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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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ka-Key
- St George's Church, Truro
- St Dominic's Holy Well
- Truro railway station
- Truro City F.C.
- List of United Kingdom locations: Tri-Tz
- Kenwyn
- Boscawen Park
- Penair School
- List of United Kingdom locations: Newm-Nh
- List of United Kingdom locations: Tr-Tre
- Penweathers
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ca-Cap
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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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Sg-Sh
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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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ma-Maq
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- List of United Kingdom locations: New-Newl
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- Coombe, Truro
- List of United Kingdom locations: Me-Mic
- List of United Kingdom locations: Tr-Tre
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ka-Key
- Richard Lander School
- St Michael Penkevil
- Tregothnan
- Bodrean
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ros-Rz
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- Friends Meeting House, Come-to-Good
- Come-to-Good
- List of United Kingdom locations: Me-Mic
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- Tresillian
- List of United Kingdom locations: Sow-Stao
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- Threemilestone
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- Tolverne
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- Trelissick Garden
- Hugus
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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
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
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Hooked Restaurant and Bar2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Hooked Restaurant and Bar in the heart of Truro, Cornwall, England is the original meeting place, and they specialise in the best seafood on offer from the Cornish waters, prepared in the open plan kitchen, so you can watch your dish being skilfully prepared, it's exciting stuff. The head chef and his team focus on locally sourced, seasonal produce, and make everything in house as much as they possibly can including the bread and ice creams. Hooked Restaurant and Bar also has a top floor dining room complete with own bar and terrace for private events, and it's the ideal venue for birthday, family celebration, office parties and special occasion, and they can cater anything from champagne and canapes to extravagant banquets and everything in between for up to 22 people, and the bespoke menu is tailored to you and your party needs.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
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
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
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 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
The Truro Pink House2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Truro Pink House offers a wonderful stay in this historical building built all the way back in 1835 in Truro, Cornwall, England and all rooms are warm and cosy and come with TV with freeview, WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities. Babies and toddlers stay free, and delightful breakfast choices include continental of full English with fresh homemade bread, butter, marmalade and jam. The Truro Pink House is ideally located close to the station, town centre and historical cathedral, and is perfect for short or longer stays for business or pleasure, close to wonderful Cornish attractions and activities.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
Cliftons2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Cliftons is a premier family run guest house in Truro, Cornwall, England close to the city center and this beautiful Victorian villa was built way back in the 1890's, and is the ideal base from which to explore Cornwall. Entertaining visitors from all over the world, beautiful accommodations are comfortable with excellent amenities and ideal for business and leisure guests, it's a true home away from home starting with a warm welcome. Cliftons offers free WIFI and private off road parking, and there is a residents lounge for guests to relax in, and a delicious breakfast of local produce wherever possible starts your day, they will also pack a lunch for your if desired, come for excellence and superior standards, it's all here.READ MORE
Little Roseveth Bed and Breakfast2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Little Roseveth Bed and Breakfast in Truro, Cornwall, England is set in the beautiful Cornish countryside, and offers an award winning stay in the luxurious bed and breakfast rooms and three luxurious self contained cottages. This working smallholding produces award winning breakfasts straight from their Aga with much of the food produced at home, and there are two patios, a herb garden and rear courtyard, plus their water is drinkable well water. The spacious lounge offers a comfy sofa and free satellite TV on a large screen and there's free WIFI and a log burner. Little Roseveth Bed and Breakfast has it all and will pack you a lunch on request, as well as cook a prearranged supper for you, they even have a pizza oven overlooking the large lily pond, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds close to visitor attractions.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
