A Journey Through the Cobbled Streets of Truro

A Journey Through the Cobbled Streets of Truro

The charming city of Truro is at the heart of Cornwall. Often a focal point for shoppers, the cobbled streets will lead you to local and well-known shops along with a range of café’s and restaurants. The only city of Cornwall started off with humble beginnings as a Celtic village. Centred around many trades from tin mining to wool making, Truro has come a long way from its origins. The ports of Truro started establishing foreign trade, allowing the town to prosper, and become what it is today.

Truro’s focal point has definitely got to be the historic city centre and perhaps one of the greatest attractions is the cathedral which gives Truro its city status. The spires of the cathedral tower over the town centre, often following you around as you go about your day. You can spot the spires peeking through various points of Truro, providing a stunning backdrop of the city. Ornate engravings are deeply embedded within the towering walls of the cathedral showing images of religious figures, its designer truly inspired by the Gothic revival. It took between 1880 to 1910 to complete the cathedral which now takes the title of Cornwall’s tallest building.

Although Truro Cathedral is the focal point of the city, Truro has much more to offer. Truronians pride themselves in the greenery that surrounds their city. One particularly well- known area is Boscawen Park. With a spacious field often used for picnics and games of football in the summertime, the park is a beautiful place, especially for families. A huge jungle gym, swings and slides help keep the kids entertained. To top it off, you will often find new flower arrangements throughout the park every time you go. Strategic patterns of bright flora light up the fields, attracting the bird, bees, and the avid photographers. Right next to the park is the famous duck pond, home to a family of swans, ducks, and flitting seagulls. Well fed by the regular visitors, you can make your way around the pond, bordered by subtropical trees and benches carved into wooden stumps. If you head a little further down, you will be hit with the spectacular view of Sunny’s Corner, a local haunt for the dog walkers and the seascape seekers.

Truro is known to be a hub for artisans, especially in the various markets that the city hosts. The town centre regularly entertains a farmer market every Wednesday and Saturday selling everything from free range eggs and organic honey to food stalls and hand-made crafts. Pannier Market is close by and also holds a smorgasbord of stalls. You can find anything in there from bag and shoe repairs, a florist, a vegetable stall, Cornish souvenirs and so much more. Another well-known market is Lemon Street Market. At the core of this place is the independent seller. Little boutiques with beautiful window displays will draw you in. Based in its namesake street, which was also named after merchant William Lemon, the market is surrounded by beautiful Georgian buildings with its iconic brickwork. This is definitely a picture worthy street.

Truro offers a range of accommodation for all its visitors. Whether it’s the luxury hotel experience or quaint B&B’s only a stones-throw away from the city centre, you will definitely find somewhere to stay in this beautiful city. Truro overlooks a network of meandering rivers, streams, and creeks. This is where the King Harry Ferry comes in. Established in 1888, the ferry is the perfect way to enjoy Truro in all its glory. As you take the short journey across the Fal River, you will be able to take in the views as you bob across the waters and see the tree-filled horizon glide past. Back on terra firma, the warm brew lovers will love Tregothnan. Holding the title of being the UK’s first home-grown tea cultivation, Tregothnan provides the perfect environment to grow the plant. Guided tours are available for those curious in seeing where their cuppa was made. Tregothnan also houses some of the UK’s rarest plants. After the tour around the leafy grounds, it is highly suggested to visit the tea room and get a taste of a freshly brewed cup of tea. We recommend enjoying it with a Cornish cream tea – jam first of course!

If your palette falls on the more savoury and spicy side, then we suggest you end your day out in Truro with a lovely meal at The Shanaz. With a long history of serving the local

Truronian’s (the heart of what Truro is all about), we promise to provide you with just that, the Truro experience.

Truro comes second amongst the smallest cities in the UK. Despite its tiny status, it still packs a punch.