Truro is Cornwall’s capital city and a bustling holiday base to explore the south west. Truro is full of history, culture mixed with modern day chic.
The most popular attraction is Truro’s magnificent Victorian Cathedral. It was built in the gothic style using modern building techniques to give the wonderful building you can see today.
The city of Truro is a place where stunning Victorian and Georgian architecture blends in sympathetically with the new and offers a wealth of entertainment ranging from theatre, concerts, galleries, a cinema, live music, nightlife and a range of cafes and restaurants.
Truro provides a sophisticated base from which to explore Cornwall’s attractions which are all within about an hours drive. The popular The Eden Project in St Austell, The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, St Michaels Mount and Lands End are all within an easy drive of Truro.
There are numerous beaches either on the rugged north coast, including surfing beaches such as Fistral, Watergate Bay and Perranporth while on the south coast there are secluded coves and calmer waters, with Carhays and Gorran being two popular destinations. Both coasts are less than a 30 minute drive from Truro.
Another popular attraction in the city is the River that flows under the roads and buildings down to the tidal river at Newham. There are many walks and boat trips to be enjoyed along the river, where you will pass charming villages and wooded creeks along the way.
From the beautiful floral displays in the spring to the famous City of Lights parade in the winter Truro really does have something to offer all year round.