Truro Guide - Spring Issue 2016

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE CITY & RURAL DISTRICT

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CITY FIX Your guide to the perfect city break

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Welcome

to spring in Truro

What better season to spend time in Cornwall’s great little city? As the days lengthen, a burst of activity sees a whole host of events take place in and around the city, from the Truro Festival at the start of April to the Easter Egg Hunt in the stunning gardens at Trelissick.

Come the end of January, unmissable new collections for spring/summer are filling shelves and rails at Truro’s budding independent shops. The newseason menus in cafes and restaurants are bringing to the table all manner of fresh creations with local Cornish fare. Truro’s perennials such as Hall for Cornwall get in the swing with exciting new programmes for the year ahead. And the city’s award-winning parks and gardens come alive with their latest eye-catching displays.

Let this first issue of the new, seasonal Truro Guide give you all the springtime inspiration, tips and insider info you need, whether you’re a city-dweller, day tripper or here on a city break. Enjoy!

Cover story We asked local illustrator Rose Darling to interpret spring in Truro. Inspired

by Truro Guide covers from the 60s and 70s, she created this beautiful image.

For more information on everything Truro visit: www.enjoytruro.co.uk / www.visittruro.org.uk

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2 CITY BREAK IN TRURO The great little city fix 10 COFFEE HANGOUTS Six top spots to grab a coffee 12 PARKS AND GARDENS Behind the scenes at Truro’s parks and gardens 17 BOUTIQUE SPOTLIGHT Magpie & Fox’s unique take on womenswear 18 TRURO HOME COMFORTS What’s hot in homewares 20 TRURO DISTRICT Get foodie on a Philleigh Way cookery course 22 POLDARK’S TRURO Winston Graham’s inspiration and the current show at the Royal Cornwall Museum

28 TRURO FESTIVAL A celebration of art, culture and music 30 SPRING EVENTS What’s on in Spring 2016 34 HALL FOR CORNWALL Spring season musical and theatre highlights 36 GALLERY FOCUS Lemon Street Market’s Lander Gallery 38 TRURO CATHEDRAL What to find in Truro’s landmark building 41 SPRINGTIME PLAY DAYS A rundown of things to do with kids in Truro 46 CITY FARE A trip to Truro Farmers’ Market

24 GEORGIAN TRURO Exploring the city’s Georgian architecture

48 FOOD AND DRINK Restaurants, cafes and everything foodie

26 ST PIRAN’S DAY Don’t miss the big parade on 5 March

62 TRAVEL INFORMATION Getting to Truro and finding your way around the city

WORKING TOGETHER FOR TRURO This guide is a collaboration between Truro City Council, Visit Truro Tourist Information and Totally Truro, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID).

Published three times a year, the guide is produced by Wolf Rock Marketing. For editorial and advertising enquiries, email truroguide@wolfrockmarketing.co.uk.

The information in the Truro Guide is provided on an ‘AS IS’ basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded.

No representations, warranties, or guarantees whatsoever are made as to the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, completeness, suitability or applicability of the information to a particular situation.

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YOUR CITY BREAK IN TRURO

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Truro offers a city fix in the heart of Cornwall. It has everything you’d expect from a modern, well-connected city – great shopping, top entertainment and a blossoming food and drink scene, with a backdrop of historic architecture and welcoming public spaces.

And it’s all within easy reach on an overnight stay or weekend break. So, pack your bags!

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RETAIL THERAPY

You’ll find a unique take on designer womenswear at Magpie & Fox on Kenwyn Street (see more on page 17), and at Bishop Phillpott on New Bridge Street, with luxury labels such as Paul Smith, Weekend by MaxMara, Armani Jeans and Gant.

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here’s no shortage of big names around the city centre, including The White Company, Joules, Seasalt, Jack Wills, Waterstones, L’Occitane, Lush, Lakeland, Pandora, JoJo Maman Bebe, Debenhams and M&S. But some of the best shopping to be had is in Truro’s independent outlets, selling homewares, fashion, gifts and jewellery, antiques and vintage clothing.

The Vor Store on Cathedral Lane’s quaint shopping parade offers on-trend staples from brands including French Connection and Great Plains, while The Little Boutique on historic Walsingham Place and Stolen From Susie on Boscawen Street stock easyto-wear women’s clothes and accessories at affordable prices.

Tootsie and Tiger, brimming with handpicked vintage clothing and accessories, is tucked away in Tinners Court, adjacent to Truro’s Pannier Market, which houses an eclectic mix of traders. Another Truro fashion favourite and a good place to pick up a bargain is the Preloved Boutique on Pydar Street, specialising in unworn or like-new women’s clothes.

