What to do and see in Truro, England: The Best Free Things to do

April 18, 2022 Viva Honore

Truro (/ˈtrʊəroʊ/; Cornish: Truru) is a city and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is Cornwall's county town, only city, and centre for administration, leisure and retail. Truro's population was recorded as 18,766 in the 2011 census. People from Truro are known as Truronians. As the most southern city in mainland Great Britain, Truro grew as a centre of trade from its port and then as a stannary town for the tin mining industry. Its cathedral was completed in 1910. Places of interest include the Royal Cornwall Museum, the Hall for Cornwall and Cornwall's Courts of Justice.
Restaurants in Truro

1. Truro Cathedral

14 St. Marys Street, Truro TR1 2AF England +44 1872 276782 http://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,392 reviews

Truro Cathedral

Reviewed By MalcolmBalto - Aylesbury, United Kingdom

A beautiful building with super acoustics and a very friendly and generous clergy! I enjoyed singing there for a week with the Alleyn Singers and hopefully will get the chance to sing there again.

2. The Victory Inn

Victory Hill, Truro TR2 5DQ England +44 1326 270324 http://www.victory-inn.co.uk
Excellent
75%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

The Victory Inn

Reviewed By jamesfarra

Had a veg burger and veg chilli with dirty fries - the pub is a perfect example of a proper Cornish pub with friendly staff who are very chirpy. The food was really tasty and the portions were huge (still finished the lot it was so good!) Well worth a visit, book a table and have a little walk along the (very windy) cliff top to build a hearty appetite

3. Boscawen Park

Municipal Buildings Boscawen Street, Truro TR1 2NE England +44 1872 274766 http://www.truro.gov.uk/Parks-and-Gardens/Boscawen-Park.aspx
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 78 reviews

Boscawen Park

Reviewed By 806peterz - London, United Kingdom

Recommended to visit this park if we had time by the lady in the tourist office. We took the walk to the park which is about a mile from the centre of Truro. It was a lovely walk and the park is very well provided with toilets and refreshment facilities. After a short rest and a coffee we went back to the City to continue to explore. The view of the Cathedral from here is excellent, as Truro is quite low level it dominates City.

4. Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire

Old Conns Works Bissoe, Truro TR4 8QZ England +44 1872 870341 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Bikechainbissoebikehireandcafe/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=overview
Excellent
77%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire

You name it - we've most probably got it! We hire Mountain bikes, hybrids with full mudguards, children's bicycles of all sizes, we also have tandems, child tag along bikes, enclosed child trailers, tricycles and baby seats. All cycles are well maintained by a cycle industry trained mechanic and are new each season. We specialise in group hire from schools, youth clubs, Scouts, Guides, HM Forces and community groups. HIRE RATES The bikes are hired on a daily rate. Hire price includes helmets, pump, locks, tool kit, back pack and free parking. Hybrid (Adult) 29er Mountain bike (Adult) 26" Front Suspension Mountain Bike (Adult) 24" Wheel Suspension Mountain Bike (Kids) 20" Wheel Mountain Bike (Kids) 16" 14" 12" Wheel(Kids) Tag-alongs Trailers(can take 2 children) Tricycle (adult) Tandem (Experienced riders only) Suspension Mountain Bike with Baby Seat Weekly rates available (3 days or more save 10%) ADVANCE BOOKING You can book your chosen type of bike in advance with a simple Credit Card payment of the hire costs. Your bike will be ready and waiting for your collection on the day. Payments are non-refundable but are transferable with 24 hours notice. Bookings are advised especially for tandems, tricycles and children's equipment. Reserving your bike the day before is recommended, however you can just ring or turn up on the day if you so wish. LONG TERM HIRE Long term hire is also available and prices will reflect the time on hire, for those who would like a cycle holiday in Cornwall. We can supply panniers, or a trailer if required. Simply phone or email. CAR PARKING Our car park is free to all bike hire customers, non-hire customers should pay our day rate of £3.00 inside the cafe when they arrive. The car park is open from 9am, we also welcome horse boxes and trailers, we advise that you park at the far end of the car park taking up only one space, we even provide a hitching rail for your horses when you call into the cafe for refreshments. Opening Hours: Winter - 9:00 am - 17:30 pm Thursday - Monday Summer - 9:00 am - 17;30 pm 7 days - a - week

Reviewed By 250patrickm - Truro, United Kingdom

The Bike Chain Bike Hire and Cafe is in a great location for a wide range of trails in a variety of landscapes. The cafe is a little oasis and offers rest, refreshment and recuperation. This is perfect coffee or lunch spot when out on the trails. Great staff team.

