Top 24 things to do and attractions in Truro

This was our first visit, and we really enjoyed it! It’s a small but interesting museum in the heart of Truro. It took about an hour to walk through, and there was plenty to see. I really liked the old furniture and antiques. The museum is great for all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy.

I haven't been here since I was a kid when my mum used to take me and my brother every Friday after school to see the mummy! Absolutely fabulous building and is immaculate, the 80's exhibition brought back so much nostalgia 🥰 The staff were all amazing and we had a Learning Assistant come and talk to us about the paintings we were looking at, he was so knowledgeable and a credit to the team. Will definitely go back again and not leave it so long! Well worth a visit .

Cornwall Museum is a quiet triumph of curiosity and local pride. Each gallery feels like a small doorway into another chapter of Cornish life, from the region’s deep geological story to its artistic pulse and maritime grit. The exhibits are thoughtfully arranged, easy to explore, and clearly created by people who care about the place they’re sharing. The staff are warm and genuinely happy to guide you, and the interactive displays add a welcome spark for families. It’s the kind of museum that doesn’t shout for attention; it invites you in and rewards you with details you didn’t know you were missing. A wonderful stop for anyone who wants to understand Cornwall beyond the postcard views. Highly recommended.

Superb museum, well worth a visit. Situated in the heart of town, has all the history of Cornwall, art, playing spaces for kids. Variety for everyone. Building itself is worth seeing from the inside. Highly recommend

A nice county museum, with interesting collections, nicely presented. The building is lovely, and quite accessible. Good museum shop, with an excellent cafe.

Had a wonderful time re-visiting my younger days at the 80's nostalgia exhibition 👾👨‍🎤🎶🕹📼📺

This is one of the best museums we have been to, the only ones that are better are the big ones in London, it is extremely well set out, the displays are very relatable and creatively put together and the minerals collection is marvellous. The art exhibitions were fantastic, the Tony Foster is a must see and the book that accompanied the exhibition is beautiful and inspiring. The 1980s exhibition with really delighted this 80s teenager and my sons were fascinated by the unwrapped Mummy. The museum is great value for money and they have put a huge amount of thought into their displays, it's full accessable and has good facilities.

Fabulous cathedral, lovely stain glass, marble fonts, stunning ceilings & decor. Great display of tapestries depicting Genesis & how God created the world. Well worth a visit. Free to enter, but encouraged to make a donation.

Medieval Gothic might be preferable but for the County Town, the Victorian version works just fine. Some wonderful art treasures and connections with the past. It's the light which impresses and the private chapels. The 19th century glass is superb

Great experience at the weekend as the Cathedral had a silent disco. Three DJs light's and lazors. Also a bar for drinks. Fabulous evening. With a huge planet Mars suspended from the ceiling.

absolutely beautiful and fantastic cathedral not as big as so many in the UK however has a certain charm to it has all the usuall things you would expect no toilets disabled accessible beautiful vicar and a lovely volunteers that help the cathedral run keep up the good work

The Cathedral is great, although our visit was somewhat spoilt by the annual judges and solicitors etc awards night being set up in the main area. Loud sound check music and disco lights isn't what you expect in a church.

Beautiful cathedral, well worth visiting if you have the time.

This cathedral is a beautiful place to visit I visited Truro Cathedral with my family this summer and was amazed by its stunning Gothic Revival architecture. The intricate stained-glass windows and tall spires created a peaceful and awe-inspiring atmosphere. The interior was beautifully maintained, and the staff were welcoming and informative. We enjoyed the quiet reflection time and the lovely surrounding area. A truly memorable visit and a must-see landmark in Cornwall.

I go for a haircut at Lemonheads, there's a great pastry shop plus a quirky home interiors shop. good place to go if the heavens open

Interesting independent shops, and dog friendly. Worth a small detour.

Good cafe near the parking place with a few gift shops

Lots of boutique stores, excellent cafe.

Some really good shops, with some items you would struggle to find anywhere else. Worth a visit

In Turo good senic historic town for a 1/2 day out.

