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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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Wikipedia articles for Truro
- Truro
- 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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- Penweathers
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- Kea, Cornwall
- St Clement, Cornwall
- Malpas, Cornwall
- Kea Monastery (approx. loc.)
- Kea Monastery (approx. loc.)
- Kea Monastery (approx. loc.)
- 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
- Come-to-Good
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- Tresillian
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- Threemilestone
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- Tolverne
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- Trelissick Garden
- Hugus
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Kathmandu Palace2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Kathmandu Palace in Truro, Cornwall, England offers award winning Nepalese cuisine which is much lighter than it's Indian counterpart and a combination of flavours, spices and subtle tastes include ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, chillies, turmeric and more. They also serve your favourite Indian chicken dishes as well as Indian lamb dishes, tandoori clay oven dishes and the chef's specialist seafood and prawn dishes. Kathmandu Palace is open for lunch and dinner and they can cater to functions and parties, come for the divine where exquisite Nepalese and Indian dishes will delight from the variety of starters to the biriyani dishes, sheek kebab, tikka, vegetarian dishes and mouthwatering sides. This family run business looks forward to your visit and offers welcoming hospitality and excellent healthy cuisine.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
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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
Elerkey House2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Elerkey House in the village of Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, England is a bed and breakfast, gallery, studio, tea room and gift shop is located in area known for its outstanding natural beauty. Come stay in a perfect holiday setting and the lovely family run country house has been upgraded to an AA rated four star guest house set in beautiful gardens with well appointed en-suite bedrooms. Breakfast offers an extensive menu and is served in the dining room, and there's a lounge overlooking the garden and patio. Elerkey House also features and exhibition of original painting and fine art prints for sale by the artist owner, and there's a tea room next to the gallery of light lunches, homemade cakes and their delicious Cornish Cream tea and more, enjoy indoors or outside in the seated garden area, and pets are welcome. 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
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
Skinner's Brewery2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Skinner's Brewery in Truro, Cornwall, England brings you award winning Cornish beers and brewers of the finest beers in Cornwall and the hoppiest, focusing all their efforts into brewing the best beers and ales they can. Their award winning ales include their core range and a wonderful variety of AleBlazer ales, providing a wealth of different styles and flavours with something for everyone's taste. Skinner's Brewery offers fascinating brewery tours where you get to experience the brewery in action and sample the award winning ales, these public tasting tours are very popular and need to be book in advance, they are followed by tutored beer tasting in the brewery's tap room where experience guides teach you about the brewery process, not to be missed.READ MORE
The Laurels Bed and Breakfast2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Laurels Bed and Breakfast in Truro, Cornwall, England is surrounded by meadows in a quiet rural setting and is ideal for overnight stays or longer breaks, they offer a three star stay close to the scenic coasts of North and South Cornwall. They have two large double rooms and one comes with adjacent children's room, rooms are comfortable, well appointed and ideal for singles or two people sharing. The Laurels Bed and Breakfast is close to the centre of Truro, and there are golf courses nearby as well as coves and beaches which are accessible by car, come for a wonderful stay where your day is started with a full English or Continental breakfast adapted for vegetarians as required, served in the breakfast room or outdoors in the peaceful garden with the waterfall and birds.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
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
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
Maga Therapy2022-12-15
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
For your muscles and your mind. Maga Therapy provides massage, body and mind healing services. Find relief from muscle tension and stress.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
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
Cornish Classics Motorycycle Hire2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Cornish Classics Motorycycle Hire just outside Truro, Cornwall, England welcomes you to the home of smiles per the hour as they say. They hire out motorcycles and specialise in classic, retro and cruiser style motorcycles for really good times and enjoyable days out, and all bikes are fun, stylish and suited to the roads of Cornwall. Cornish Classics Motorycycle Hire has Harley Davisons and Triumphs, Hondas and a fantastic original example of the much sought after Velocette Venom, a Royal Enfield and much more. They change bikes all the time, so if you don't see anything you like, call them, and all prices include insurance, riding gear, instruction, luggage and recovery, and sometimes they will deliver at a reasonable charge, book today, and let the fun begin.READ MORE
The Old Grammar School2017-01-30
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Old Grammar School in Truro, Cornwall, England is open late into the evening, and there are great evening tapas menus as well as fresh homemade lunches to enjoy with a wide range of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers. They regularly host live music, and it's a wonderful environment and atmosphere in the heart of Truro. The menu covers lunches of homemade soup, Thai red chicken curry, BBQ pulled pork, lamb burgers, steak sandwiches, mezze, fish and chips a more, and the even tapas choices are to die, from sliders to roasted veg, spicy pulled pork nachos and many other delights. The Old Grammar School is a must visit, and they look forward to being of excellent service.READ MORE
The William IV Pub2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The William IV Pub in Truro, Cornwall, England offers a wonderful visit, fantastic food, great drinks, St. Austell's finest ales, live bands even disco nights at this fabulous venue in the heart of the city. Here they blend old and new, and there's a great atmosphere in the lounge bar, alternatively you can relax in the beautiful conservatory with views over the patio and garden area. There's even an award winning beer garden equipped with music and an outdoor TV, and they wheelchair accessible with free WIFI. Come on a Sunday and enjoy their famous carvery, and for sports enthusiasts there are 7 screens showing all major sporting events. The William IV Pub welcomes well behaved dogs, and dining here is a delight of pub classics, signature burgers to die for, amazing pies, delectable sandwich choices, ciabattas, jacket potatoes and much more, they love preparing your meals fresh and let the flavours do the talking. They cater to events and parties and are the perfect venue for a great time, come see for yourself.READ MORE
Bone China2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bone China in Truro, Cornwall, England is a stunning vintage cocktail and tapas cafe lounge, and their passion for all things vintage is reflected in their cocktails, lunches, high teas, tea parties and rustic home cooked meals, sharing trays and tapas dishes. Their cocktails are imaginative, scrumptious and beautifully presented and they have mouthwatering cakes and cupcakes as well as delicious homemade desserts, and there's a fabulous day time menu and evening tapas menu. Bone China also has a delectable set menu for parties, and plate to date wedding hire vintage crockery and accessories including optional set up and delivery to your special event.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
The ATV Centre2017-01-31
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The ATV Centre in Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, England have the largest selection of quads and the best circuits in the country, and if you haven't ridden before, they will start you on a smaller circuit with fully tuition from one of their EASI qualified coaches. Come experience the thrill of a lifetime, riding on the UK's largest and best outdoor ATV track, and you are kitted up in full safety gear including elbow and knee pads, body armour, helmet, gloves and safety goggles, and after tuition and several laps on the learner's circuit you can go on to intermediate tracks 1 and 2. The ATV Centre also has track marshals around the track to keep you safe, and you only pay for your time on the main track, they are also the official South West ATV dealer for Yamaha, and their showroom boasts the latest designs in the sport, let the fun begin.READ MORE
Bordrean Manor Farm2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bordrean Manor Farm is a countryside bed and breakfast in Truro, Cornwall, England just a short drive from beautiful sandy beaches, and is a wonderful place to stay for weekend breaks and longer vacations. There are three bed and breakfast rooms and three holiday lets, and the garden has been transformed into a beautiful sanctuary for guests, come relax and rewind in peace in the stunning Cornish countryside. Bordrean Manor Farm is a special place built way back in the 1600's, and ideally based for water based activities and visitor attractions as well as local restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, breakfast here includes free range eggs from the farm, and they have a small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and a flock of sheep, with over 300 acres of land used for grazing and growing a variety of crops, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE
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