For cool British design, head to The Clementine on St Mary’s Street offering homewares, gifts and jewellery, and Inhabit in

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Green Street Mews, opposite the bus station, with fun personalised products, gifts and accessories.

Calico on High Cross offers designer kitchenware, from highend brands such as Alessi, Joseph Joseph and Robert Welch, as well as handbags from Orla Kiely and Ted Baker. Uneeka has a home furniture shop on City Road, with ethically sourced products and one-off or limited edition pieces, and a lifestyle accessories shop on Boscawen Street, including bags, stationery, gifts and quirky things for your home.

For contemporary silver jewellery, there’s Blue Wing Gallery on River Street and Pure Silver Design on Victoria Square. Michael Spiers on Lemon Street specialises in exclusive jewellery and watches, and Canary Blue on Cathedral Lane offers bespoke engagement, wedding and eternity rings.

Not to be missed is Truro’s Lemon Street Market

First off, relax with a coffee and the papers at the Fig Cafe or upstairs at the Lander Gallery Cafe, surrounded by beautiful works of art in the Lander Gallery (see more on page 36). Then find inspiration for your interiors at Illustrated Living in the form of stylish and practical homewares and gifts from British designers such as Lush Designs, Cream Cornwall, Hannah Turner Ceramics and Bold & Noble, and Scandinavian glassware, ceramics and textiles.

For edible deliciousness, there’s Halzephron Herb Farm, with its handmade dressings, dips, jams, chutneys, marinades, cooking sauces and seeds, and fresh, speciality loaves, pastries and cakes at Baker Tom, baked using traditional methods and local, organic ingredients. Their cinnamon and raisin bread, Italian focaccia and pain au chocolat are weekend must-haves.

Before you leave, treat yourself to a hand-tied bouquet or teacup posy at florist, Rosewood.

FIND THE MARKET NEXT TO THE PLAZA CINEMA, THROUGH THE ARCHWAY OFF LEMON STREET

There is a wide range of herbal remedies, supplements and natural cosmetics at Hendra Health Store on Lemon Street, and perfume and aftershave, cosmetics and skincare at Scentstore on Cathedral Lane – often at less than duty-free prices!

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LET’S DO LUNCH!

FROM FUNKY DINERS TO FASHIONABLE CAFES, FAB EATERIES ABOUND IN TRURO.

If you’re feeling virtuous, The Secret Garden Cafe, on Kenwyn Street, serves healthy quiches, frittatas, salads and cakes, and the best potato wedges in town! Also offering fresh, wholesome food across the road is Archie Browns, with a vegetarian and vegan cafe upstairs and a thriving health food store downstairs.

InnerTide, on Pydar Street, is a new cafe, gallery and meeting space. The cafe was refurbished using reclaimed, up-cycled and foraged materials, and offers a selection of sandwiches and salads, cakes, coffee, tea and smoothies. Exhibitions, private views and artist and musician open nights are held in the gallery space upstairs.

For American-style dining, head to the award-winning HUBBOX on Kenwyn Street, serving burgers,

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hot dogs and craft beers in a 19th century Wesleyan chapel, and Mustard & Rye, a bar and grill on Calenick Street, with ribs, steaks and pulled pork.

Gastropub The Thomas Daniell on Infirmary Hill at the top end of Lemon Street, is a popular place for hearty food and roast lunch every Sunday.

If you can squeeze a cream tea into your afternoon, pop into the Truro Arts Cafe on River Street. Expect toasted tea cakes, scones, flapjacks, and the local favourite, carrot cake.

The Alverton, a stylish Grade IIlisted hotel on Tregolls Road, just a five-minute walk from the cathedral, is also well known for its afternoon teas, with delicate finger sandwiches, freshly-baked scones and scrumptious cakes, served on its sunny private terrace when weather permits!

Don’t miss the Cornish Food Box Company at The Stores on Walsingham Place for some artisan Cornish treats to take home. The business started delivering weekly food boxes in 2010 and now has a shop, distribution centre and new cafe in one of Truro’s most historic buildings – built in the 1800s as a maltings. Working with more than 100 local producers and farmers, they only sell Cornish food and drink, and the stock ranges from vegetables, meat and fish to sparkling wines, curry sauces and breakfast cereals.

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AFTER DARK

IN THE EVENING, CATCH A SHOW AT THE HALL FOR CORNWALL, THE COUNTY’S ENTERTAINMENT HUB, OR A FILM AT THE FOUR-SCREEN PLAZA CINEMA.

A stone’s-throw from the Hall for Cornwall is Mannings, a chic hotel and restaurant with an urban buzz on Lemon Street. Kick off your evening with cocktails at Mannings bar, before heading to dinner in the restaurant. This is Cornish dining, city style, offering innovative menus with inspiration from around the world. Tempting dishes – including crispy chilli beef, piri piri chicken, succulent lamb steaks and tempura fish – are prepared with only the best local produce.

