Liskeard Town Council

ABOUT LISKEARD

An ancient Stannary and market town conveniently located in the heart of South East Cornwall, Liskeard is the administrative centre of the Caradon District.

The town lies above the Looe river valley, some 14 miles west of the Tamar river. The main London to Penzance railway line and the A38 trunk road provide Liskeard with rapid access to Plymouth and the motorway network, and the rest of Cornwall. The hidden coves and resorts of the beautiful south Cornish coast are easily reached by road or rail, whilst to the north of the town lies the vast rugged expanse of remote Bodmin Moor.

A wide range of shops, services and facilities benefit visitors and residents alike. Local business largely comprises small independent establishments, many specialising in unique local products. Some shops retain original Victorian shopfronts and interiors, and whether your interest is the Cornish language, a homemade Cornish pasty, Cornish cheese, wine, jewellery or glass, the town can satisfy your needs.

Visitors will enjoy browsing the narrow streets and traffic-free lanes of the town centre. There is a good range of restaurants, cafes and pubs in the town and the surrounding villages, and a wide range of quality accommodation is also available.

Leisure facilities are available at Lux Park, providing an indoor sports and fitness centre as well as an all-weather floodlit football and hockey pitch. The town has a wealth of cultural, arts, musical, sports and other societies many of which stage regular events, performances and exhibitions in the town.

The Parade -

centre of Liskeard

The Christian - Celtic heritage of Liskeard is celebrated by these crosses which welcome visitors on the approaches to the town.

The Romano-British warrior Caractucus (Caradoc) symbolises the traditional view of the warrior tribes of Kernow (Cornwall), although historical evidence of any link between him and Liskeard or nearby Caradon Hill on Bodmin Moor is questionable.

Detail from the mural in Pigmeadow Lane, depicting Caradoc (by David Whittley)

This mural depicts the history of Liskeard and South East Cornwall from earliest times. This panel depicts the industrial revolution, the coming of the railway, and the consequent social and political impact.

Tucked away in corners of the town, the visitor can find other murals. This one is in Westbourne Lane.

Westbourne Gardens provide a quiet sheltered retreat a short distance from the town centre.