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Situated halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the country's north and south coasts, the city of Truro stands in a strategic position and one that has led to its development as Cornwall's centre of administration and its more recent growth as a touring and holiday centre. Its good road and rail links put it within easy reach of almost every part of Cornwall. The city's natural position close to the confluence of the Truro and Fal rivers led to its early importance as both a port and a tin mining centre. As a port it was for centuries the rival of Falmouth for seaborne trade and it was, too, one of Cornwall's "stannary" towns where tin had to be brought for testing and stamping. Eventually the shipping trade was lost to Falmouth but tin and copper mining remained important until the 18th century, a period that saw Truro become Cornwall's centre of high society and home of numerous famous and wealthy people. In 1877, the ancient Cornish See was at last re-established with Truro as its centre.
That year saw Truro become a Charter city and then three years later work began on building the cathedral, a task that lasted for thirty years. Although not large by county town standards (it has an estimated population of 19,000) Truro has all the bearing of a county capital' with city, county and district council offices, and the new Crown Courts which opened in November 1988. The cathedral dominates the city centre in a quite remarkable way but does not detract from the charm of some of the George streets. One of the most interesting of the buildings is the museum and art gallery which houses a splendid collection, telling the story of both Truro and Cornwall.
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- St John's Church, Truro
- Hall for Cornwall
- Truro bus station
- High Cross, Truro
- Truro Cathedral
- Truro Cathedral
- Truro Dominican Friary (site)
- Truro Dominican Friary (site)
- Truro Dominican Friary (site)
- Truro Dominican Friary (site)
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Carrick, Cornwall
- Truro High School for Girls
- River Truro
- Truro School
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- St George's Church, Truro
- St Dominic's Holy Well
- Truro railway station
- Truro City F.C.
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- Kenwyn
- Boscawen Park
- Penair School
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- Kea, Cornwall
- St Clement, Cornwall
- Malpas, Cornwall
- Kea Monastery (approx. loc.)
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- Royal Cornwall Hospital
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- Old Kea
- Diocese of Truro
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- Truro and Penwith College
- Truro College
- Lamorran and Merther
- Shortlanesend and Allet
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- Coombe, Truro
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- Richard Lander School
- St Michael Penkevil
- Tregothnan
- Bodrean
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- Friends Meeting House, Come-to-Good
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- Trelissick Garden
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The Donnington Guest House2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Donnington Guest House is a family run bed and breakfast in Truro. In addition, the Donnington Guest House has a self contained Coach House and Pets are welcome by arrangement. READ MORE
The Thomas Daniell2017-01-30
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Thomas Daniell in Truro, Cornwall, England is a family owned pub located in a beautiful old listed with a modern and welcoming environment serving delicious meals and great drinks. They are open for breakfast and serve quick bites and full English, and the lunch menu offers exciting twists on traditional pub classics, come for dinner and enjoy a fabulous menu whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a bunch, everyone is welcome. The Thomas Daniell accompany meals with beer, wine, cocktails and more and they serve traditional Raclette cheese on the heater with your choice of sides, come for a great menu, little bit of history and an amazing atmosphere, it's all here.READ MORE
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Philleigh Way Cookery School2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Philleigh Way Cookery School in Truro, Cornwall, England is run by two brothers, and it's hard to imagine a better place to learn about food, and their style is inspired by recipes handed down through the generations. They offer exceptional cookery courses with the freshest local ingredients and fines produce including fresh fish and shellfish landed daily, come enjoy a true taste of Cornwall from bread baking to fish cookery, game, Cornish pasties and more. Philleigh Way Cookery School has an incredible range of courses available as well as accommodation in their self catering 16th century holiday cottage, The Roundhouse, and they offer group courses for team building and other events. They also have on site, fully equipped conferencing space, come learn so old recipes and some new, come and enjoy the cooking course of a lifetime. They also offer private dining and catering for events and special occasions.READ MORE
My Little Sweet-pea2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
My Little Sweet-pea in Truro, Cornwall, England is a unique concept highly recommended for pregnant women to have their bump painted and photographed, with different memories to treasure forever. There artist also offers stunning murals for children's walls, and there's face painting available for birthday parties and other events using only professional water based face paints. My Little Sweet-pea also does commissioned, personalised water colour paintings and there are wonderful handmade gifts to choose from like wooden puppets and clocks as well as bespoke wooden plaques.READ MORE
Tui-Na Chinese Massage2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Tui-Na Chinese Massage in Truro, Cornwall, England offer a wide range of treatments from relaxing traditional Chinese foot massages, to ear candling, Chinese Cupping therapy and infra red massage techniques, and the famous Chinese massage or Tui-na. Facilities include modern therapy couches, massage heat chairs, free refreshments, soothing Chinese music and comfortable waiting areas, and highly skilled Chinese Masseuse, there's also a gift shop. Tui-Na Chinese Massage practitioners treat conditions would be treated by osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists or with drugs, and start treatment at an early stage rather than chronic.READ MORE