Further up Lemon Street is Bustopher Jones, serving deliciously simple and seasonal dishes in a handsome Georgian townhouse, elegantly decorated with stunning chandeliers, a zinc bar, moody artwork and smart wooden panelling.

Other Truro favourites include seafood restaurants Hooked on Tabernacle Street and the Falmouth Bay Seafood Cafe on Castle Street, a top seafood and champagne bar in the city with oysters, mussels, grilled fish, Cornish seafood and fish platters, as well as special events.

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CHECKING IN

Staying over? Here are three places to stay for a stylish city break.

MANNINGS

Moments away from the Hall for Cornwall, the Plaza Cinema and the major shopping streets, Mannings, on Lemon Street, is a city-chic hotel and restaurant with contemporary bedrooms and apartments. Snap up one of their special Weekender breaks, including a room, a complimentary cocktail, a voucher for the restaurant, free wifi and gated parking in the heart of the city.

There’s Sam’s In The City on New Bridge Street, with its music and movie memorabilia, where you can choose from house specials including steaks, a Samburger and pan-seared scallops. Bone China, on Little Castle Street, is a 1940s-inspired vintage cocktail cafe, serving classy cocktails in vintage teapots alongside tasty tapas.

Experience fine dining at Tabb’s Restaurant on Kenwyn Street, and hidden away in a terraced house on Edward Street is the intimate Gravy Boesti, where the talented team create mouth-watering dishes and desserts in an openplan kitchen.

The Old Grammar School, on St Mary’s Street, offers an evening tapas menu and fantastic cocktails served into the night. For latenight partying, there’s also Maison, above Mustard & Rye on Calenick Street, a music venue dishing up a range of funky vocal, instrumental house music, legendary old school classics and Balearic beats.

www.manningshotels.co.uk

THE ALVERTON

Set on a hillside a five-minute walk from Truro city centre, The Alverton on Tregolls Road offers a city retreat with a rich history dating back to 1830. The hotel’s style, a perfect balance of old and new, is carried through its bedrooms and executive suites, a newly-refurbished brasserie and bar, conference and events rooms, a terrace for alfresco dining and private gardens.

www.thealverton.co.uk

MERCHANT HOUSE

Merchant House on Falmouth Road is the ideal base for a city-centre shopping and entertainment break. The sister hotel of Mannings, its range of rooms provide contemporary comfort in a historic setting that’s also dog-friendly. Included is a full English or continental breakfast, and enjoy a slice of homemade cake with as many cups of tea or coffee as you’d like in the lounge.

www.merchant-house.co.uk

For a full list of places to stay in the city centre and the rural district of Truro, pop into Visit Truro Tourist Information on Boscawen Street, or phone the team on 01872 274555.

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COFFEE HANGOUTS

With great coffee and lush cakes, Truro’s spoilt for choice when it comes to cool, independent cafes.

Amanda Williams, the Secret Truro blogger, chooses her six favourite coffee hangouts.

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The daddy of the independents on Kenwyn Street is the all-round cool place to hang out. Great for grabbing a flat white while you write creative content on your MacBook. 108 also boasts Truro’s very own coffee fairies: they deliver hot drinks all over the city.

Using locally roasted beans from Olfactory Coffee Roasters, great coffee here is a given. But what’s really setting Grounded on New Bridge Street apart is its delicious food. It might be the hearty soups or Da Bara’s popular pastries, including an exclusive to Grounded: cinnamon raisin and walnut loaf. Mmmm, delicious!

Want great coffee? No problem.

Want to buy a cactus? No problem. Midtown on King Street understands that creativity is as important to business as 9 bar pressure is to an espresso.

They’ve nailed social media, too – don’t take my word for it, check out their Instagram.

Right in the middle of Lemon Street Market, Fig is the ideal place to meet friends. While you’re there, grab a loaf from Baker Tom’s, jam from Halzephron and even gorgeous Scandi homewares from Illustrated Living. Rude not to.

This teensy cafe has everything you need for a quick pitstop – perfect for takeaway drinks and homemade goodies. If you’ve got time, you can also take a seat in the window and watch the world go by on historic Lemon Street.

Uneeka on Boscawen Street is a Truro favourite, with unusual handbags, jewellery, stationery and gifts downstairs and a fab cafe upstairs. Reliable wifi means it’s a great place to work and if you’re partial to the chair you’re sitting on for your mid-morning latte, you can buy that as well.

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TRURO’S PARKS AND GARDENS

KEEPING THE CITY PRETTY

Who’s behind Truro’s award-winning parks and gardens? Richard Budge reveals all...