Small artisan market, good variety of stalls

Brilliant little venue with lots of local parking, warm friendly staff and some great acts, well worth a visit. Handy little 'spoons over the road too for those cheap pre show drinks. 😉🙂

I really enjoyed seeing a show here. As an agoraphobic I was worried but we were directed our seats, it was easy to find the toilets and exits and even though we had balcony seats I could see the stage without needing my long distance glasses. I'd happily go again, even on my own now! Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the venue was very clean and well set out. There appeared to be mixed feelings of the unisex toilets, lots of comments from both men and women of how uncomfortable they felt. I am not sure I am a fan of the pre-ordered drinks being lined up on a long table with your name under, it's not clear how long they had been there, I won't be using that service again. Overall a wonderful evening was had

We went to see Derren Brown... It was fantastic.... Not allowed to say more except he blows your mind! Hall for Cornwall is a beautiful building in centre square of Truro. Will defoe go there more often. Staff friendly, organised. Shops all around you. Cathedral right there. Cobbled roads which get slippery when wet, where good walking shoes. Best way to get there is use park & ride. Cheap fares, discounts on group tickets, buses run every 15mins, loads of parking, not busy even for Saturday afternoon. It's easy to find park & ride on Google maps, takes you straight there. Had best day. Fabulous time had by all family.

It's always a pleasure to visit the Hall for Cornwall in Truro. A wonderful venue to stage some amazing plays, musicals and more. Check their website for upcoming events. I have to make a special mention for the unpaid volunteer ushers, on whom, the theatre depends. Well done ladies and gents!

We saw LaVoix here. It was a great show and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. They took me from the entrance to the wheelchair space. The view was perfect. Its a wonderful venue.

Gold star to Ben from the access team for providing such helpful information on the phone & in person when I went to view the wheelchair spaces available, nothing was too much trouble. Booking is available online, in person & over the phone. The website offers wheelchair space dimensions for each seat space, which for someone like me (arctic lorry length) is much appreciated. The building itself clearly benefited from feedback from the disabled community. Large, open spaces in corridors & the cafe. Personally I would have liked to see more disabled spaces available, especially near the front of the stage, especially as this venue holds music events where the public could stand, totally blocking the view. The changing places toilet isn't the largest, but it does get plenty of green ticks for keeping the hoist fully charged, red cord hanging to ground level etc. If you like audio description with your toileting, you are in luck! My only other feedback would be to add the lift dimensions, although then Ben & I wouldn't have had such a lovely chat, who made me feel very welcome ;)

Nice walk around the gardens today. Stopped off at Pollen Café for a nice cup of tea. Lovely.

A very pleasant stroll through gardens that are well maintained. Lots of lovely blooming flowers so it's clear they're well kept. Toilets are quite rammy though so I'd go elsewhere if youre desperate!

Wow! Nestled close to the heart of Truro city centre is the beautiful garden! I only discovered it by accident, but if you have time, this is well worth a visit. Plenty of seating available, and a little cafe is in there too. When I'm next in Truro, I will be going back! I only had time to look at some of the paths, and I want to walk them all!

Fabulous park, grab a coffee from the "Pollen" cafe seasonal. Beautiful gardens just a minute or two from the shops

Love visiting the bandstand on a Sunday to hear a brass or silver band (for free) and sitting in the lovely gardens watching the bees whilst listening to lovely music and eating an ice cream from the Pollen tea rooms.

So pretty and there is a little place to get coffee. Couldn't find a toilet though.

A great place to relax and watch the trains go over the viaduct above.

Nice range of locally brewed ales and spirits and great atmosphere. But I have eaten there three times now trying different things and I just don't rate the food I had boneless chicken wing they arrived cold and absolutely smothered in bbq sauce for the price you pay for the food give it a 4 out of ten sorry just my view on the standard of the food

Excellent beer, food & great staff...we'll worth a visit.

Brilliant atmosphere, live music, football, food amazing! Nacho’s & Halloumi fries to die for! Great portions, and great value for money, quick service, Team are amazing, credit to you all , been a lovely first visit! Thankyou

I have been on quiet a few brewery tours in my time, Skinners was interesting and informative to say the least. Dave our guide was excellent. The tasting session after the tour was the best I have ever done 🍺. It's a family run brewery and ALL the employees are so happy in their jobs. Thanks to you all 🍻

Me n the Mrs were the only ones there on the tour and what a welcome, the boys there couldn't do enough for us. Friendly and knowledgeable and customer service was brilliant. The tour is well worth the money and and really informative. The little shop there is fantastic and sells everything they brew. Missed out on a cuddle with Betty Stoggs, but made up for it with a few bottles of her beer instead. Come back for a beer and a t-shirt, just the same, excellent beer and customer service 🤓

Nice bar, good staff, lovely beer, just a few minutes walk from Lemon st. Well worth a visit

Such a great place to eat and drink even took my 4 French bulldogs for boneless chicken wings night we all ate 32 wings between us 😁 was a very nice evening the staff are amazing 🤩

I visited Boscawen Park with my son and we had such a lovely time. The play area is excellent for children with plenty of space to run around and explore, and it felt really safe. We stopped at the café afterwards, which was welcoming and had a good selection of ice creams. The pond nearby was stunning too. So many benches with a wide variety of ducks. A truly peaceful spot to sit for a while. The whole park is well kept, friendly and a great place for families.