Hubbox Truro2017-02-02
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Hubbox Truro is now located in the 19th century grade 11 listed building Wesleyan Chapel and it's been described as one of the coolest restaurant interiors, stop by and see for yourself. The menu is inspired by American street food which includes award winning handmade burgers, gourmet hot dogs, pulled pork and beef brisket to name just a few, and they have their own smoker. All meals are created with the best ingredients the South West has to offer and they have divine vegetarian burgers, homemade nachos and kiddies meals too. Hubbox Truro also serve funky cocktails, craft beers, drafts, shakes and soft drinks, and the great team here ensures your every visit is an unforgettable experience. READ MORE
Callestick Farm2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Callestick Farm in Truro, Cornwall, England lovingly produces champion Cornish ice cream with over 30 different flavours to choose from and sorbets made from cool, clear spring water that bubbles right here on their farm, combined with real fruit puree. Their award winning ice creams made over the generations stay true to the original family recipe, with free range milk from their grass fed herd that grazes naturally on the farm for the best, full flavours. There's the clotted cream collection, the double cream classics and all time favourites with scrumptious pieces of mint choc, crumbly chocolate fudge, crunchy honeycomb or brittle toffee pieces, and the specialty flavours range offer alluring combinations. Callestick Farm welcomes you to visit the farm and tearoom to enjoy a cream tea, coffee and their fabulous ice cream, and children will love the collection of animals here, plus you get to see the ice creamery in full swing, not to be missed.READ MORE
Bosvigo Gardens2017-01-31
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bosvigo Gardens in Truro are Cornwall's best kept secret with stunning gardens open to the public created by the artist owner, as they say, a dazzling fireworks display of colour. The house dating back possible to the 1600's has been beautifully restored and renovated, and is a wonderful venue available for parties, celebrations and events, there's wheelchair access and coach tours and groups are welcome to visit. Bosvigo Gardens are open to the public from March to the end of September and there are a few stunning gardens to visit with own theme even woodland gardens and the walled garden, and the Hellebore Nursery has beautiful Hellebores for sale when they are in flower, come for an amazing and fascinating visit.READ MORE
Come to Good Farm2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Come to Good Farm is tucked between Truro and Falmouth, Cornwall, England for the best in bed and breakfast stays in a beautiful valley, and accommodations include a large double en-suite bedroom in the farmhouse or a detached family suite which can sleep four and includes a small living area. After a good nights rest, enjoy a hearty breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen made from local produce and their own eggs, the house is a beautiful barn that was converted some years back. Come to Good Farm also features a five-pitch Camping and Caravanning Club Certified Site complete with electrical hook-ups close to the main farm, and there are numerous walks in the area, as well as a local beach with own cafe and sailing school, come for the perfect stay in beautiful surrounds close to everything.READ MORE
Da Bara Bakery and Cafe2017-02-02
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Da Bara Bakery and Cafe in Truro, Cornwall, England offers award winning artisan breads, excellent origin coffee, pastries, cakes and other Cornish goodies to take away. They have some outdoor seating and other menu items include the best pies and sausage rolls ever, as well as highly recommended bacon ciabatta's, and from breakfast through tea there's something delectable for everyone. Da Bara Bakery and Cafe also has a lovely range of preserves and their products are available in many retailers as well as served in restaurants, bars and accommodations around the city. Come sample the best handmade European style bread ever, the great coffee, tea and cakes it's a sublime experience, and while here stock up for your picnics and outings too.READ MORE
Keheren Therapy2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Keheren Therapy in Truro, Cornwall, England offers hydrotherm based massage services for the effective treatment of stiffness, aches and pains in your back, shoulders, neck or legs, or anywhere else. Qualified, caring and expert therapists have in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal pain, and they offer a holistic approach even if you don't have a physical condition, but have difficulty sleeping, have headaches, tension or stress, or simply just want to pamper yourself. Keheren Therapy benefits everyone, and their soothing and comforting deep tissue and lighter pressure massages are all about you, so come for relaxation and pleasure, pamper yourself.READ MORE
The Royal Cornwall Museum2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall, England is a place of learning, exhibitions and collections where they showcase thousands of historical objects from Cornwall and there rest of the world. The country's finest art collections are also found here, and they play a special role as the only museum in Cornwall with an Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian permanent exhibition. The Royal Cornwall Museum also has a collection of rare ceramics and a world renowned mineral collection, plus there's an award winning learning service for schools with workshops, independent visits and loans to schools. The museum has a shop, cafe, ramp and lift, is wheelchair accessible and all are welcome, come for a fascinating visit and support them.READ MORE
The Cornish Catering Company2017-01-30
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Cornish Catering Company in Truro, Cornwall, England offers delicious, honest food prepared with love, and they provide delectable catering for corporate events, parties, weddings, breakfasts, business lunches and more with a selection of packages available. The team of chefs are on hand to discuss your requirements, and they offer exquisite choices for breakfast and lunch as well as canapes, and there's a wedding and party buffet menu. The Cornish Catering Company use high quality, locally sourced ingredients, and they offer catering on site or at your venue, there's also a cafe on site serving wonderful meals from a great menu with specialty items and more, and they always have a hot special of the day running, come for the divine.READ MORE
