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Truro, the historic county town of Cornwall
Truro initially grew as an important centre of trade from its port, and then as a stannary town for the mining industry. The city is well-known for its cathedral (which was completed in 1910), cobbled streets, open spaces and Georgian architecture. It is the county town of Cornwall and the centre of activities in the region.
The cathedral took 30 years to build and lies at the heart of Truro. The amazing architecture will take your breath away, and you can’t help but whisper within the walls of this beautiful building, whose sky-reaching spires will ensure that you don’t lose your city bearings. Other attractions include the Royal Cornwall Museum, located in a dominating building on River Street. The Coinage Hall on the main street, now houses tea rooms, a pizza restaurant, antique centre and jewellers and the building itself is definitely worth a wander around.
Other attractions include Walsingham Place, a Georgian terrace situated just off Victoria Square and Lemon Street with elegant terraces that are said to be the finest example of Georgian architecture west of the city of Bath. In the centre of the city lies Victoria Gardens, filled with exotic trees, shrubs and flowers. During the summer, concerts are held at the bandstand on Sunday afternoons and there is a lovely riverside route back to the town centre.
YouTube videos provide a fascinating insight into the area and its attractions. Some videos can be viewed here.
Attractions in Cornwall
An educational charity, a world class visitor attraction, a botanical garden, a unique regeneration venture – the Eden Project is all of these things, and then some.
The Minack is an outdoor theatre set into the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and has one of the most spectacular views in Cornwall.
Experience a wonderful collection of modern and contemporary art plus experience the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden.
Explore boating and naval history in this fantastic and award winning visitor center located in Falmouth - the third largest natural harbour in the World.
Attractions in Truro
This three-spired cathedral inspires awe and is located in the centre of the city of Truro.
The Royal Institution of Cornwall – the organisation that owns and manages the Royal Cornwall Museum was founded in 1818 for ‘the promotion of knowledge in natural history, ethnology and the fine and industrial arts, especially in relation to Cornwall’.
A series of walled gardens, surrounding a Georgian house. There is nineteenth century conservatory and a woodland garden.
Hall for Cornwall is the largest theatre in Cornwall offering a mix of live theatre shows from musicals, children's shows, gigs, drama, plays and music shows.
Town Factfile
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Population |
21,000 |
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Distance From London |
232 Miles, 4 hours 30 minutes by train |
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