Leave the present behind and journey back in time into the late 19th to early 20th century. This immersive historical experience brings to life the incredible, untold story of Emily Hobhouse. Step inside the Victorian Rectory, Emily’s childhood home, restored by experts in painstaking detail, for a flavour of her life as a 15-year-old in 1875. Here, a window into the past is opened, to reveal the everyday life of the Hobhouse family. In the War Rooms history blends with cutting-edge technology, to create a fascinating immersive experience. This unique, sensory journey shares the resolve and courage of Emily and the women and children before, during and after the Anglo-Boer War. There’s also a beautiful, light-filled restaurant serving South African heritage dishes from the 19th century. This extraordinary experience inspires optimism and hope, sparking curiosity and conversation.

St Martin’s Church in Liskeard is a medieval Grade II* listed building, dating back to 1428. It is the 2nd largest parish church in the Diocese of Truro. It comprises a central and two side aisles, plus a Lady Chapel. It has some beautiful decorative features, and the old font has a superb carved cover. The pulpit is of English oak, with rich arabesque carving. The clergy stall is also beautifully carved and adorned with a carved angel. Perhaps the most unusual feature is the highly decorated war memorial frieze, which includes civilians, as well as the armed forces. With eight women and four men depicted it is very unusual for war memorials. The churchmanship is “open evangelical”. Sunday services are usually at 09:15 (1-hour service with choir and organ), 11:00 (75-minute service with music group, children’s and youth groups) and 18:00. There is a communion service at 09:30 in the church centre on Wednesday mornings. The church can be hired as a venue so access cannot be guaranteed.

Mural Artwork of varied themes displayed on the property's external walls viewable from Castle Street and Castle Hill painted by local artist Stuart Harry Taylor BA Hons Fine Art