Carlton Hotel2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Carlton Hotel, located in the beautiful cathedral City of Truro offers 29 rooms from family to single sized. The Carlton Hotel facilities include a licensed restaurant, bar, lounges and meeting rooms that caters for family functions and business events in Truro.READ MORE
Classic Sailing
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Truro Public Library2017-01-31
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Truro Public Library offers books and more to the community and have print books, magazines, audio books, movies and puzzles. They also offer copy, fax and scan services and there's WIFI internet available to the public free of charge as well as five computer stations and an A.W.E. early learning station in the children's room. Truro Public Library offer an incredible range of service including digital magazines, eBooks and Audio books, genealogy, downloadable documents, a home delivery service and much more as well as references and inter library loans. There are two meeting rooms available for NGO's and activities, it's all here, plus all the great reads they offer, the workshops and story times.READ MORE
The Lander Gallery2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Lander Gallery is located at the award winning Lemon Tree Market in Truro, Cornwall, England and offer exquisite art works for sale over four centuries with a rich Cornish flavour. From Lander classics traditional fine art to Lander today contemporary art, they have something for you whether you are looking for something beautiful for your wall, looking to invest, or are an established collector, and they can have artworks delivered across the world. The Lander Gallery boasts one of the largest and finest selections of Cornish art and exhibitions are selected according to themes and change regularly, they shows watercolours, oils, etchings, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery and more, as well as have a good selection of books on Cornish art. Come visit, there's a Gallery Cafe too, they serve delicious light lunches and specialty drinks, plus do celebratory afternoon tea and high tea and can cater to small parties. READ MORE
Mannings Hotel2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Mannings Hotel offers 34 rooms and 9 apartments that are beautifully designed and furnished and the Bar & Restaurant is one of Truro?s most popular places to meet. Mannings Hotel's Corporate Room is equipped with all the necessary equipment and the restaurant offer various meal options to choose from for conferences in Truro. READ MORE
Merchant House2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Merchant House in Truro is a historic city hotel with contemporary charm and the ideal base for all things adventurous in Cornwall, England. There's free WIFI, free parking and a complimentary, tasty full English breakfast, and all bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, and in the afternoons enjoys a chunky slice of homemade cake, fresh tea and coffee in the lounge with a roaring log fire in winter. Merchant House also has a well stocked bar in the lounge for refreshing beverages in a comfortable setting, and although they don't serve dinner are ideally located close to exciting restaurants and pubs, come stay with them in this great little city and enjoy venturing out from the perfect location.READ MORE
Chycara House2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Chycara House in Truro, Cornwall, England is open all year round and wonderfully located for exploring the beautiful coastline, many famous gardens and attractions close by, they themselves are set in 16 acres of beautiful picturesque gardens and woodland and it's the ideal place to relax. They offer bed and breakfast options and self catering lodges, and there are extensive leisure facilities here including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and tennis court. Chycara House also offer massage and beauty treatments on-site by Moontree Clinic as well as hypnotherapy, life coaching and Neuro linguistic programming as well as homeopathy and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Come for a wonderful stay surrounded by beauty, they are also an event venue for specials occasions including wedding receptions, pool parties and special occasions, and they have marquees available for hire and much more, book today, exclusive use of all accommodations are also available.READ MORE
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire in Truro, Cornwall, England have cycles of all sizes to suit everyone, and they are hired on a daily rate, take a ride with the whole family. There are mountain bikes and childrens' bikes, suspension mountain bikes with baby seat, tandems, hybrids, tricycles, tag alongs and trailers, and hire prices include helmets, a repair kit, pump, lock and free parking. Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire is a fascinating place to visit with cycling memorabilia, signed jerseys, pictures and artefacts, and there's a Cycle cafe serving delicious hot and cold meals including all day breakfasts, soups, sandwiches, cream teas, fresh smoothies, coffee, ice cream and more, and they are open 7 days a week.READ MORE
The Bay Tree Guest House2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Bay Tree Guest House in Truro, Cornwall, England is available for short or long term accommodation and they are ideally located close to attractions and activities in Cornwall, the railway and bus stations. Comfortable rooms come with superfast broadband and TV's and more and prices vary throughout the year, they have single, double or twin occupancy rooms all of which are on the first floor, so not ideal for guests with poor mobility. The Bay Tree Guest House serves a continental breakfast on a tray to be enjoyed in your room, and this includes a pot of tea or coffee, choice of cereal, orange juice, yoghurt, fruit and warm rolls with jams and butter, and hot chocolate is available on request. Come for a wonderful stay, your friendly accommodating host looks forward your visit, and over the years many of her guests have remained firm friends.READ MORE
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