Truro

Cornwall’s one and only city radiates a chic, urban charm that’s reflected in endless shopping opportunities and some of the best restaurants and bars in the county.

Once a Norman castle stood where the present day Crown Court is located and Truro thrived as a port and the prosperity of the late 18th and early 19th that continues to this day can be seen today in the elegant town houses that line the city’s streets. Centre stage is Truro’s impressive gothic revival cathedral that towers over the town.

In its shadow a warren of back street are home to dozens of independent traders selling all you need from funky fashions and cool surf wear to locally made bread and Cornish cheeses.

The Royal Cornwall Museum houses objects that reveal Cornwall’s history fromprehistoric times through to its industrial triumphs with an Egyptian mummy thrown in for good measure. The museum runs events for families throughout the year. It's a hidden gem.

Visit Lemon Street Market home to some of Truro's most exciting and innovative small businesses. Here you can visit the Lemon Street Market with an amazing mix of independent shops and cafe's.

Cornwall Family History Centre is located in Lemon Street, and offers help to thos with family links to the area.