Richard Budge heads the Parks Department at Truro City Council. His team are responsible for maintaining a number of parks, gardens and open spaces in the city, including Victoria Gardens, Boscawen Park and Daubuz Moor, an 18-acre wildlife site, plus sports facilities and children’s play areas. They’re also responsible for maintaining cemeteries, churchyards, allotments and toilets, and they contract grow for various town and parish councils in the area.

How many people are in your team?

FACT We plant and tend 1,500 hanging baskets, window boxes and tubs in summer

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We have a core team of 18 horticultural experts working to ensure Truro is blossoming.

A main focus for us is the floral planting displays and hanging baskets on the approaches to Truro and in and around the city centre, and we’re very keen to build on our success in the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Britain in Bloom competition, working with volunteer group

Truro in Bloom. We also run an annual Gardens and Allotments Competition, open to all local residents and judged on the last Thursday in June.

What does your typical day look like?

My day is mainly office-based, with constant phone calls and emails – and I have a large plan of things that need to be done, but it could involve anything from helping to deliver hanging baskets to local businesses

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WOW Our team grows around 140,000 bedding plants each year

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to ordering machinery or vehicles, from managing our apprenticeship scheme to helping to dig a grave!

My absolute favourite area in the city is Kenwyn Churchyard during the springtime, which we maintain. Wild flowers, such as bluebells, ramsons and campions are out and all look amazing – even the celandines dotted among the headstones.

To walk up there early on a spring morning and hear the dawn chorus is a real treat.

Look out for the city’s stunning spring flower displays with bedding plants including pansies, polyanthus, myosotis and wallflowers. Fantastic camellias and rhododendrons are out in flower in Victoria Gardens in spring. Wonderful magnolias, too. And don’t miss all the daffodils that flower through Morlaix Avenue and Green Lane, sponsored by the Hosking family at Fentongollan Farm.

We work closely with Truro in Bloom on the city’s entry to Britain in Bloom. We’re passionate about being involved as it promotes civic pride and ownership and offers a real opportunity to engage the community in making Truro a more attractive place to live and work. What I love about it is that it gets children across the city – schools, scouts, brownies and so on, involved in designing and planting.

What should we be looking out for in Truro’s parks and gardens in spring?

Can you tell us more about Truro in Bloom?

Retailers and other organisations are encouraged to decorate their premises with floral displays.

We manage around 1,500 hanging baskets, window boxes and tubs on display in the city in summer, including 300 additional hanging baskets and floral displays funded by Totally Truro, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID).

In 2015, we won gold in the national Britain in Bloom competition, Champion of Champions category, and the Portman Cup in the South West in Bloom competition.

We’re building on our success and want to be at the forefront in planting schemes. We attempted 3D planting for the first time last year, working with a local engineer to create two freestanding Spitfires at Trafalgar roundabout to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. We’ve also experimented with planting lettuces rather than carpet bedding plants at the roundabout, and creating wild flower beds on the approach roads.

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TEAM There are 18 people in the core parks department team, going up to 28 in summer

And you also support local community groups in their own campaigns?

AMAZING We plant 6,500 bulbs to create Truro’s floral displays

HUGE Truro has 60-70 acres of tended parks and public spaces

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Yes, such as the transformation of car parking spaces behind Truro Community Library into a garden to inspire people to grow their own food at home.

Furniss Island is a previously unloved patch of land that has been transformed into a garden and community green space. Another success story is the Friends of Boscawen Park community group raising more than £200,000 to help improve play and recreational facilities at the park. The new play area was unveiled last summer, including new climbing equipment, slides, a zipwire and sand areas.

Any exciting plans ahead?

We’re constantly seeking to improve the city’s open spaces and public facilities. Plans range from an education centre, new toilets and restoration work at Victoria Gardens to an ambitious multi-sports hub, athletics track and cafe at Boscawen Park.

Quality lifestyle, food and luxury products Lemon Street Market is a unique indoor shopping venue showcasing quality individual outlets with a vast selection of exciting products from bread and marinades to flowers, jewellery, craft and designer home wares.

Split across two levels, the first floor features an art gallery with a fantastic selection of classic and contemporary Cornish art and craft and a cafe area to take in the wonderful works of art at your leisure. Below you can wander through a light and airy market space full of retail gems and coffee houses serving mouthwatering food and refreshments.

Come and spend a while in this beautiful space, centrally located on Lemon Street with entrances beside the Plaza Cinema and next to Moorfield car park.

Outlets include; Baker Tom, Illustrated Living, Oscars, Greenhouse, Pure Silver, Fig, Rosewood Florists, Lemonheads Barbers, Halzephron, Simply All Sorts, The Gallery Cafe and Lander Gallery. www.lemonstreetmarket.co.uk

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BOUTIQUE TRURO INSPOTLIGHT BLOOM

Magpie & Fox is a contemporary womenswear boutique on Kenwyn Street in Truro. Opened

by Amber Cotgreave in March 2015, the shop’s ethos is to stock practical yet playful and stylish clothing, accessories, shoes and jewellery from brands that aren’t readily available elsewhere in Cornwall.

