Kirsty’s guidebook
City/town information
Consisting of many amazing features, such as the Cathedral or the Hall For Cornwall, whilst still withholding its Cornish Culture by containing marvellous local gardens and a Farmers Market on Lemon Quay, it is not hard to find yourself entangled within the old and the new of Truro.
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Truro
Consisting of many amazing features, such as the Cathedral or the Hall For Cornwall, whilst still withholding its Cornish Culture by containing marvellous local gardens and a Farmers Market on Lemon Quay, it is not hard to find yourself entangled within the old and the new of Truro.
Food scene
Truro Farmers Market
Lemon QuayOn Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am-3pm
www.falriver.co.uk (Here you will find lots of extra info)
The Fal River boats some of the UK's most wonderful waterways, it takes in the beautiful waters of the Carrick Roads, over looked by the magnificent backdrop of St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula. Here you will find a fantastic array of things to do from sailing to kayaking.
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Enterprise Boats Ltd
www.falriver.co.uk (Here you will find lots of extra info)
The Fal River boats some of the UK's most wonderful waterways, it takes in the beautiful waters of the Carrick Roads, over looked by the magnificent backdrop of St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula. Here you will find a fantastic array of things to do from sailing to kayaking.
www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk 5 minute car journey. There is parking here but limited
TIP; Park at Boscawen park and stroll to the Heron Inn, it only takes about 10 mins
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Heron Inn
Trenhaile Terracewww.heroninnmalpas.co.uk 5 minute car journey. There is parking here but limited
TIP; Park at Boscawen park and stroll to the Heron Inn, it only takes about 10 mins
www.hubbox.co.uk 01872 240700 (5 mins walk from Air BnB) Great for families
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Hubbox
116 Kenwyn Stwww.hubbox.co.uk 01872 240700 (5 mins walk from Air BnB) Great for families
www.longstore.co.uk 01872 430000 They also have a place in Charlestown, St Austell
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The Lemon Street Gallery
13 Lemon Stwww.longstore.co.uk 01872 430000 They also have a place in Charlestown, St Austell
www.pandorainn.com An ancient thatched inn, right by the water on the way to Falmouth approx 15-20 minutes by car
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Pandora Inn
Restronguet Hillwww.pandorainn.com An ancient thatched inn, right by the water on the way to Falmouth approx 15-20 minutes by car
www.thewateringhole.co.uk great for sunsets and live bands Located at Perranporth 15-20 minutes by car
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The Watering Hole
19 St Pirans Rdwww.thewateringhole.co.uk great for sunsets and live bands Located at Perranporth 15-20 minutes by car
www.bowgie.com, cliff top views with lovely walks to Polyjoke beach, which is more known to the locals and is beautiful for the poppy fields Near Newquay 20 - 25 minutes by car
The Bowgie
www.bowgie.com, cliff top views with lovely walks to Polyjoke beach, which is more known to the locals and is beautiful for the poppy fields Near Newquay 20 - 25 minutes by car
www.lewinnicklodge.co.uk Cliff top views on the headland
Newquay - 25 minutes by car
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Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandwww.lewinnicklodge.co.uk Cliff top views on the headland
Newquay - 25 minutes by car
www.hiddenhut.co.uk Great place for walks with light bites or ice creams On the Roseland Peninsula approx 25 - 30 minutes by car
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The Hidden Hut
www.hiddenhut.co.uk Great place for walks with light bites or ice creams On the Roseland Peninsula approx 25 - 30 minutes by car
Truro a very local pub 5 minutes drive or 20 minute walk
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The Rising Sun
Mitchell HillTruro a very local pub 5 minutes drive or 20 minute walk
Shanaz
1 Edward St5 Minute walk away
Lovely family friendly cafe - Truro 5 minute walk away
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Arts Cafe
26 River StLovely family friendly cafe - Truro 5 minute walk away
Charlie's Fish and Chips
Pensilva RoadOne of the chippys in Truro 01872 261313, 5 minute drive away
Eastern Dragon
16 Frances StreetPopular Chinese Takeaway and only 5 minutes walk away
01872 275313
Stunning views over St Michaels Mount
www.thegodolphin.com
Appro a 40 minute drive away
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Godolphin Arms