5. St. Agnes Beach

Truro England
Excellent
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Good
27%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

St. Agnes Beach

Reviewed By B9730YJpaulf - Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Another visit to this lovely little cove; it has everything you need a couple of car parks, life guards, Dog friendly, cafes, bars and shops. Did I mention the gorgeous stunning scenery and clean crisp surf..... The village of St Agnes itself sprawls down the steep valley and its worth taking a stroll all the way down!

6. Truro Farmers Market

Lemon Quay, Truro TR1 2LW England +44 7968 614759 [email protected] http://www.trurofarmers.co.uk/
Excellent
69%
Good
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Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Truro Farmers Market

The white and green striped stalls of Truro Farmers Market are at the grassroots of Cornwall’s culinary scene; come and discover the best produce our county has to offer! Soak up the smells of freshly baked bread and smoked fish, rows of perfect blue duck eggs, preserves in a rainbow of colours and cakes to make your mouth water. A friendly welcome is guaranteed from the traders, some of whom are truly artisan in scale and others who are courted for their produce by the famous chefs of Cornwall and beyond. As well as the weekly markets on a Wednesday and Saturday, Truro Farmers Market also ‘pops up’ in Falmouth on the pedestrianised area known as The Moor every Tuesday.

Reviewed By NickWo90

Great range of local products and always such a friendly buzz around the market. Always toping up my Gin collection from Elemental Cornish Gin and kimchi from Delea Fermented Foods! The range of fresh food is always a challenge to choose between.

7. Truro Community Library

Union Place, Truro TR1 1EP England +44 300 123 4111 http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries/your-local-library/truro-community-library/
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Truro Community Library

8. Victoria Gardens

13A St. Georges Road, Truro TR1 3JE England https://www.visittruro.org.uk/things-do/victoria-gardens
Excellent
58%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Victoria Gardens

Reviewed By 806peterz - London, United Kingdom

Told about this park by the lady in the tourist office. Interesting access through a passage near the courts. This is a beautiful garden on the side of a hill. The centre point is what I believe is a Victorian bandstand, however, there are a number of interesting sculptures and a floral display/memorial of a spitfire. We sat and enjoyed our picnic here - there were toilets available in the part at the lower entrance.

9. On The Rocks

2 Duke Street, Truro TR1 2QE England +44 7581 124152 [email protected] http://www.ontherocksbars.co.uk
Excellent
78%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
11%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

On The Rocks

Opening in 2019, On The Rocks is a local neighbourhood bar serving great cocktails, wines, beers and ciders. Our craft is in cocktails – our drinks have easy to identify, bold flavours, made using cutting edge methods. We make all of our syrups, cordials, blends, sherbets and sorbets on-site using locally sourced, fresh produce.

Reviewed By 23jackim - London, United Kingdom

We went into On The Rocks on Tuesday evening for a few cocktails and they were lovely. The service was great and the guys were very keen to make sure you enjoyed your drinks and to advise you on the next one! I would really recommend a trip to the Bar when you're in Truro if you like good service and nice drinks

10. Callestick Ice Cream Parlour

Callestick Callestick Farm, Truro TR4 9LL England +44 1872 573126 [email protected] http://www.callestickfarm.co.uk
Excellent
51%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 339 reviews

Callestick Ice Cream Parlour

Here at Callestick Farm we use fresh milk all from our own grass fed herd of Jersey x Friesian cows, local cream & then add the finest fruits & confectionery to create flavour upon flavour of dreamy, ice creamy indulgence! Our ice cream parlour located in the heart of Cornwall serves a variety of treats including hot waffles, our ever popular Cornish cream teas... (Remember - jam first!) And of course our ice cream sundaes! Head up to the Viewing Gallery where you can watch our production team in the factory making our delicious ice cream! We are perfect for an afternoon relaxing in our sunny courtyard, after a day at the beach or to shelter in our parlour when the Cornish weather is doing its thing. Our philosophy is simple; a balanced diet is an ice cream in each hand.

Reviewed By fatlass1

James, Dan and Josh all loved the play area, the big deck chair and the cow. They liked watching the ice cream been made then eating it. Brilliant day out for the whole family

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