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Liskeard
Image by Stephen Tolfrey - supplied by Visit Cornwall
The first known reference to Liskeard was in the Domesday Book in 1086. In 1240, the first of eighteen charters was granted to the town, thus permitting the holding of markets which have continued to the present day, cattle markets being held on alternate Thursdays.
Few towns the size of Liskeard can boast two sets of public buildings. The Guildhall, with its clock tower, was built in 1859, replacing the former Town Hall, and was used until recently as the Magistrates Court. The Public Hall was built in 1890 and provides a venue for a range of community activities as well as housing the Town Council Offices. Foresters Hall (1896) houses the Town Museum and Information Centre.
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.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Craft Sale - Saturday 14 November 2026
Tickets
Free Entry £0
Location
Rilla Mill Village Hall, Liskeard
Dates
Sat 14th November, 2026
11:00 am
About this event
Christmas Craft & all Things Festive Sale. 21 Tables packed with great quality products..
Organised by Linkinhorne Parish Hall – raising funds towards hall repairs. Being held at Rilla Mill Village Hall.
21 tables, hot baps, cake and drinks available. Mostly handmade crafts by local people. Something for everyone.
Includes items such as:- Jewellery, Felted Goods, Cards, Knitted and Crocheted items, Handmade Textiles, Laser Printed Wood, Personalised and Customised Gifts, Decorations, Ornaments, Stocking Fillers, Art, 3D printed items, produce from Marbelle Farm.
Raffle, Parking on site, free entry. All your Christmas wishes under one roof.
Accessibility
Disabled Toilet, Parking on site, no steps
Facilities
The venue has on site parking
The venue has toilet facilities
The venue is accessible to people with mobility difficulties
The venue is family friendly