West EndStunning views over St Michaels Mount
www.thegodolphin.com
Appro a 40 minute drive away
Great pub For Families a 5 minute drive away or a 10 minute walk if you fancy a drink
County Arms, Truro
HighertownGreat pub For Families a 5 minute drive away or a 10 minute walk if you fancy a drink
Great little cafe with gorgeous outdoor space now called bread & butter a 5 minute walk away
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Bread & Butter (cafe in Truro)
20 & 24 River StGreat little cafe with gorgeous outdoor space now called bread & butter a 5 minute walk away
Sightseeing
Catedral de Truro
Saint Mary's Street5 - 10 minute walk away
Try the Walking tour of Truro which can be purchased from the Tourist information office.(Footsteps around Truro by Penny Fincken £2) 5 - 10 minute walk away
Visit Truro Tourist Information Centre
30 Boscawen StTry the Walking tour of Truro which can be purchased from the Tourist information office.(Footsteps around Truro by Penny Fincken £2) 5 - 10 minute walk away
An award winning Public Gardens and great play area for children under 12. Free Table Tennis tables, Tennis courts available for booking. Public Toilets and Cafe. Free parking
TIP: Children still not tired at the end of the day, head here, take fish and chips with you, a Picnic, BBQ or the local Sainsburys will cook their pizza for £1 extra and put them in takeaway boxes. For those who like to exercise while on holiday, its a runners paradise along the river bank and very level. Park here and stroll in to The Heron Inn at Malpas its a 10 minute stroll
Boscawen park is a 5 minute driv away or about a 30 minute walk away
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Boscawen Park
Malpas RoadAn award winning Public Gardens and great play area for children under 12. Free Table Tennis tables, Tennis courts available for booking. Public Toilets and Cafe. Free parking
TIP: Children still not tired at the end of the day, head here, take fish and chips with you, a Picnic, BBQ or the local Sainsburys will cook their pizza for £1 extra and put them in takeaway boxes. For those who like to exercise while on holiday, its a runners paradise along the river bank and very level. Park here and stroll in to The Heron Inn at Malpas its a 10 minute stroll
Boscawen park is a 5 minute driv away or about a 30 minute walk away
Pretty little gardens with Band Stand. Music often played on a Sunday through the Summer 5 minute walk away
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Victoria Gardens
13A St George's RdPretty little gardens with Band Stand. Music often played on a Sunday through the Summer 5 minute walk away
Brewery Tour of the local Award winning Cask Ales 5 minute driveaway or a 20 minute walk away, near Tesco Truro
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Skinner's Brewery
Newham RoadBrewery Tour of the local Award winning Cask Ales 5 minute driveaway or a 20 minute walk away, near Tesco Truro
Being refurbished until Autum 2021 but often holds a great variety of Theatrical performances. 5 - 10 minute walk away
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Sala para Cornualles
Back QuayBeing refurbished until Autum 2021 but often holds a great variety of Theatrical performances. 5 - 10 minute walk away
Hire a boat and enjoy the local water ways, no sailing experience required. 20 - 30 minute drive away
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Mylor Boat Hire
Hire a boat and enjoy the local water ways, no sailing experience required. 20 - 30 minute drive away
Non sandy small beach great for water sports and only 10 minutes away by car
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Loe Beach Watersports
Non sandy small beach great for water sports and only 10 minutes away by car
Orca Sea Safaris
North Quaywww.orcaseasafaris.co.uk
www.nmmc.co.uk Events square in Falmouth always has different things going on. Worth catching the train from Truro as there are two stops in Falmouth, one very close to the Maritime Museum and the other at Pendennis, great for Pendennis Castle and the beaches. Only a 20 minute drive away
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Museo Marítimo Nacional de Cornualles
Discovery Quaywww.nmmc.co.uk Events square in Falmouth always has different things going on. Worth catching the train from Truro as there are two stops in Falmouth, one very close to the Maritime Museum and the other at Pendennis, great for Pendennis Castle and the beaches. Only a 20 minute drive away
www.english-heritage.org.uk
TIP: Worth catching the train from Truro and get off at the last stop. Walk along the Seafront towards Gyllyngvase beach or Rockpooling on Castle beach. Lots of History on Pendennis point along with lovely ice creams.
