Attractions near Truro
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Truro Cathedral
Cornwall's only cathedral. Built in the 1880s, the cathedral's 250ft high spire still dominates the city
Royal Cornwall Museum
The Royal Cornwall is the county’s oldest museum, famed for its important collections of natural history, geology, decorative arts and Newlyn School paintings
Bosvigo Garden
Georgian house surrounded by fine gardens featuring walled garden, borders, topiary and original Victorian conservatory. Also includes small woodland area and attached nursery
Penrose Water Gardens
Established for over twenty years, set within a beautiful woodland valley two and a half miles from Truro, in the centre of Cornwall
Tregothnan Estate
Extending over 40 hectares, the Tregothnan garden is the largest historic garden in Cornwall. The collection of plants, is highly regarded in the botanic world.
Trelissick Garden
Tranquil garden near Truro with wonderful views of the River Fal. Set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants
Roseland House and Garden
18th century Mine Captain's House surrounded by a one acre garden with a large range of exotic and unusual plants. Attached nursery
Trewithen Gardens
An historic private estate boasting one of the loveliest gardens in England There is nowhere quite like Trewithen. With its magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias, its wonderful…
Burncoose Nurseries and Gardens
30 acre woodland garden and attached nursery. Owned by the Caerhays estate from where many of the trees and shrubs came.
St Mawes Castle
Perfectly preserved coastal fortress built by Henry VIII. In partnership with its twin, Pendennis, it guards the entrance of the Fal Estuary.
Blue Hills Tin Streams
Tour of tin streams with the opportunity to see the processing of the mineral to finished articles. Tin giftware and jewellery cast on site.
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum provides an interactive display of boats and their various functions in industry and recreation.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
The Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a narrow gauge railway which opened in 1849 as a mineral line from Newquay to East Wheal Rose and was reopened in 1974 as a tourist attraction
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle was built in the middle of the 16th century by Henry VIII as one of a pair of forts, with St Mawes Castle, to protect the Fal Estuary from the threat of invasion from France and Spain
Trerice
Elizabethan manor house situated 3 miles from Newquay. Now owned by the National Trust
Caerhays Castle & Gardens
Caerhays Castle & Gardens. An imposing 19th century castle designed by John Nash set in 60 acres of woodland gardens and a private beach
Hollywell Bay Fun Park
Rides and entertainment ideal for kids. Including go-karts, pitch and putt and bumper boats.
Newquay Zoo
Newquay Animal World is Cornwall's only zoo and has become one of the leading wildlife parks in the country
Blue Reef Aquarium
Overlooking a popular Newquay surfing beach, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning collection of marine displays from the Cornish coast to as far afield as the Caribbean
Carwinion House and Bamboo Garden
18th Century manor house set in 12 acres of natural Victorian gardens overlooking the Helford River Estuary
Glendurgan Gardens
One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary.
Trebah Gardens
Trebah Gardens, spectacular 26 acre Cornish ravine garden that descends 200 feet to a private beach on the River Helford located near Falmouth in Cornwall
Poldark Mine
Located in the picturesque Wendron Valley, close to Helston, Poldark Mine has free admission to the main site and offers something for all the family
National Seal Sanctuary
The National Seal Sanctuary is a haven for injured and orphaned seal pups set on the picturesque Helford Estuary in the lovely village of Gweek
Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery
The Japanese Garden & Bonsai Nursery is an authentic Japanese garden with many of the traditional features. Located near Newquay in Cornwall
Trelowarren House and Gardens
One of Corwall's most historic estates, located on the Lizard Peninsula near the River Helford
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
Over 50 birds of prey, many of which take part in regular flying displays plus 'hands-on' experiences.
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