AMBER’S FLIGHTS OF FANCY AT MAGPIE & FOX Amber, who has a background in retail, was inspired to open the Truro shop while in Bordeaux one summer, ‘where the shopping is amazing and the service is exceptional’. A busy young mum, she keeps her eye out for high quality, edgy brands with added details, and has a real knack for spotting up-and-coming labels.

Brands range from the more affordable MarieSixtine from Paris to exclusive New York-based designer Rebecca Taylor. Covetable fashions include luxury knits from Charli London, shirts from Rails, waterproof coats from Danish label Rains, footwear from Hudson, scarves from Beck Sondergaard, watches from Olivia Burton and jewellery from Wanderlust Life.

The service is friendly, with extra touches such as premium shopping bags and scented tissue paper, all with an emphasis on making a visit to Magpie & Fox an enjoyable and relaxed shopping experience.

There are late night shopping events, with canapés and live music, prosecco Saturdays, and the boutique takes part in Truro’s autumn fashion week, Truro Trend.

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1. G OOSE FEATHER LAMPSHADE Designed by Danish lighting company VITA, this goose feather lampshade is sold in two sizes and can be used as a hanging pendant or as a shade on a floor or table lamp. Available from The Clementine’s range of stylish homewares, gifts and jewellery.

2. METALWORK WALL HANGING Individually-designed wall hangings and panels produced in copper and brass by St Ivesbased Sharon McSwiney can be found at The Guild of Ten, which sells original work by a cooperative of craftspeople living in Cornwall.

The Clementine: The Old Printworks 8 St Mary’s Street www.theclementine.co.uk

The Guild of Ten: 19 Old Bridge Street www.guildoften.com www.sharonmcswiney.co.uk

3. UNEEKA LIFE BOWLS Stylish yet practical – beautifully patterned bowls in bold colours to brighten your table from Uneeka Life, the place to go for ethical products from handbags, jewellery, accessories and gifts, to homewares and everything needed to create your own bespoke lighting for any room.

4. DESIGNER CERAMICS Handmade ceramic cat money boxes from Bristol-based Hannah Turner and an owl storage jar from Orla Kiely, known for her unique retro prints and designs – part of a selection of desirable homewares and gifts at Illustrated Living, who also champion British-made products.

Uneeka Life: 5 Boscawen Street www.uneeka.com

Illustrated Living: Lemon Street Market www.illustratedliving.co.uk

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5. SCION RUGS British fabric and wallpaper brand Scion has joined forces with Dutch rug manufacturer Brink & Campman to create an exciting rug collection, with vibrant colours and graphic motifs, adapted from, or inspired by Scion’s most popular designs.

Available at Truro’s Cotton Mills.

Cotton Mills: Peoples Palace, Pydar Street www.cotton-mills.co.uk

6. PERSONALISED PRINT Inhabit specialises in fun personalised products, including posters, mugs and greetings cards – perfect for those friends who have everything!

You can also choose from a range of gifts, interior products, bags, purses and other fashion accessories.

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7. SOPHIE CONRAN TABLEWARE Teapot, cup and saucer created by Sophie Conran for Portmeirion.

A collection of stylish porcelain tableware and cookware with soft, organic curves and shapes and a rippled finish, from Bay Tree Home’s range of country and coastal-inspired home accessories.

Bay Tree Home: 3 Cathedral Lane www.baytreehome.com

8. CUSTOM CUSHIONS Truro Fabrics’ soft furnishings department now offers a made-tomeasure cushion service.

Start from scratch and pick your own fabrics from their extensive collection, including a range of Liberty Art Fabrics, and return to collect your expertlymade custom cushion.

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EXPLORE THE TRURO DISTRICT

GET FOODIE AT PHILLEIGH WAY!

Head out of the city and hop across the River Fal on the King Harry Ferry to try your hand at something new with a cookery course at Philleigh Way, a purpose-built cookery school on the Roseland Peninsula. Nestling in a balanced landscape of arable fields, pasture and ancient oak woodland, it’s an inspirational place to learn about food and its provenance.

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unning the school are brothers-in-law James Martin and chef, George Pascoe, who belongs to the fifth generation of Pascoes to hail from Court Farm, Philleigh.

Their next-generation farmhouse cookery style is inspired by recipes handed down over the generations, fantastic local produce and experience gained working in some of the top kitchens throughout Cornwall and around the world. Their creativity, knowledge and enthusiasm make Philleigh Way the perfect place to reconnect with the land and sea, learn some old and new recipes, and cook with some of the freshest seasonal ingredients Cornwall has to offer.

