard Unlocked - Penmilder Garden Throughout The Year
Another chance to see the photographic tour of this beautiful garden throughout the seasons.
Liskeard Unlocked - Photographic tour of No. 3 Varley Terrace
A virtual guided photographic tour around this historic house.
Liskeard Unlocked - Film of Re-Starting The Town Clock in The Guildhall
Another chance to see the town clock in the Guildhall be wound. So, for the second time in its history it stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic. This film shows it being re-started. It's over 150 years old.
St. Lawrence's Parish Church, Bodmin
A unique opportunity to explore Cornwall's asylum church - inside and outside - you can even have a go at playing the organ!
Liskeard Unlocked - When Station Road Became THE Place To Live
‘When Liskeard Railway Station opened in 1859, Station Road became the Place to Live’-an exhibition at Liskeard & District Museum.
Liskeard Unlocked - Liskeard Routeways - What Do You Recognise?
Exhibition of photographs of routeways and communications in Liskeard with clues to help identify them. Trail map. Also Kingwell Family Art and Craft sale in the Gallery.
Godolphin
Godolphin will be offering free entry for the duration of the Heritage Open Days Festival, from 6-15 September. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Godolphin House (7-12 Sept only), garden and outbuildings for free.
Liskeard Unlocked - Well Connected
Dive into the rich history of Liskeard and its interconnected villages, where the flow of water binds us together.
The Clay Days of Lady Daphne
Open days onboard the historic 101 year old Heritage Thames Sailing Barge, Lady Daphne, in her original cargo port of Charlestown Harbour.
Liskeard Unlocked - The Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Neot
The Church will be open with a display of church plate and vestments. Also, tours of the building.
Special Access behind-the-scenes tours at Kresen Kernow
Take a peek into our 'big grey box' and discover 850 years of history relating to Cornwall! Well known for their skills in hard rock mining, the Cornish were sought after all over the world – from Australia to Africa, Canada to Mexico.
Liskeard Unlocked - Wonderous Well of Lyskiret
Unlock the flows of time at the Well of Lyskiret. Stop by The Pipewell to share tales and trinkets for Liskeard Unlocked with the Museum volunteers on 7th and on 14th Council volunteers will tell you all about the Well's history.
Lizard Wireless Station Open Day
Join us for a free Open Day to celebrate Marconi and the dawn of wireless communication at The Lizard Wireless Station. We're offering free tours, special radio demonstrations, family activities and refreshments.
Trengwainton Garden
There's free entry to Trengwainton from 8-15 Sept (closed Fri & Sat) to enjoy winding wooded paths, sea views and plants from across the globe. Experience the garden with your senses and learn more about the connections between people and plants.
Liskeard Unlocked - Talk by Douglas Skeggs: “Nicholas and Alexandra – Tyrants and Martyrs of Imperial Russia”
Guests are welcome to join the Liskeard Arts members, free of charge, for the talk in the Public Hall.
Antony House
Free entry to Antony House National Trust for Heritage Open Days.
Antony House - D-Day 80 walking tour
A walking talk and tour highlighting the role of Antony and Torpoint during D-Day and the Second World War.
Liskeard Unlocked - Liskeard Links... Mining. An Arts & Crafts Open Studio
An exhibition of local arts and crafts from the Liskeard Market Makers which is inspired by the rich mining heritage of Liskeard. This is a one off event showcasing beautiful local artwork/crafts.
Liskeard Unlocked - Local Produce Market
To celebrate Liskeard’s connection with Kopychyntsi the market will have a distinctly Ukrainian flavour. As always there will be delicious local food and lovely crafts.
Liskeard Unlocked - St Martin's Church and Bell Ringing
Explore St Martin’s Church, see the history behind the building and how it has been a place of Christian worship for over 800 years.
Liskeard Unlocked - Westbourne House
Westbourne House was the subject of an extensive restoration and renovation project after Wildanet took on the lease in 2021 from CC. This is a rare chance to view creation of high-tech offices while preserving architectural features.
Liskeard Unlocked - A Taste of Ukraine - Connecting with Kopychyntsi Through Food, Song and Dance
Celebrate our connection with Kopychyntsi in Western Ukraine through Ukrainian and Cornish food, song and dance. We’ll be linking live with Kopychyntsi and playing and singing them the Ukrainian national anthem. Free entry, food and drink to buy.
Liskeard Unlocked - Crying The Neck
This ancient pagan, but later Christianised, ceremony has been celebrated in Cornish farming communities for many centuries to give thanks at the end of Harvest time. Visitors can join in.
Liskeard Unlocked - Workshed Open Day
Tour of the Workshed for those interested in seeing how the redevelopment is progressing.
Liskeard Unlocked - The Guildhall - Future Plans
The Grade II* Listed Liskeard Guildhall is one of only 3 buildings in Liskeard to achieve this level of heritage status. Originally constructed in 1858 to accommodate a magistrate's court, council office and market.
Veryan Bunker Tours
Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.
Liskeard Unlocked - Walk to Discover The Workplaces and Stories of Liskeard Miners
Walk Caradon and discover more about the lives of the copper miners that lived in Liskeard and walked the seven mile return journey to work. The walk will visit the remains of their workplaces and hear some of their stories.
Liskeard Unlocked - Talk on The Great Cornish Emigration
Many residents of Liskeard and its surrounding villages left their homeland in search of a better life overseas. In the 19th century around 240,000 Cornishmen sailed to the Americas, South Africa and Australasia. Come and find out about them.