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Truro Life and Truro Visitor Travel Tips
(Truro, Cornwall, England, UK)



Cornwall's splendid cathedral city, Truro is a great place to spend some time, whatever the weather may bring. Life here varies greatly day by day, season by season, but remains firmly influenced by the thriving Cornish tourist market.

Gift shops and tearooms exploit Truro's charm at every opportunity and rightly so, as there is much to be proud of here. With stunning Georgian buildings along Lemon Street and a breathtaking cathedral, Truro is a place you will remember.

A great way to learn more about life in Truro, both present and past, is to join one of the regular guided walking tours of the city. These are led by the knowledgeable Blue Badge Guides, who are more than happy to answer any questions that may pop into your head along the way. Here are some useful travel tips about life in Truro.




Truro Life and Travel Tips: Truro Tourism and Tourist Information - Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
The local tourism outlet is worth visiting, to make sure that you don't overlook anything of interest. With a range of standard leaflets, brochures and maps, be sure to purchase the local booklet about self-guided walking tours, which take you on a particularly interesting an insightful journey around Truro's many open areas, public squares and winding street. The riverside trail along the River Allen is especially appealing.

Located in the very centre of the town, Truro's tourist office lies close to St. Mary's Street, Princes Street, Lemon Street and Morlaix Avenue, being a relatively short walk from the Victoria Gardens next to Frances Street. The office is actually situated within the old City Hall, along Boscawen Street.

Truro Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2NE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1872 274 555
Fax: +44 (0)1872 263 031
Email: truro@touristinfo.demon.co.uk
Opening times for the Truro Tourist Information Centre:
November to March, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
April to May, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00
June to August, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
September to October, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00


Here are some contact details for further tourist offices in close proximity to Truro:

Falmouth Tourist Information Centre - 11 Market Strand, Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3DR, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1326 312 300
Fax: +44 (0)1326 313 457
Email: info@falmouthtic.co.uk

Fowey Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - 5 South Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AR, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1726 833 616
Fax: +44 (0)1726 834 939
Email: info@fowey.co.uk

St. Austell Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - By Pass Service Station, Southbourne Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4RS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1726 879 500
Fax: +44 (0)1726 874 168
Email: tic@cornish-riviera.co.uk

 
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