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Since opening in 2013, the school has welcomed many new tutors through its doors, enabling it to offer a wider range of courses utilising the skills

and knowledge of some of the best food experts in Cornwall. These include Gavin Roberts of the Kernow Sausage Company, who runs the very popular Pig in a Day course, former fishmonger and fisherman’s daughter Annie Sibert, who lends her expertise to the fish cookery courses, Thom Hunt’s team from the 7th Rise, who run foraging courses, and expert baker and cake decorator Christine Hawker, who runs a variety of baking and cake decorating courses.

Aside from the cookery courses, Philleigh Way offers unique ticketed dining events throughout the year and can also be hired as a wedding venue.

GET FOODIE AT: WWW.PHILLEIGHWAY.CO.UK Philleigh Way Cookery School Court Farm, Philleigh, Truro

Mannings has a reputation for dining with a difference…

A cosmopolitan hub in the heart of Truro, Mannings offers innovative menus inspired by a variety of cultures, combined with fresh Cornish produce. The new Mannings 4-6 menu is a daily changing selection of specials, promoting two courses for just £12 and served between 4pm-6pm every day. Whether shopping in Truro, visiting the local theatre or simply catching up with good friends, good food is only a step away, across the cobbles of Lemon Quay.

Fresh fish, local vegetables and of course, the renowned Mannings steak, cooked to perfection, all feature as signature staples throughout the day and evening, and with Asian influences on the 4-6 menu providing a provocative twist on the classics, why not accompany with a cocktail or two?

Delicious local cuisine, great service and cocktails shaken or stirred, make Mannings your destination for a culinary trip around the continent, featuring the very best from Cornwall.

Mannings… creating delicious dishes in the city for over 20 years…

COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE The new Mannings ‘4 Till 6’ menu is only £12 for two courses. Bring along this article when trying the new menu to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your meal. www. manningshotels.co.uk | 01872 270 345

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Poldark’s Truro

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When the BBC brought Poldark back to British TV screens in 2015, Truro had a starring role. BBC Radio Cornwall’s Debbie McCrory tells us more about Poldark’s Truro and the Poldark exhibition at the Royal Cornwall Museum.

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While Corsham in Wiltshire doubled as Truro for filming, the city itself was Winston Graham’s true inspiration for the story and the location of choice for the world premiere of the new series.

I was there in the Plaza Cinema with the cast and production team as Poldark was launched to an invited audience. We all watched episode one, hoping that this was going to be something special. And by jingo my luvvers it was! The casting worked so well on screen, but the star was Aidan Turner, bringing Ross Poldark, a dark, smouldering, broken man, back to Cornwall from the American War of Independence, to find his father dead, his mine, Wheal Leisure, in ruins, and his beloved Elizabeth marrying another man…

And there the story begins.

Winston Graham loved Truro, and back in the 18th century when the majority of the Poldark books are set, it had flourished thanks to improved mining methods and higher prices for tin. It was the place to be for wealthy mine owners. Ross and Demelza would have made many journeys to the city, walking past the elegant Georgian and Victorian townhouses on Lemon Street, named after the mining magnate and local MP Sir William Lemon.

Demelza would have shopped in the cobbled Boscawen Street, the place to be seen for those in high society.

Tagging along after their master, Jud and Prudie would have gathered supplies from the port in Lemon Quay, and the busy market, to take back to Nampara.

Graham named Ross’s mine Wheal Leisure, from a working mine in the Perranporth area, and he was often found in Truro studying archive documents of mine workings, getting the details right for the fate of Poldark and his many adventures.

I’m a big fan of the Royal Cornwall Museum in River Street. Founded in 1818, it has housed thousands of exhibitions since it opened.

My fondest memories on school trips are of the Trewinnard coach and the Egyptian mummy. I still get to go along in my work to report on new exhibitions, which I always find so interesting.

The museum is a great place to get to know about Cornish history, but in a current exhibition you can discover more about Winston Graham, his writing life and his best known work.

I love to stand and see Graham’s typewriter, drink in his notebooks showing his novels written in long hand, ponder the Poldark family tree with Graham’s research notes and gaze at the original manuscript of Bella Poldark, his last book in 2002, written a year before he died. The museum also has some of the scripts from the original BBC series.

If you love the Poldark series and stories, and find yourself in Truro, take time to call in to the museum, and enjoy Poldark’s Cornwall – I have three times now!

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Make sure to stop by at Lemon Street Gallery, a leading contemporary art gallery offering a vibrant programme of solo and group exhibitions over three floors. The gallery features a range of up-and-coming and established British artists, and is ideally placed to draw on Cornwall’s rich modernist tradition.