The biggest drawback to this park is the sewage treatment plant just across the river which wafts it’s fragrance across the park to varying degrees throughout the day, as you may imagine this is not conducive to picnics or al fresco dining. There is a good view of the cathedral which is quite picturesque for a couple of hours around high tide when the river is full but the rest of the time it’s an expanse of slimy mud. Good tennis courts which have to be pre booked a kids play park and toilets. Parking free at time of writing but it will come as no surprise that the council propose to start charging next year (2026)

Nice park to walk around. Has table tennis, free water, free toilets, away from traffic. Some beautiful trees, they are building a sports building for the cricket and foot ball pitches this which could improve it further.

Fab park to take the kids to, even in the rain. The cafe is warm and welcoming, coffee is just what you need on any given day and the food is yummy too. Toilets are accessible which is a bonus.

Nice park, even has a disability swing. Beautiful, well kept duck pond over the road next to the cafe behind the park. Paths at the back lead up to a wood walk

I didn't think municipal parks with beautifully planted flower beds still existed, but they do - at least in Truro. Absolutely stunning displays of flowers and well-tended lawns. Delightful, and hats off to the gardeners!

Beautifully kept Park,and pond and interesting walk with picturesque views of the river then walking to the lovely Sunny Corner is always my favourite place to sit.

Couldn’t have been nicer! Burgers are fantastic and sides delicious too. Good selected of beer. Well looked after. Has baby changing.

Exceptional. Particularly good options for low carb type 1 diabetic. How choice double cheese with no bun and salad. Excellent presentation of the food (we’ve seen some awful things in other restaurants). Well done.

I've been here twice. I'm pretty sure the first time I came, I ordered a chicken burger that didn't appear on the menu the second time around but regardless, both times, I was presented with one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Such fresh, tasty, well seasoned chicken, fried in a batter in fresh oil that left a light, airy crisp coating. Perfection. Service is on point, accomodating, super friendly and prompt. All of this whilst set in what I believe is a converted church. Heavenly indeed

Our experience here has been nothing short of exceptional, we came in for a quick bite and left with a good experience and come back to spot, service was friendly, efficient and all around 5 stars, the food was incredible exactly as described on the menu and the atmosphere was also very fun, positive and welcoming, definitely would come back!!!

I visited here on the 18th June 25 at 20:00hrs and ordered the Smoky B (a brisket type burger). However what I actually got was thin strips of cold grey meat that tasted rancid, I have a feeling that there may be meat storage and hygiene issues on these premises and I have reported it to Cornwall Council. The signs were all there dirty tables, sticky floors and we should of turned around and legged it, but one of our group was insistent that we try it, rather than walk too far, this was a big mistake. Why do staff ask if you enjoy your meal and when you say no, still charge you? I paid because I actually felt sorry for the staff member, but my advice is to stay clear of this spot. If the owners of the company need to know how Brisket should be cooked they need to contact me and I will show them, it's very poor, please stay clear. the place is a disaster. Regards Shaun Kent.

Exceeded expectations, the food was absolutely phenomenal and the bathrooms were the cleanest and nicest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced in a public space! Such friendly staff who made sure we had everything we needed. Me and my partner ordered the halloumi fries, onion rings and cheese burgers and it was truly the best burger restaurant I’ve ever been to. Best spot if you’re in Truro, will be coming back next year!

Absolutely fantastic place! The premises is well done and looks the part. The food was key for us as we had two coeliac's in our party so gluten free was important! The burgers were amazing and juicy and the gluten free buns perfect! Even better was the gluten free onion rings which are hard to get so we really appreciated it. The kids menu was great value too on top of the large portions so we all left full and happy. Couldn't recommend enough!

What a beautiful hidden gem! Visited for the first time today, lovely walk around the gardens and woodland. Stopped for lunch, staff were great as was the food. We will definitely be back soon. x

Lovely lily ponds and a woodland walk. Beautiful autumnal day perfect for sitting on veranda of coffee shop looking over the gardens. Gardens are free and there is free parking.

We spent a lovely while in this beautiful place. Dogs are very welcome so long as they are on a lead. Even on a dull day in September there were still plenty of waterlilies blooming, delightful maples showing different autumn colours, pampas grass, lots of lily ponds, dragonflies, birds and a little woodland walk. We didn't see another soul there but they've done an amazing job and created a splendid water garden that does them proud. There are bits for children to do too. 😊

Lovely place, donation entry, dog friendly and cafe.

