Newport, Launceston

#10 among attractions in Launceston

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Newport is a suburb of the town of Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Originally a separate settlement, Newport is immediately north of the town from which it is separated by the River Kensey. ()

Coordinates: 50°38'35"N, 4°21'54"W

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Launceston United Kingdom

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Newport – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Launceston Castle, Lawrence House, Launceston Guildhall and Town Hall, Launceston Steam Railway.

0.4 miS
Countryside views from 1200s round tower
Launceston Castle, Launceston
11 min walk • Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner.
~1820 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum
Lawrence House, Launceston
9 min walk • Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse in Launceston, Cornwall. Built in 1753, the house is a National Trust property and a Grade II* listed building. It is leased to Launceston Town Council and used as a local museum.
0.5 miS
City hall
Launceston Guildhall and Town Hall, Launceston
13 min walk • Launceston Guildhall and Town Hall is a municipal building in Western Road in Launceston, Cornwall, England. The building, which was the meeting place of Launceston Town Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~1070 ftSE
Scenic railroads, Tours, Train station
Launceston Steam Railway, Launceston
6 min walk • The Launceston Steam Railway is a 1 ft 11+1⁄2 in narrow gauge railway, in Cornwall, England. The railway operates from the town of Launceston to Newmills, where there is a farm park; it is 2+1⁄2 miles long.
0.4 miSE
Church
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston
11 min walk • St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Launceston, Cornwall. It is unusual for its carvings; the entire exterior of the original part of the church is built of carved granite blocks. The church is dedicated to Jesus' companion, Mary Magdalene.

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Which popular attractions are close to Newport?

Nearby attractions include Launceston Steam Railway, Launceston (6 min walk), Lawrence House, Launceston (9 min walk), St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston (11 min walk), Launceston Castle, Launceston (11 min walk).