DISCOVER GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE RIGHT ACROSS THE CITY FROM TRURO’S GOLDEN AGE If you want to know more about Truro’s rich, proud and fascinating past, the best place to start is in the historic heart of the city.

There, the handsome houses, civic buildings and public places – now home to shops and offices – offer tantalising glimpses of Truro’s golden era.

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shipment from the port. In the 18th and 19th centuries Truro began to grow, becoming a centre for fashionable, wealthy and influential people.

Many of them had their homes in the grand Georgian townhouses that line Lemon Street. It’s well worth the walk uphill to the Lander Memorial, erected at the top of Lemon Street in 1835 to celebrate the discoveries (including the source of the Niger River) of local heroes Richard and John Lander.

The Assembly Rooms, built in 1780 on High Cross, in front of the west face of Truro Cathedral, was the venue for many splendid high society balls in Georgian times. You’ll recognise it by the busts of playwrights David Garrick and William Shakespeare above the first floor windows – and the Warrens Bakery below!

Walsingham Place is a classic, curved Georgian terrace, and you’ll find more examples of Truro’s Georgian architecture in Princes Street, most notably Mansion House and Princes House, which today houses a collective of designers and specialists for weddings.

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In case you didn’t know, Cornwall has a patron saint. St Piran, originally the patron saint of tin miners, was adopted more widely by Cornwall having sailed here on a millstone.

Quite a feat!

Every year on 5 March, events and parades are held across the county to mark St Piran’s Day, the annual day of Cornwall.

Having started as one of the many tinners’ holidays observed by the tin miners, it’s now a chance to celebrate Cornwall’s heritage and identity.

The St Piran’s Day parade in Truro is the longest-running parade of its kind. Expect lots of Cornish tartan, colourful banners and black-and-white Cornish flags – the flag of St Piran, no less, symbolising white tin on Cornish soil.

The parade includes the Mayor of Truro, the MP for Truro and Falmouth, local dignitaries, schools and community groups.

It starts at Waterfall Gardens, off St George’s Road, at 1pm, proceeds through the city and finishes at High Cross, in front of Truro Cathedral.

On Lemon Quay, kids will have the chance to make parade banners in the morning, and explore Cornish culture through storytelling, messy-play and singing and dancing. The sights and sounds will also include a St Piran’s Day food and craft market, together with a performance area showcasing Cornish comedy, music, dance and film.

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TRURO FESTIVAL 2 TO 9 APRIL 2016 TRURO FESTIVAL PROVIDES AN EXCITING PLATFORM TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE THE VIVID CULTURAL COMMUNITY RESIDING IN OUR GREAT LITTLE CITY.

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nspired by the artistic spirit in and around Truro, the festival, brought to you by Totally Truro BID, is brimming with events to entertain, entice and excite, from art and craft workshops to exhibitions, literary seminars, live music, film, comedy, dance and theatre performances.

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There will be an abundance of art at the 2016 festival. Daily workshops featuring local illustrators, comic book and manga artists, screen print-makers

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2. Oceanflow Yoga at the Wellbeing Day event.

3. The 90 Second Film Challenge at The Plaza.

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5. Print and stamp your own poster workshop at Truro Arts Company.

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SALON DU CHOCOLAT and puppeteers will be on offer for children and adults in the festival hub on Lemon Quay. Street art is a big favourite and the city’s streets will be filled with creative flair once again.

The literary content of the festival also grows each year. For 2016, The Story Republic will be igniting the imagination through speakeasies for young writers, wordsmith sessions and more.

This year sees the launch of a three-year project for Truro Festival focusing on a forgotten Truronian from the 18th century. In his day, Samuel Foote was the first stand-up comedian and known as the funniest man in London. He was a Cornishman with a larger-than-life personality, who wowed audiences at his tea parties in the fashionable coffee houses of Covent Garden. The festival will be producing educational projects with local schools and installations re-establishing Foote as a celebrated Cornishman in his hometown.

The return of the sell-out, women-only storytelling event from artist-led theatre company, Scary Little Girls

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LIG HT TH EATR E PR ES EN TS Jack and the Beanstalk, a puppet show for all the family

DUCH Y OPER A PERFO RMAN CE SAMUEL FOOTE The launch of a new festival project to reinstate and celebrate the forgotten Truronian We’ll be adding new events to the festival programme right up to kick-off on 2 April. So keep an eye on the website for lots more things to see and do to celebrate the diversity and creativity of Truro’s artistic side!

INFO/BOOK: WWW.TRUROFESTIVAL.CO.UK @TRUROFESTIVAL

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La Traviata Plaza Cinema

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Bosvigo Hellebore Day Bosvigo Gardens Annual open garden and plant sale, with refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds go to charity.