Beautiful place, no charge, you just put a donation in the box. Free parking and a great restaurant. They accommodated 9 of us plus a highchair even though we hadn't booked. The staff were lovely. Food great!

Stunning water garden, free to enter but there is a donation box. Lovely walks around the lily ponds and through the woodland. Breakfast, lunches, tea, coffee and cake all available from the Cornish Barista cafe on site.

This place is a gem and well worth the effort. Entrance to the gardens is free or by voluntary contribution. There is an excellent cafe with a veranda overlooking the ponds. The English breakfast is highly recommended.

Hooked: A Welcome Return and Delightful Dining Experience We recently revisited Hooked after a few years, and we were pleasantly surprised by the changes! The interior has been redesigned, with the open kitchen relocated to expand seating capacity. Despite the changes, the staff remain as helpful and welcoming as ever. We were particularly grateful to see the addition of a ramp at the entrance and an easily accessible disabled toilet, which was very helpful as my wife recently had foot surgery. For starters, we both enjoyed the delicious mussels. Hooked was incredibly accommodating, preparing my wife's portion with a dairy-free sauce due to her intolerance, and it was still absolutely delightful. Our main courses were the fish curry and the shellfish platter for one. Both dishes were lovely, and the shellfish platter offered a generously sized portion. My only minor quibble was the slight messiness of de-shelling the large prawns. The bread served with our meal was light and tasty, though we found the sea salt a little too prominent for our preference. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal, and we found the prices to be reasonable. It's also worth noting that Cornwall Pard cardholders receive a 15% discount. Thank you, Hooked, for a wonderful dining experience! .

Come here for the seafood platter! Fresh and tasty seafood, and well worth the price tag. Also loved the crispy light haddock and chips - those chips were fried to perfection, and stayed crunchy until the end. Service was also really friendly.

We had a very lovely dinner here. The food was tasty and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The highlight for us was finding Hake Kiev on the menu – as Ukrainians, it was such a joy to enjoy this dish away from home, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place!

Beautifully cooked fresh fish and mussels with a selection of fabulous local wines. What a delightful fish restaurant, I only wish I could have brought my wife and friends. For starters I had the St Austell Bay mussels for starters which were beautifully smooth and silky in a lovely white wine sauce. And I couldn't resist saving the bread to mop up some of the left over sauce. For mains I had the catch of the day which was pan fried plaice with steamed vegetables and lyonnaise potatoes. The plaice was perfectly cooked - soft, moist & very easy to take off the bone, with a nice gentle amount of seasoning. One of the highlights for me was the addition of samphire, I love it's crunchy texture and slight saltiness. I paired all of this with a glass of the Knightor Trevinnion, a wine from Cornwall which did not disappoint with its soft fruit flavours. And finally, the staff were lovely - appropriately attentive and appreciative of me being a solo diner. Thank you. Ps if you've read this far then stop and just book it now.

The food was fantastic. Loved everything we tried. Would recommend booking as we turned up for dinner without booking and they didn't have space for us so we had to come back an hour later.

We visited Hooked for a pre theatre meal while in Truro and were very impressed. Loved the decor and the atmosphere in the restaurant and all the staff were so friendly and helpful, it has a great vibe. The food was so tasty, I had the Hake Kiev which was really good and tasted so fresh. Overall a great experience and will definitely be returning.

Absolutely fabulous meal this evening. Great service, terrific food and wonderful ambience. The wine was top-notch and all-in-all great value for money. Will be back!!

What a wonderful little gem in Truro. A very nice selection for vegans, gluten free, and it is very well priced, should be more expensive than it is! The restaurant itself is very clean and has a lot of space as well. Its LGBTQ+ friendly, and even better that they accept dogs as well! I should also mention the staff that served us (7/12/2024) was super friendly and helpful. Thank you.

I couldn't rave about this place more! The food, the decor, the atmosphere, and the staff were all incredible. Not to mention very very reasonably priced considering it being in the heart of truro. I've been itching to try a meal here for years and finally made it to which it did not disappoint. We came at lunch time so there was a smaller menu than in the evening, but still with more than pleanty to tempt anyone. Both my partner and I were blown away not only with the taste of the food but also the quality of the ingredients, the presentation, the quantity, even the crockery was lovely. Additionally, we were made to feel so incredibly welcome and looked after, the staff were an excellent testament to the cornish vegan. They were friendly, attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable, warm, and speedy though at no point did we feel rushed. I wish I could come regularly as I not only wanted to try everything on the menu, but would love to give the cornish vegan the patronage it deserves.