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Castillo de Pendennis
Castle Drivewww.english-heritage.org.uk
TIP: Worth catching the train from Truro and get off at the last stop. Walk along the Seafront towards Gyllyngvase beach or Rockpooling on Castle beach. Lots of History on Pendennis point along with lovely ice creams.
A beautiful National Trust Property, with House, gardens, cafe, ice creams and walks incorporating the Cornish countryside along with the beautiful waterways and the King Harry Ferry to the Roseland. Definitely worth a visit by car (10 mins away) or The Enterprise ferry, which stops there. www.falriver.co.uk
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National Trust - Jardín Trelissick
A beautiful National Trust Property, with House, gardens, cafe, ice creams and walks incorporating the Cornish countryside along with the beautiful waterways and the King Harry Ferry to the Roseland. Definitely worth a visit by car (10 mins away) or The Enterprise ferry, which stops there. www.falriver.co.uk
www.caerhays.co.uk Caerhays beach just in front of the castle is one of my favs! Approx 30 minute drive away
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Caerhays Castle
www.caerhays.co.uk Caerhays beach just in front of the castle is one of my favs! Approx 30 minute drive away
www.trebah-garden.co.uk approx 30 minute drive away
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Jardín de Trebah
www.trebah-garden.co.uk approx 30 minute drive away
www.heligan.com great day out for families a like Approx 30 -40 minute drive away
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Los Jardines Perdidos de Heligan
B3273www.heligan.com great day out for families a like Approx 30 -40 minute drive away
Beautiful in Bluebell season! www.enysgardens.org.uk Approx 20 minute drive away
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Enys Gardens
Beautiful in Bluebell season! www.enysgardens.org.uk Approx 20 minute drive away
www.geevor.com steeped in local history approx 45 - 60 minutes away
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Mina de estaño Geevor
www.geevor.com steeped in local history approx 45 - 60 minutes away
Steeped in local history apaprox 45 - 60 minutes away
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National Trust - Levant Mine y Beam Engine
Steeped in local history apaprox 45 - 60 minutes away
www.edenproject.com a local favourite! Approx 30 minute drive away
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Proyecto Eden
www.edenproject.com a local favourite! Approx 30 minute drive away
www.southwestlakes.co.uk approx a 20 - 30 minute drive away
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Stithians Lake Watersports Centre
www.southwestlakes.co.uk approx a 20 - 30 minute drive away
www.healeyscyder.co.uk approx 20 minutes by car
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
www.healeyscyder.co.uk approx 20 minutes by car
www.holywellbaygolf.co.uk Fun for all the family approx 25 minutes by car away
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Holywell Bay Golf
www.holywellbaygolf.co.uk Fun for all the family approx 25 minutes by car away
www.elmfarm.biz approx 15 - 20 minutes away by car
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Elm Farm Cycles, Camping & Cafe
Chapel Hillwww.elmfarm.biz approx 15 - 20 minutes away by car
www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk Beautiful cycle/walking paths into Padstow approx 30 -40 minutes by car away
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Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk Beautiful cycle/walking paths into Padstow approx 30 -40 minutes by car away
Beautiful coastal walks steeped in local history. Ask for an Hedge hog ice cream approx 15 - 20 minutes away by car
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Chapel Porth Beach
South West Coast PathBeautiful coastal walks steeped in local history. Ask for an Hedge hog ice cream approx 15 - 20 minutes away by car
Kynance Cove
A Cornish Classic
St Ives
The Train to St Ives stops on the hillside behind this glorious beach. Tip: Catch the train from Truro (5 Mins walk away) Or drive to Lelant and catch it from there
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Porthminster Beach
WarrenThe Train to St Ives stops on the hillside behind this glorious beach. Tip: Catch the train from Truro (5 Mins walk away) Or drive to Lelant and catch it from there
Worth a trip. Keep an eye on the tides, you can walk over.
Get Lunch at the Godolphin, Stunning views
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Monte de San Miguel
Worth a trip. Keep an eye on the tides, you can walk over.
Get Lunch at the Godolphin, Stunning views
The Minack Theatre
Outdoor theatre at its finest!