Coronation Guest House2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Coronation Guest House is a family run business which offers friendly and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in the city of Truro. Coronation Guest House has one twin, one double and one single room for guests visiting Truro. READ MORE
Enterprise Boats2017-01-27
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Enterprise Boats in Truro, Cornwall, England offers classic river tours and cruises along the Fal River for one of the most beautiful boat trips in Cornwall. Come sail between Falmouth and Truro calling at St Mawes and Trelissick, the fleet sails up to five times a day covering stunning landscape and this area of outstanding natural beauty between Truro and the bustling maritime port of Falmouth, calling at the beautiful Trelissick Garden and old-world fishing village of St Mawes. Enterprise boats covers a unique sea route which will take you past iconic maritime locations, historic houses and landmarks, and private cruises are available aboard their classic Cornish boats, ideal for celebrating and special occasion, and boat trips can be tailored to your needs for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and more with boats able to carry more than 100 passengers and an option to have a bar on board, call today.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 Rising Sun Pub2017-02-01
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Rising Sun Pub in Truro, Cornwall, England is a bar and restaurant with rural village atmosphere from their location on Mitchell Hill with great views and surrounds of historical buildings, trees and greenery. They are family friendly with children's menu, and welcome dogs in their bar and Adit room, there are also high chairs and baby carriers available. The Rising Sun Pub menu is a sublime affair of superb food showcasing local, seasonal produce, and the chef writes his menu accordingly to coincide with seasons and also the very best quality Cornwall has to offer. There are bespoke menus for special occasions and they will fall in with your tastes and budget, contact them today for something truly different.READ MORE
The County Arms2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The County Arms in Truro, Cornwall, England offers hotel accommodation, a pub and restaurant, free car parking, WIFI and meeting facilities, and is the ideal base for business and pleasure in the city centre. Modern and stylish bedrooms with choices of single, double, twin and superior some with woodland views offer a wonderful, comfortable stay with great facilities and value. The homely pub with outside decking overlooking the valley offer exquisite menus throughout the day with traditional pub meals, daily specials and breakfast options for all appetites enjoyed with award winning ales and wines, and their famous Sunday roast is not to be missed. The function room at the County Arms is modern and well equipped with full disables access and all you need for business or pleasure, they will fit in with your budget from sit down meals to relaxed buffets and whatever you need, book today.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
The Barley Sheaf2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Barley Sheaf in Truro, Cornwall, England has the biggest beer garden in the centre where dogs are allowed, and they serve wonderful meals with good music, refreshing beverages and cocktails. There's also a child friendly area, so bring the whole family for the best of times in a relaxing environment next to the river Allen. The Barley Sheaf have a stunning all day menu starting with a full English breakfast, and anything from cider infused pork burgers to king prawn noodles and more and there are great special offers and their not to be missed renowned Sunday roasts with a selection of meats and vegetables, homemade roast potatoes, gravy and yorkshire pudding. The Barley Sheaf caters to large parties and can host functions and weddings in there conservatory and outside area, book with them for a special occasion. They have 8 modern and comfortable rooms too, it's simply all here, everything you need for a wonderful visit to the city.READ MORE
The Alverton2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Alverton is ideal for short breaks in Truro, Cornwall, England, and is a beautiful hidden secret in the city with luxurious rooms, award winning food and unparalleled levels of service close to everything, making the perfect base for attractions and destinations in Cornwall. This historical Grade 11 listed building complete with own bell tower and slate roof, ivy clad walls and curved archways offers a unique charm and wonderful experience during your stay. This stunning hotel is the perfect venue for weddings, events and conferences in an elegant, professional atmosphere with a choice of rooms and suites and they can host events from small to up to 140 people. The Alverton offers a wonderful four star experience complete with AA Rosette classic contemporary bar and brasserie serving unique British favourites expertly cooked, and there's a beautiful garden and terrace and much more, come for everything fabulous, you'll find it here with old world charm.READ MORE
Manor Cottage2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Manor Cottage located in Truro is a pretty Regency house built around 1820 converted into a quality 4 star bed and breakfast with 5 letting rooms. Ideally sited on the A390 opposite the Tresillian river in England, just 3 miles from the centre of Truro.READ MORE
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