Went for dinner with family and had the carbonara, hash browns, burger and the stir fry. Food was absolutely amazing, good portions for prices, tasty and very filling. It was our first time trying proper vegan food and we were definitely pleasantly surprised. Service was brilliant, super friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

We had a wonderful meal here - it's a proper powerhouse for all things plant based so a real treat for vegans but at the same time, as it has such a wide range of dishes on the menu, it's also the perfect place to bring anybody who is just interested in trying some new flavours and ingredients. You'll find something to tempt you on the menu no matter who you are. Options span the range from a decadently delicious double stacked tower of vegan pastrami with smoked cheese, roasted red peppers, baby spinach and microgreens finished with sriracha mayo, to the Lunch Bowl bursting with colourful goodness and featuring sweet chilli tofu, lemon and dill marinaded carrots with homemade houmous alongside a range of epic vegetables and topped with a wasabi mayo dressing. The puds were seriously good too! The venue was relaxed and inviting, the team were super friendly and the food was 1st class. This one comes highly recommended as one of Cornwall's finest spots to indulge in original, delicious flavours and try some top notch plant based culinary magic first hand.

Great vegan restaurant that even the meat eaters enjoyed! One even said it was there favourite meal of our holiday! We are a group of 6 so booked ahead for a table and they were lovely on the phone to help accommodate us. Service was good and the food was great! As a vegan it was brilliant to have the choice of the entire menu! I went with the pasta of the day, which was mac and cheese and it was lovely. Two of the meat eater went for the chicken burger and loved it. Also another member who really enjoyed their had the mushroom fusion. Also a shout out for the gravy too. Everything was lovely, would recommend for all not just vegans.

Four different meals ordered, and all were absolutely delicious ! My wife is vegetarian so she just adored it, I’m a meat eater but it just doesn’t matter when food tastes as fantastic as this does ! Great service, price was surprisingly low, and even my trusty four- legged friend was brought a water bowl and a doggy biscuit on his own plate ! My daughter and her partner were extremely impressed and will return to the restaurant as they live locally. A big ‘thank you’ to all involved at The Cornish Vegan 👏🏼

As a non vegan - I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Who knew tofu could be so delicious. All the food was so filling too, we actually struggled to finish! The staff were so welcoming and lovely and it's a really cute place. Definitely recommend for a nice get together. The basket of feminine hygiene products in the bathroom was a really thoughtful little touch.

A very good Pannier Market in the middle of Truro. Lots of stalls with shops around the outside. A good variety of goods on sale too. Nice one!

It was ok but wouldn't rush back. One of the vendors was quite rude to me and snatched my money out of my hand.

The first time we visited Truro. It was life city with many different shops and big market. The pannier market it was big and it has more different part as shops like bakery, butcher, toys and .... outside the pannier market it was Saturday and Wednesday local Market with many local shops which sells homemade and local products. It was great.🤗

Bought several items. Good selection of goods

Lovely Cornish market where you can get a wide variety of household and personal items. Friendly set of traders who will go out of their way to make someone feel welcome. A true reflection of the openness and great reception the people of Cornwall have to offer.

Quirky market with some diverse stalls, as well as the normal ones, worth a wander.

Traditional indoor market, good variety of stalls

Lovely time and helpfull staff! Very accomodating for disabilitys and wheelchair users

It was alright, nothing special. We went for a work do, I asked for a cheese burger with no bun, got a cheese burger with a bun 🙄. A couple of my colleagues couldnt eat their food, one was under cooked, the other was a veggie burger and she didnt managed one bite before giving it away to someone else. It's more of an activity place than a food place though, so cant expect much. Bowling was fun for everyone.

Have been going since I was a young kid, was one of my favourite places but I can see this is slowly falling apart due to the construction outside and not much have changed inside within a decade of going. The prices are reasonable, excellent staff service and the food is standard, would suggest better options for fussy eaters though. One of the very few good social places left in Truro for people to hang out at, need more.

Simple bowling alley we had a great time there :)

Staff helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food not available until 4pm which we didn't realise. Great value, enjoyable afternoon. Parking opposite Pay and Display.

Loved it! Great night and brilliant for the kids too. Highly recommend.

Brilliant night out, clean and friendly environment. Staff were very helpful and good fun. This place is Great for families, friends works outings. Offers a good range of pub grub and bar snacks and bar is well stocked. Reasonably priced, we will be back!

