Meet Rob Tremain at Merchant House, for a walk around the Launceston Charles Causley knew so well.

10.15-11.30am
Start at Merchant House
£5

Enjoy a tour of Launceston’s most iconic landmark. Dating from the 11th century the founder of the Quakers, George Fox, and Sir Cuthbert Mayne were both imprisoned here; a World War II camp housed soldiers on the castle green and King Charles III was made Duke of Cornwall here.

11am-12pm
2-3pm
Launceston Castle
£10

Join Falmouth academic, writer and Causley Trust Chair David Devanny on his poetry tour of Launceston. Exploring the iconic locations that feature prominently in Charles Causley’s poetry, David will read excerpts from Charles’s Launceston poems.

3.30-4.30pm
Start at the Town Hall
£5

Enjoy a tour of Charles Causley’s long-time home, Cyprus Well. See the study where he wrote much of his poetry, his first typewriter and the piano where he practised. The house feels as if Charles Causley has stepped out for a pint at The Bell Inn and is a hub for writing residencies and cultural stays.

11am-4pm
Cyprus Well