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About Truro
The lovely Cathedral of Truro was fortunate to have the patronage of H.M.King Edward VII and H.M. Queen Alexandra, who graciously permitted their names to be bestowed upon the 204ft high Western towers that were completed in 1910. The south-western tower is named after the King, while the north-west tower is named after Queen Alexandra.
This great house of God, stands on the site of the former 16th-century parish church of St.Mary which was demolished to make way for the new Cathedral, which was designed by John Loughborough Pearson. The south aisle is this only part of the old church not to be demolished, it was incorporated into the new building. The Cathedral is in the Early English style, apart from the two western towers, a third tower rises majestically to a height of 250ft above the point where nave and chancel meet. This tower is dedicated to Queen Victoria and was completed in 1903. Interestingly, and unusually, all three towers are crowned by stone spires.
Truro, today is Cornwall's unofficial capital and adminstrative centre but in the Middle Ages Truro was one of the towns which controlled Cornwall's flourishing tin mining industry. Surprisingly, in the same period and in spite of being several miles from open seas, the town developed as a port. In the 17th-century, just as the town of Falmouth developed, Truro no longer held on to it's position as a major outlet for tin. The town suffered financial hardship and it was thought that this was through the reduction of it's port authority, ordered because Charles II felt the town had not been sufficiently loyal to his father during the Civil War. Fact or Legend, who knows.
Apart from the Cathedral, the town of Truro has some marvellous examples of Georgian architecture, and Lemon Street is one of the best preserved georgian streets in England. There is a superb mix-match of fine architecture from all periods to be seen around the town. Beautifully preserved and well cared for cottages and houses pop up at every turn and the fine Assembly Rooms, built of Bath stone, date from late 16th-century.
The County Museum and Art Gallery, perfectly illustrates Cornish life and archaeology. Cornish wildlife and crafts are featured and the museum contains many fine paintings, porcelain, English Pewter and Japanese ivories and lacquer. There is a fascinating display of Cornish mineral stone.
Regular markets are held in the town and these include antique markets. There are several quaint craft shops as well as a good supply of shops who stock merchandise to meet the demands of modern day living. Excellent fish and seafood are served in all local inns and restaurants along with good wine or a refreshing pint of ale or cider! The town has a pleasant indoor swimming pool and there are regular river cruises. The town is surrounded by some of the most enchanting coastal villages to be found in Cornwall and amid some of England's most glorious countryside.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Truro
| Truro Cathedral | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Callestock Cider Farm | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Trewithen Gardens | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St. Agnes Leisure Park | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St Anthony Lighthouse | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Caerhays Castle & Gardens | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Cornish Mines and Engines | (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lost Gardens of Heligan | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in TruroAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Truro
St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction S)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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Veryan, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)
Popular Cornish resort in the heart of the beautiful Roseland peninsula, Veryan is a place of strong Cornish traditions which offers it's visitors a genuine welcome.
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Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)
Lovely coastal region lying at the mouth of Trevellas Coombe, a steep valley with stone built tall chimneys and the shell of a derelict engine house still standing as evocative reminders of the old Blue Hills Tin Mine.
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)
Once one of the centers of the cornish tin mining industry, St Agnes is steeped in mining history, with many old engine houses to...
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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Portloe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)
"One of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages" - Sir John Betjeman (famous poet 1906-1984)
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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Holywell, in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)
This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions.
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Crantock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N)
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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| Truro Station | (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) |
| Perranwell Station | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (43.1 miles, 69.3 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (73.6 miles, 118.5 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (76.6 miles, 123.3 km, direction E) |
| Truro to London | (231.8 miles, 373.0 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Truro
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Truro center |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW) |
| The Idle Rocks Hotel | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction S) |
| Lugger Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE) |
| The Falmouth Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction S) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S) |
| The Lerryn Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S) |
| The Royal Duchy Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Truro |