The dude working that day really didn't want to be there and wasn't afraid to let people know. In all my years of customer service I have never come across someone who has no business being in a position of customer contact than this guy. Rude doesn't come into it. Complained of noisy children (spoiler, it was a children's party) only turned on a few machines(there were 12 of them) and then ridiculed a parent when she was trying to explain her child has sensory issues. Luckily the kids took no notice and had a good time but staff need more training. Maybe check your prices too, paying that much we would expect all machines to be switched on.

We took my son and a friend to Player Ready Truro for a birthday treat. They were both inexperienced with VR, but the member of staff explained everything in a really accessible way, and was so helpful and calm. He picked up on when they were getting stuck and would go to help them before they had the chance to get frustrated. He offered them water when they were getting hot (because it does get hot!) He made good game suggestions to them and even let them play on the Xbox when they wanted to take a break from wearing the headsets. The venue was great, the equipment was great and the selection of games were great. (We paid for the arcade session.) I didn’t catch the member of staff’s name. But he was working on Saturday 5th July in the afternoon. So big thanks to that guy! We will definitely be back. My son absolutely loved it. Big parties with lots of people can be overwhelming for him, so we scaled back this year and we are so glad we did! Thank you for having us.

Visited here while on holiday with the family during a bad weather day in Cornwall. Kids absolutely loved it and the owner was a very knowledgeable and friendly guy, would definitely recommend a visit.

Absolutely awesome experience. We booked for 4 people to do a VR escape room as a birthday present for our nephew, and we had such a good time. The staff were really friendly and helpful, putting up with all my silly questions! The space is really cool, it's super easy to get to with parking across the road. The price for the session was really reasonable as well. I would definitely recommend checking out, and I'm sure I will be back again!

This place is fantastic! I took my daughter here for her birthday with her friends. They all loved it! They were especially good with my autistic son. Nothing to much trouble. We'll definitely be going back and will be recommending this place to everybody. Super super happy Birthday Girl.

Four of us went for my partners birthday. It was amazing. None of us had used vr headsets so that was new and we took part in racing and an escape room. Was great team work and Sam was exceptional very patient and very helpful. Not just for kids adults get involved. Great fun thank you we will be returning very soon. Sorry Sam

We have been 3 times over the past 4 months (Oct 2022, Dec 2022 and Jan 2023) and my girls LOVE it! They have tried 2 escape rooms and 1 individual game session. Two have been organised birthday parties. What makes the experiences 5 star is the manager on site (think he is called Sam?). He is a godsend!! He is SO patient and understanding. He would make an excellent teacher as he spoke to the children as individuals, consoled my girl who was in tears, tried a few things to make her feel better and generally an all round superstar. Player Ready should make sure they keep hold of Sam!

This 15ft high statue, sculpted from bronze and Cornish tin, and mounted on a globe in the middle of Lemon Street's busy market area, caught my eye on a recent visit to Truro. Sculpted by British artist Tim Shaw, it represents the unique identity of Cornwall. An eye-catching work of modern art, though it looked in need of a good clean when I saw it!

It's a great piece of art but in the wrong place and out of context. Its " personal features" are on full show, so not ideal family viewing on a major concourse. Much to the amusement of every inquisitive child who points them out.. Also, what is its significance in Truro? What and where is the explanation or context.. surely a miner or a fisherman would have meant more to visitors and tourists alike. It's different, controversial, yes, thought-provoking, and well made. But it's wrong in that place. It's a drummer!! And I can see no simple obvious Cornish reason for it being there. Saying the cornish drum to a different beat doesn't work. That statue, in that pose. Does not show that in a meaningfully contextually interpretable way. Hopefully, the place will be redesignated as our version of Trafalgar Squares 4th plinth and the statue moved and changed for something else. Do we have a music school it could stand in front of or a greek war museum?

You know your in a boring county place when they call a bird poo covered man with his bits out banging a drum as a attraction, nothing more nothing less that's all there is to see here. GOOD OLD CORNWALL NOT

What a great piece of art

always gives me a giggle

Fantastic kayaking session on 21st June. Four of us went out with Adam Hawker who was very informative, helpful and relaxed! We were all novices and a little nervous to start with but soon got into it. We were amazed to find that we had covered about 3 miles in all. Saw a seal pop his head up, heard peregrine's on the cliff top and Adam showed us some jellyfish. Would definitely do it again. Loved exploring the nooks and crannies of the coastline.

We booked a group kayaking session for 8 and had an incredible experience with Lizard Adventure. Our guide, Ru, was fantastic! He made sure everyone felt comfortable and included, regardless of their confidence or ability in the water. His knowledge of the local environment and wildlife added a fascinating and educational element to the trip, making it not only fun but also really memorable. The session struck the perfect balance between adventure and learning. We had a brilliant time and would highly recommend Lizard Adventure to anyone considering a kayaking experience!

