Welcome to Lezant

Lezant is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of the town of Launceston and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Briochus.

One of the main attractions in Lezant is the Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre. This popular tourist destination is home to a variety of animals, including otters, deer, wallabies, and birds of prey. Visitors can watch the otters being fed and learn about their behavior and habitat. The center also offers educational programs for schools and groups.

Lezant is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers stunning views and a range of outdoor activities, including kayaking, fishing, and bird watching. Overall, Lezant is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in the heart of Cornwall.

Local Schools

School	Details
Trekenner Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Mead	Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PH 01579370435 School Website
South Petherwin Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Theresa Mills	South Petherwin Launceston Cornwall PL15 7LE 01566776363 School Website
Launceston Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Kerr	Long Field Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9FW 1566701685 School Website
Launceston College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mrs Jenn Burn	Hurdon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JR 01566772468 School Website
Stoke Climsland School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Stoke Climsland Callington Cornwall PL17 8ND 01579370457 School Website
Coads Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Claire Bader	Coads Green Launceston Cornwall PL15 7LY 1566782303 School Website
St Catherines C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise Hussey	Moorland Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 7HX 01566772198 School Website
Windmill Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo-Anne Callow	Windmill Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 9AE 01566772143 School Website
Tregadillett Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Horwell	Tregadillett Launceston Cornwall PL15 7EU 01566280060 School Website
St Josephs School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Scott	St Stephen's Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HN 01566772580 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 7.37 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 8.68 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 9.84 Miles

Liskeard Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DX 11.07 Miles

Menheniot Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3PJ 11.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 3.07 Miles
Ab Taxis 01566 776877 31 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AD 3.36 Miles
Cozens Cars Of Launceston 01566 779130 Holne House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EW 3.81 Miles
Anytime Taxi's 01579 346007 Caradon Town Flat, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AR 5.60 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 5.70 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 5.91 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 5.99 Miles
Tamar Cars 01579 389200 60 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AQ 6.08 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 7.10 Miles
Caradon Cabs Ltd 01579 340007 Rosemary Cottage, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JN 7.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lezant Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penscombe Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Launceston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Launceston Medical Practice Landlake Road Launceston PL15 9HH
Launceston Medical Centre 01566 772131	Launceston Medical Centre Landlake Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9HH
Kccg-Dermatology 01726 627953	Launceston Hospital Link Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JD
Lewannick	Landry Cottage Lewannick Cornwall PL15 7QD
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH

Local Stores

Petrol Launceston - Western Road
Wobern Garage
Western Road
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 7AU
01566 772975
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR Launceston
SPAR
2 Dutson Road
Newport
Launceston
PL15 8DU
01566 773482
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 0.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 2.81 miles

Animals Treated
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Castle Veterinary Group Limited
Castle Veterinary Group Limited Pennygillam Way Launceston Cornwall PL15 7ED 01566 772211 webmaster@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 4.13 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 5.99 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 9.35 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 6.94 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 15.68 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 16.16 miles

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Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 16.73 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 16.75 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 16.76 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

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