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Truro : Michelin's recommendations

Historically a river port and mining centre, Truro was considered the county "metropolis" in the 18C and 19C, on account of its theatre and assembly rooms, library (1792) and cathedral (1850). It is the most notable Georgian town west of Bath, with 18C houses, notably in Boscawen Street and Lemon Street.

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Tourist attractions Truro : Things to see and do

  • Cathedral

    St. May's Street GB - Truro TR1 2AF

    Repeated requests for Cornwall to become an independent see were finally granted and the construction of a stone cathedral began in 1880. Completed by 1910, the cathedral is a mixture of Normandy Gothic with slender arches. Outside, the three steep..

  • Royal Cornwall Museum Recommended Recommended

    River Street GB - Truro TR1 2SJ

    The Royal Cornwall Museum is the learned and vibrant showplace of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, founded in 1818, an anthology of the geology, archeology and social history of the Duchy of Cornwall, as well as a collection of objets d'art.

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Hotels Truro

  • The Carlton Hotel

    "49, Falmouth Road" GB - Truro TR1 2HL

    "Located in the cathedral City of Truro and well placed to cater for business people and tourists. On foot, we are less than 10 minutes from the city centre. By road, our mid peninsular location ensures that nowhere in Cornwall should be more th..

  • The Riverbank

    1A OLD BRIDGE STREET GB - TRURO TR1 2AQ

    Prix Prices from : 85 £

    "Tucked behind the cathedral in the heart of Truro city is the Riverbank. Now with the addition of an eight bedroom boutique hotel and completely refurbished bar and restaurant offering local,freshly cooked food, the Riverbank is one of Truro's ..

  • Brookdale Hotel

    Tregolls Road GB - Truro TR1 1JZ

    "The Brookdale Hotel is a 1930's purpose built hotel in the centre of Truro. It is Family owned and run with a friendly and relaxed atmostphere.Truro town centre is a 5 - 10 minute stroll from the hotel and is a lively commercial centre, excelle..

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Restaurants Truro

  • Mannings Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    Lemon St GB - Truro TR1 2QB

  • Tabb's Comfortable restaurant 

    85 Kenwyn St GB - Truro TR1 3BZ

    Series of pleasant slate-floored rooms in a small former pub. Appealing menu of refined dishes, where quality produce shines through. Chef is a passionate chocolatier and duck is a speciality.

  • Bustophers Quite comfortable restaurant 

    62 Lemon St GB - Truro TR1 2PN

    Busy, informal wine bar-bistro just off the town centre, with central bar and open kitchen. Seasonal menus champion Cornish produce and offer a mix of modern and classic dishes, with some Mediterranean touches.

  • Saffron Quite comfortable restaurant 

    5 Quay St GB - Truro TR1 2HB

    Keenly run restaurant in the heart of town, close to the cathedral. Simply appointed, rustic inner with hearty, flavoursome cooking to match. Extensive menus showcase seasonal Cornish produce.

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