Had a fantastic time with Chris Brown recently, superb coach who chose an appropriate venue, explained things really well, assessed my groups abilities and tailored the event accordingly, couldn't fault this! Thank you so much.

Great provider: very nice staff, super flexible and spontaneous when booking! We had a great kayaking tour with guide Adam along the coast. We were also able to go into small caves. He made sure that there was something for everyone and offered lots of optional little challenges such as driving between narrow rocks. We also saw a seal right by our kayaks. Simply breathtaking.

We had a fantastic kayak trip on the Cadgwith coast! The communication with Lizard Adventures was excellent and they were very flexible to our needs. Adam was an excellent guide who enthusiastically taught us helpful kayaking techniques and a lot about the coast. He guided us safely into impressive caves and through spectacular rock formations. Many thanks for everything! Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely amazing kayak tour around The Lizard with Adam! He was a brilliant guide, super knowledgeable about the local area and took us on an unforgettable trip along the stunning coastline. We had so much fun navigating through the caves and rock gardens, and the highlight was definitely seeing all the seals!

We went coasteering with Joe in the Lizard yesterday and had an absolutely amazing experience. We already loved the coastal walks in the area, but climbing cliffs, swimming through sea caves, jumping off rocks, and even visiting an old smugglers’ cave took the adventure to a whole new level. Joe knows the area like the back of his hand. He explained everything clearly and made us feel completely safe — even those in our family who aren’t naturally confident in the water. We were well equipped with winter wetsuits, helmets, and buoyancy aids, which kept us comfortable throughout. Highly recommended — a truly unforgettable adventure!

Beautiful beach sheltered from the winds by high cliff faces on either side. Well looked after by lifeguards and a few places to eat inland, plus walks up the coast, and even a rock pool built into the coastline! Gets busy in summer (as you would expect), so parking is at a premium - surf hire also available by the beach.

This is an absolutely fantastic place. I visit here regularly. The land time forgot. The car is a 2-minute walk from the beach. They have a nice play area for children. They have nice bars, restaurants, great food, delicious ice cream, and surf shops. It is a little piece of heaven. Cheers, Vince.

Cosy surfing spot also popular with families. In high season, it gets saturated with tourists so much so that the fish & chip shop run out of cod, and advance booking at the Unicorn is essential.

A great beach to walk the dog in the off season when the tide is out. Rock pools to explore and the headland shelters you from some of the coastal breeze. Parking wasn't an issue and there seemed to be plenty of places to eat nearby.

Lovely place to watch the sunset, nice bars and a great little beach.. dogs not allowed on the beach in the day time... evenings ok👍

Beautiful scenery, very clean with plenty of bins provided fo4 disposal of rubbish. Some cafes and a small shop on the beach front plus pub and chip shop further up the street. Kids loved the beach and swimming in the sea. Lifeguards on duty between certain day time hours with visible presence and easy to contact. Very family friendly beach and also great for rockpooling. Looks even better when the tide is out due to more little coves to explore but amazing whatever time you visit. I haven't seen 4 teen boys who usually love computers smile that much being outdoors. There is also a clear little stream that runs over the beach and into the sea which was ideal for the kids to wash their sandy feet off on the way back to the car.

A really lovely beach with easy access from the parking lot (that is if you arrive early enough to get a spot, count on before 10 am on a sunny day). Only 4 stars because dogs are banned during the high season months, a sign in the parking lot or in town would be nice. Most beaches are dog friendly along the coast I really don’t understand why this one has to be an exception ?!

Tregony is a wonderful gallery full of works by interesteing and talented artists. Take a moment and have a look. Our favorites are Victoria Atkinson, Mark Dunford, Sarah Spackman, Judi Green, David Moore, and Kay Vinson. Prices are reasonable, correspondence easy, and delivery to the U.S. has been prompt. This gallery is a small treasure.

A good range of real art. Run/owned by a delightful chap who is knowledgeable. Peaceful atmosphere.

Most interesting work of galleries visited this trip

I exhibit here and it’s an amazing gallery

Amazing Cornish artists

Lovely gallery

We were enticed into this shop by some Cornish food products displayed in the window. Glad we went in. They have a lovely selection of gifts & goodies, all made in Cornwall. They had hand-made jewellery, textiles & ceramics. Plus Cornish Ketchup / sauces, tea grown (very unusually) in Cornwall, biscuits etc. Great things, packed into a small shop. The lady serving us was very friendly & helpful.