Beaches
Located in Falmouth - South Coast/ RNLI Life Guarded/water sports/cafe/toilets - good for younger children! Approx 20 minutes by car away
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Gyllyngvase Beach
Located in Falmouth - South Coast/ RNLI Life Guarded/water sports/cafe/toilets - good for younger children! Approx 20 minutes by car away
Caerhays beach has the lovely back drop of Caerhays Castle.
South Coast./No Life Guards, cafe/ toilets/parking right by the beach/ good for younger children approx 30 - 40 minutes by car away
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Caerhays Beach Restaurant
Caerhays beach has the lovely back drop of Caerhays Castle.
South Coast./No Life Guards, cafe/ toilets/parking right by the beach/ good for younger children approx 30 - 40 minutes by car away
3 miles of golden Sands, North Coast/RNLI Life Guarded/ cafe/pub (watering Hole)/ toilets, good for body boarding but very popular and can be very busy at peak times. Great place to watch the Cornish sunsets. Approx 15 - 20 minutes by car away
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Playa de Perranporth
3 miles of golden Sands, North Coast/RNLI Life Guarded/ cafe/pub (watering Hole)/ toilets, good for body boarding but very popular and can be very busy at peak times. Great place to watch the Cornish sunsets. Approx 15 - 20 minutes by car away
North Coast/RNLI Life Guarded, not so easy access to cafe/toilets but amazing beach and river, steeped in local history with its Holy Well. National trust car park which gets very busy, so either go first thing and get there early or towards the end of the day for the sunsets other wise you might join a queue.
Approx 20 -30 minutes by car away
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Holywell
North Coast/RNLI Life Guarded, not so easy access to cafe/toilets but amazing beach and river, steeped in local history with its Holy Well. National trust car park which gets very busy, so either go first thing and get there early or towards the end of the day for the sunsets other wise you might join a queue.
Approx 20 -30 minutes by car away
Beautiful location, recently held the G7 summit. Parking can be an issue in peak season so catch the train it’s the most stunning train ride.
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Carbis Bay
Beautiful location, recently held the G7 summit. Parking can be an issue in peak season so catch the train it’s the most stunning train ride.
Great for rock pooling with younger children. Parking on side of road and 2 minutes to beach, toilets and cafe onsite. Check Tide as beach disappears with high tide! Lovely walk along Falmouth beach front
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Castle Beach Restaurant
Cliff RoadGreat for rock pooling with younger children. Parking on side of road and 2 minutes to beach, toilets and cafe onsite. Check Tide as beach disappears with high tide! Lovely walk along Falmouth beach front
Things to do
01872 572454 approx 15-20 minutes by car away
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Perranporth Golf Club
Budnic Hill01872 572454 approx 15-20 minutes by car away
Truro Golf Club
Tresawls Road01872 278684 approx 5 minutes by car away
Perranporth Surf School
Beach RoadMobile Number 07772251778
Holywell Bay School of Surf
BAY BEACH01872 510233
Oasis Fun Pools
01637 870711 Newquay
Indoor swimming pools/ slides 01637 853828
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Waterworld Leisure Centre
Trenance LaneIndoor swimming pools/ slides 01637 853828
Indoor swimming pool 01872 261628 Approx 5 - 10 minute drive away
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Truro Leisure Centre
Indoor swimming pool 01872 261628 Approx 5 - 10 minute drive away
Reen Manor Riding Stables
01872 573064
Goonbell Riding Centre
mobile 07855155559
Truro Bowl
1-2 Oak WayApprox 5 - 10 minute walk away
Supermarkets
THe local Sainsburys is a 10 minute walk away or 2 minute drive. It also has an instore pharmacy which is open the same hours as the store
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Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenTHe local Sainsburys is a 10 minute walk away or 2 minute drive. It also has an instore pharmacy which is open the same hours as the store
15 minute walk away or 5 minute drive also has instore pharmacy, please check on opening times
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Tesco Superstore
15 minute walk away or 5 minute drive also has instore pharmacy, please check on opening times
Waitrose station
Park5 - 10 minute drive away
ALDI
Highertown10 minute walk awa y or 2 minute drive
Pharmacy
Reeds Pharmacy The Globe station
local pharmacy, 5 minutes walk away
Boots
Fore Streetnormal store hours