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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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Pe-Pen
- Old Kea
- Diocese of Truro
- List of United Kingdom locations: Po-Poz
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- Truro and Penwith College
- Truro College
- Lamorran and Merther
- Shortlanesend and Allet
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ma-Maq
- List of United Kingdom locations: Ge-Gl
- 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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Thi-Thw
- 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
- List of United Kingdom locations: Peo-Pn
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- Tolverne
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- Trelissick Garden
- Hugus
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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
The Townhouse Rooms2009-10-09
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Townhouse Rooms are a family run business located in Truro with an on site restaurant. Truro based Townhouse Rooms hotel is an ideal base for people who enjoy cycling, walking, sailing or going to the beach. READ MORE
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South Penarth2017-01-26
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
South Penarth is located in St. Clements Hill, Truro, Cornwall, England offering luxury self catering holiday accommodation in this stunning grade 11 listed attached house. Bordering an area of outstanding natural beauty, a wonderful stay awaits within a slice of Cornish heritage complete with large swimming pool, en-suite master bedroom and 4 further bedrooms, come stay in grandeur and character, you won't want to leave. South Penarth features a beautiful hand crafted walnut staircase, a lounge with open fires and digital TV, and light and spacious kitchen and dining areas have views to the stunning garden with tropical planting. There's a patio with outdoor dining table for ten and a barbeque, plus a tree house, zip wire, football post and trampoline, come for a fabulous stay, you'll love it here. There are also bed and breakfast options available for business or pleasure stays.READ MORE
The Victoria Inn2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Victoria Inn serves exquisite meals all day and have live sport on all BT Sports channels from their location in Threemilestone just 3 miles from Truro, Cornwall. They have bed and breakfast accommodation too with fantastic rates, and four rooms are available for business or leisure travellers within walking distance of Truro Business park, the city centre college and more. The Victoria Inn has a fantastic menu with daily specials including pie of the day, soup of the day, curry of the day, a New York Burger, homemade fishcakes and teriyaki chicken, there's also an exquisite breakfast menu and something for everyone from their traditional pub menu. They also host fun packed nights and have a fantastic meeting facility for up to 30 people with full audio visual and projection facilities, come for a memorable visit and enjoy with family and friends or colleagues.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
The Kazbah2017-01-30
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Kazbah in Truro, Cornwall, England welcomes dogs and offers a friendly environment with great food, free WIFI and a pool table. They have great events and promotions running all the time, and there are free pool nights, after work wind downs and not to be missed drink promotions. Kazbah also offer a free function room for your events and celebrations, and it's wonderfully private with own bar, ideal for parties, meetings and private dining, book today for a successful, event, celebration or function in beautiful surrounds. 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
Falmouth Bay Seafood Cafe2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Falmouth Bay Seafood Cafe in Truro, Cornwall, England offers an award winning dining experience in your favourite seafood restaurant support only sustainable fisherman using low impact fishing methods that preserve the environment. The menu is ever changing and meals are made to order, enjoy local rock oysters, plates for nibbles and sharing, mouthwatering starters and mains including crab and lobster risotto, fish platters, seafood platters, exquisite desserts and more. End your delicious, adventurous dining journey at Falmouth Bay Seafood Cafe with a selection of Cornish cheeses, artisan biscuits, grapes and fig chutney, the fantastic team awaits you, they also host live music events, check out the website for dates.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
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
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
The Norway Inn2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Norway Inn is a popular and well known local historical pub between Truro and Fallmouth, Cornwall, England and they have returned to their roots as a coaching inn with luxury en-suite bedrooms for you too stay in as well. Located in the village of Perranarworthal, the Norway Inn boasts an extensive bar area with plenty of cosy nooks and corners as they say, so come relax, settle back and enjoy a wonderful meal, a specialty coffee, fine wine or award winning ale. The menu is extensive and includes fresh fish and a regularly changing specials board as well as traditional pub meals and more contemporary dishes and they are famous for their award winning Cornish carvery. The Norway Inn also has two circular walks starting from the pub door, one over gentle terrain and the other slightly more challenging, take a walk and work up an appetite before heading in, or even after.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
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
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
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 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
Blankednick Farm Bed and Breakfast2017-01-25
Located in Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Blankednick Farm Bed and Breakfast in Truro, Cornwall, England is family run and dedicated to hospitality, and they offer spacious, beautifully appointed, comfortable rooms in a home from home environment. With and elevated position on the edge of the Kennal River Valley and delight Cornish countryside views, your stay starts with a complimentary and delicious Cornish cream tea with homemade buttermilk scones. Blankednick Farm Bed and Breakfast offer breakfast choices of full English Cornish or a light continental breakfast, and they are open all year round, and ideally based for exploring South West Cornwall and visitor attractions, come for a fabulous stay. 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 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 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 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
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