This is a welcoming and useful place. The location is attractive and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. We were given prompt, accurate information on a whole range of topics and enjoyed our conversation. I would say this place delivers a wider and deeper service than its title would suggest, bordering on a Citizens' Advice Bureau! Thank you so much for your help and for the high-quality free maps and guides :-)

Lovely staff very friendly helpful bought Furniss biscuits chocolate,

Situated in Boscawen Street, Al.oxst opposite the war memorial. Has an arrayy of pamphlets of local interest, together with slim volumes of wider Interest. There are local crafts, postcards as well

Wonderful helpful staff. Highly recommended for Cape Cod visitors. By far Truro has the best light house and great spots to visit. Thank you for your advice. See you next summer!

I attended Bert Biscoe's Guided walk around Truro. It was incredibly fascinating and I couldn’t believe how much history the town held. Mr Biscoe has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm over Truro past and present. I would highly recommend this, whether you are local or visiting, it is a beautiful way to explore. It was a pleasure to meet you and a delight of a morning.

Wonderful staff and great stock. We had a terrific tour of the town with Bert organised by the Tourist Centre. It has encouraged us to return to Truro

The Range has almost everything you need. Gardening,cooking, soft furnishings etc. I bought a six chaired garden set in the clearance( six high backed chairs with cushions, massive round table with glass cover). It should have been £599 but was £299. Only 2 screws missing which I had at home.

Nice retail outlet that covers a great range of items from DIY category to household and food stuff. I’m not sure but it seems to have absolve a part of Wilko and is also in collaboration with Iceland. The prices of items are also competitive.

Good store for all sorts of household items, pictures, mirrors, lamps, diy, electrical, tools, curtains, cushions, furniture, gardening equipment, garden furniture. really helpful staff and the prices are very reasonable. There is also a cafe but we haven’t tried that as it wasn’t open when we’ve been in. There is plenty of parking too.

Has the smallest range I've been in. I found it to be very useful and the staff to be very friendly and helpful, especially being dog friendly now. I do miss the calf as it was surprisingly good.

Ordered a pick up order. Staff very friendly and helpful. Just be careful when parking as you only have so long free

Purchased reduced bedding tonight and the staff on shift could have not been more helpful. Such lovely customer service

Wide range of household items available plus large Christmas section when visited. Shop is huge and you could spend hours looking at the items for sale all at reasonable prices.

Popped in to buy a Birthday card last week costing £2, and to be told ‘Sorry, we only accept card payments’. Whistlefish - I decide when my banking cards come out of my wallet, not you. As a consequence you lost a sale and I will now be buying my Christmas cards elsewhere.. According to other reviews I am not the only dissatisfied customer in regards to card only payments. It felt quite discriminating.

Very helpful member of staff searched out a particular type of card. Currently offering 12 cards for £10 so they are great value as well as being lovely.

Amazing cards, beautiful prints and designs for every occasion with empty inside so you can fill with your own words. Kids birthdays up to 12, teen birthdays up to 17, then all prominent birthdays eg; 18,21,30,40 etc. Everything is there literally birthdays, christmas, mourning deaths, thank you’s, holidays, mother’s day, grandmas great,anniversary, awesome uncle bla bla bla-bla-bla. Better, the christmas cards are now naked (aka plastic free) to save the environment. I buy ALL my cards for birthdays and christmas and one for my parents in July and even get a free tin I buy so many and that does me for the whole year! Great shop 👌😄

I am a loyal fan of this store. Love its products. Only thing that niggles is it's a card only payment ! Understand reasons why but just stops some purchases

Simply a delightful shop. Unique birthday and Christmas cards on sale, very different to main stream shops. Love it😍.

Nice items in store but the woman owner is pure evil, she moaned heavily at a staff member for wanting time off to go to a perants funeral ......she was heard saying "oh fine take time out but wheres the money coming from?"

Very pleasant nice selection of cards and pictures. Love popping in to stock up.

Lovely place to have a mini adventure and explore. We particularly loved the mars colours the landscape has to offer.

Incredibly stunning part of Cornwall...steeped in history and a perfect place to escape

Arsenic, rubble, noisy and barren. Not much atmosphere, nor much else.

Park & Garden? Hilarious 🤣🤣. This is old contaminated mining ground. Great for MTB though. 👍

Ace place for bikes and walking alike

Never get tired of exploring copper valley

Rocky desolation, the nearest thing to the red planet here on earth. Some fun to be had on a mountain bike.

This Admiral is fantastic the management is very good and they always have the customers interest in mind they offer drinks and snacks tell you about promotion's that are going on and always give out the latest promotion's at present time everyday I go in I get one of the Christmas vouchers staff very friendly and approachable