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31 Best and Fun Things To Do In Truro, England


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This delightful town can be found on the coast of Cornwall, boasting narrow streets made of cobbles and a plethora of delicious seafood eateries. The city is famous for its impressive architecture and rich history, including the iconic Truro Cathedral, which happens to be one of the biggest in all of England.

The cathedral has been a focal point of Truro’s life since it was built, serving as a place of worship, a civic building, and even as a place where criminals were hanged. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful buildings in the country.

Truro is also home to many fine restaurants and cafés. It’s also home to the Callestick Ice Cream Parlour, which offers a great selection of this sweet treat.

Read our list of the best things to do in Truro, England, below to help you plan your next trip

The 31 Most Popular Things To Do In Truro, England

31. UrlaubCornwall.de

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: St Pirans Truro

Web Address:   https://urlaubcornwall.de/

30. The Water Tower

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Trelissick Garden Feock Truro

Tel:  344-800-2070

Web Address:   https://nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/the-water-tower-cornwall

29. Penrose Water Gardens

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Shortlanesend Truro

28. Bosvigo Gardens

3.8 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

Location: Bosvigo La Truro

Tel:  1872-275774

Web Address:   http://bosvigo.com/

27. Roundwood Quay

4.3 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Truro

26. Restronguet Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

25. Carrick Roads

4.7 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

24. Mylor Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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23. Trevince Estate Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: Trevince Redruth

Tel:  1209-822725

Web Address:   https://trevince.co.uk/

22. Bissoe Valley Nature Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (88 reviews)

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Location: Gwennap Truro

Tel:  1872-273939

Web Address:   http://cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/bissoe-valley

21. Hendra Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (89 reviews)

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Location: 4 Hendra Road Truro

20. Trewithen Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

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Location: Grampound Rd. Truro

Tel:  1726-883647

Web Address:   http://trewithengardens.co.uk/

19. Llama Lland

4.8 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

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Location: Penare Farm Shortlanesend Truro

Tel:  1872-540465

Web Address:   http://llamalland.com/

18. Pendower Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (181 reviews)

Location: S W Coast Path Truro

17. Loe Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (197 reviews)

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16. St Just-in-Roseland Church

4.9 ★★★★★ (247 reviews)

Location: St Just in Roseland Truro

Tel:  1326-270871

Web Address:   http://stjustandstmawes.org.uk/

15. Mount Hawke Skatepark

4.8 ★★★★★ (310 reviews)

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Location: Waterworks Gover House Mount Hawke Skatepark

Tel:  1209-891491

Web Address:   http://mounthawkeskatepark.com/

14. Enys Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ (324 reviews)

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Location: Penryn

Tel:  7535-151057

Web Address:   http://enysgardens.org.uk/

13. ATV Centre Ltd

4.8 ★★★★★ (398 reviews)

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Location: Blackwater Truro

Tel:  1872-560753

Web Address:   http://atv-centre.com/

12. Victoria Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (462 reviews)

Location: 13A Street George’s Road Truro

11. Truro Bowl

4.2 ★★★★☆ (506 reviews)

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Location: 1 2 Oak Way Truro

Tel:  1872-222333

Web Address:   http://truro-bowl.co.uk/

10. Kennall Vale Nature Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (516 reviews)

Location: Ponsanooth Truro

Web Address:   https://cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/kennall-vale

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9. Lemon Street Gallery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 13 Lemon Street Truro

Tel:  1872-275757

Web Address:   https://lemonstreetgallery.co.uk/

8. Skinner’s Brewery, Tap Yard Bar, Shop & Cafe.

4.7 ★★★★★ (77 reviews)

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Location: Newham Road Truro

Tel:  1872-271885

Web Address:   http://skinnersbrewery.com/

7. The Celtic Tossers – Axe Throwing

4.9 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: 8 Tabernacle Street Truro

Tel:  1872-857330

Web Address:   http://theceltictossers.co.uk/

6. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

4.8 ★★★★★ (121 reviews)

Location: Pydar House Truro

Tel:  1872-322350

Web Address:   http://cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/

5. Royal Cornwall Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (456 reviews)

Location: 25 River Street Truro

Tel:  1872-272205

Web Address:   http://royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/

4. Boscawen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,142 reviews)

Location: Malpas Road Truro

Tel:  1872-274766

3. Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,408 reviews)

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Location: Penhallow Truro

Tel:  1872-573356

Web Address:   https://healeyscyder.co.uk/

2. Truro Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,854 reviews)

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Location: St Mary’s St Truro

Tel:  1872-276782

Web Address:   https://trurocathedral.org.uk/

1. National Trust – Trelissick Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,854 reviews)

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Location: Feock Truro

Tel:  1872-862090

Web Address:   https://nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Truro, England! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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