Truro

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Truro

Truro is Cornwall’s only city, with a striking three spired cathedral above a lively centre of independent shops, cafes and Georgian architecture built on the wealth of the old tin and copper trade. It is Cornwall’s main hub for shopping and culture, with the Royal Cornwall Museum, good rail and road links and the Fal Estuary a short drive away.

My video here is Kennel Vale on a perfect autumn day.

When you are ready to plan a visit, my other website, Best In Cornwall, has guides covering parking, beaches, walks, where to eat and where to stay. Here are the ones for Truro, covering parking and getting there, things to do, eating, staying and history.

Truro videos

Plan your visit to Truro

My videos show you what Truro looks like. These Best In Cornwall guides cover the practical side.

Parking and getting there

Where to leave the car in and around Truro.

The best places to park in Truro

Things to do

The best things to do in Truro.

The best things to do in Truro

Where to eat

A guide to the best places to eat in Truro.

The best places to eat in Truro

Where to stay

Places to stay in and around Truro.

The best places to stay in Truro

History and facts

History, background and surprising facts about Truro.

10 fascinating facts about Truro

Find a place to stay in Truro

Real-time availability for hotels and coastal retreats around Truro.

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