Launceston Tourist Information Centre

03/09/2026

A30 Kennards House to Five Lanes, Road Safety Improvements
We’re writing to inform you of some upcoming essential road safety improvement work on the A30 in Cornwall between Kennards House to Five Lanes starting on the 5 September 2026 – March 2027. Our work will include:
• Junction and visibility improvements
• Improvements to traffic signs, road marking and road studs
• Improvements to safety barriers
We’re making safety improvements along the A30 from Kennards House to Five Lanes as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on our roads.
What to expect
To carry out the work safely, the installation of traffic management will require full overnight closures (9pm-6am) of the A30 between Kennards House and Five Lanes, from 5 September to 10 September.
From 7 September there will be one lane open in each direction on the A30 between Five Lanes and Kennards House with a 50mph speed limit in place for the duration of the scheme. Free recovery will be in place 24/7 during the work.
We will also need some further full carriageway closures on the A30, junction closures and traffic lights during the works. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.
We expect this work to cause delays, particularly at peak times (Fridays and weekends), so we advise drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
Closure dates and diversion routes
The dates of our full A30 closures and junction closures are on our website. During closures, a fully signed diversion will be in place. Please follow diversion signs and not satnavs.
For diversion maps and further information please visit: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/south-west/a30-kennards-house-to-five-lanes-road-safety-improvements/

Help us to spread the word

Please help us by sharing this update with your connections and network, as well as on your own channels.

More travel information

To keep up to date with our work in the South West, please visit: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/south-west-maintenance-schemes/ or follow us on X at

You can also check out daily closures page or sign up for information about planned works.

Any questions?

If you have any queries or comments about the work, or would like further information please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or by email: [email protected]

We are investigating safety improvements to the A30 from Kennards House to Five Lanes that would improve road safety for drivers and local communities.

02/09/2026

Please follow the link below for more details about the upcoming A30 road safety works that are due to start on the 5th September - your support in promoting this more widely would be appreciated.

We are investigating safety improvements to the A30 from Kennards House to Five Lanes that would improve road safety for drivers and local communities.

02/09/2026

28/08/2026

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY ACTIVITY!!!
Monday 31st August 2026.

Wild West Trail 10am to 2pm.
If you can work out where the picture represents you can find the beginning of the trail.

So, what is involved?

Find the start and you will be given a picture clue to the first shop. This is an AI generated picture to make it look like a Wild West establishment. Work out where it is and head there. Find the hidden item (Wild West related) in the shop and collect the clue to the next shop. Keep hold of all your sheets as you go.

At the end there will be a chance for a photo opportunity as a wanted poster. There also may be little treats on the way round.

It's just a bit of fun and a great way to see the shops around town. A massive thanks to all those who are taking part.

28/08/2026

Launceston Carnival W**e & Wisdom

Join and raise funds for the Carnival at their w**e and wisdom evening on Saturday 29th August in Launceston Town Hall. £30 team of 6. So grab your mates and register your team by contacting Dave Gordon at [email protected]

Event Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
Event Time: 7:00 pm
Event Location: Launceston Town Hall – PL15 7AR
Event Organizer: Launceston Carnival

28/08/2026

Just a reminder:

Michael

Biographical film following the early life of Michael Jackson from the period he joined the Jackson 5 to the Bad World Tour in 1980.

Event Date: Friday 4th September, 2026
Event Time: 7:30 pm
Event Location: Launceston Town Hall – PL15 7AR
Event Organizer: FLIC

Tickets are £5 and are available at the Visitor Information Centre, or at www.ticketsource.com or on the door (but this would be cash only).

28/08/2026

Please note that the Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 1st September at the usual time of 9am. Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

20/08/2026

We are now offering a bespoke fridge magnet service! If you have a special picture you'd like to display, pop in and see us and we can arrange that for you.

18/08/2026

LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IS COMING TO LAUNCESTON!
Three exceptional musicians. Three centuries of music. One special evening.
Alegria Ensemble returns to Launceston on Friday 4 September, with:
Chloe Dickens – violin
Ricky Moreira – piano
Sara Juneau – cello
Performing Haydn, Brahms and contemporary American composer Joel Mandelbaum at the beautiful St Stephen’s Church.
Friday 4 September
7.30pm
St Stephen’s Church, Launceston, Cornwall
But there’s more…
FREE music workshops for local children aged 7–11
Masterclasses for young local musicians
Every child attending a workshop receives a FREE ticket to the evening concert
Chloe and Ricky are returning to Launceston following a fantastic response to their previous performance, this time joined by cellist Sara Juneau as the Alegria Ensemble.
A chance to hear exceptional live chamber music — and for local young people to get involved too.
Tickets & information: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ststephenschurch/2093138

11/08/2026

We have now had a delivery of the new Go Cornwall Bus Timetables! Come in and see us to grab one. Once they're gone, they're gone!