Live relay of Verdi’s opera La Traviata from the Royal Opera House.

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St Piran’s Day Truro A celebration of the patron saint of Cornwall. Take part in the parade and explore Cornish heritage and culture. www.visittruro.org.uk

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TASTE Burrell Theatre Inspired by the tapestries of Grayson Perry, TASTE is a touching romp of a show with humour, irreverence and playfulness at its heart, exploring what defines our identity and pondering the intricacies behind our choices. www.burrelltheatre.com 30

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Bridging the Void Truro College An exciting, new dance and film production by Experiential, showcasing a collaboration between choreographer, dancers, filmmaker and composer. www.truro-penwith.ac.uk

Three Spires Singers and Orchestra Truro Cathedral The Three Spires Singers present a choral and orchestral concert with music by Durante, Mozart and Haydn. www.threespiressingers.org.uk

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Cornwall Music Festival Truro Methodist Church A competitive music festival for amateur musicians and verse speakers of all ages and levels.

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Cathedral City Markets Lemon Quay

(opening 14 March at 9.45am)

Regular markets for small-scale food and drink producers, artists, craftspeople and traders.

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Easter Egg Hunt Victoria Gardens Solve the clues and win an Easter egg. Suitable for all age groups. www.visittruro.org.uk

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Co-produced with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, this is the newly revamped version of the awardwinning production that stormed the West End in 2008, set in the Ruff Endz Estate.

Unleash your inner explorer – complete the garden’s Easter Egg Trail and claim your chocolate Cadbury Egghead.

MARCH (7.30PM)

Into the Hoods – Remixed Hall for Cornwall

(and 2.30pm on 19 March) www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

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Cadbury Eggsplorers National Trust’s Trelissick

(runs until 03 April) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

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Truro Festival

A cultural festival celebrating the diversity and creativity of the arts in Truro, incorporating art, music, theatre, film, literature and Cornish culture. www.enjoytruro.co.uk/ TruroFestival

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The Daffodil Society Show National Trust’s Trelissick A display of hundreds of daffodils and expert advice in the stables. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

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Truro Choral Society and Truro Symphony Orchestra Truro Cathedral Performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C, his 5th Symphony in C Minor and Hallelujah. www.trurochoralsociety.co.uk

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Victoria Gardens Band Concerts A different brass band performs in the bandstand each week.

(Sundays, 2.30-4pm) www.visittruro.org.uk

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Spring Flower Show Lemon Quay Celebration of gardening, trade stands and exhibitions. www.visittruro.org.uk

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APRIL– 01 MAY

St Agnes Bolster Festival A celebration of Cornish music and art, with life-size puppets, a drum band and a giant effigy of the legendary Cornish giant, Bolster. www.visittruro.org.uk

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Tregothnan Charity Garden Opening The tea-producing country estate opens its usually private gates, includes homemade lunches, cream teas, musical entertainment, children’s activities and demonstrations. www.tregothnan.co.uk 32

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Fal River Festival This community festival includes events varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming and walking. www.falriver.co.uk

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MAY (10AM TO 4PM)

Get Active Truro May Lemon Quay Activities to see and try include hockey, archery, cricket, rounders, football, demonstrations from sports clubs and more! (runs until 01 June) www.enjoytruro.co.uk/ getactivetruro

SUMMER AND AUTUMN EVENTS

JULY

Garden Truro Lemon Quay Truro’s annual gardening festival with show gardens, stalls, exhibitors and gardening experts. www.visittruro.org.uk

Cornwall Pride Truro

Punch and Judy shows, wildlife shows, magic shows and bouncy castles.

Cornwall Pride parade starting at Lemon Quay, followed by a picnic in Victoria Gardens and evening party.

(throughout August, Mondays to Saturdays from 2pm to 4.30pm) www.visittruro.org.uk

AUGUST

National Play Day and PlayFest Children’s Festival Boscawen Park On 3 and 4 August, there will be entertainment throughout the day, including performers from Swamp Circus, and a circus show, dance workshops, live music, fun fair and arts and crafts. www.visittruro.org.uk

Children’s Entertainment Hendra Play Area

Get Active Truro Summer Lemon Quay For the 6th year running, Lemon Quay will be transformed into a sports and activity hub as the Get Active Truro festival presents an abundance of free activities including come and try sessions, demonstrations and displays. www.enjoytruro.co.uk/ getactivetruro

www.gaycornwall.com/ cornwall-pride SEPTEMBER

Great Cornish Food Festival Lemon Quay Festival dedicated to Cornish food and drink, with food experts and top chefs from across the county, exhibitors, live demonstrations and children’s activities. www.greatcornishfood.co.uk/ festival

KING HARRY FLOATING BRIDGE

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THEATRE IN THE CITY

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From five star drama to razzle-dazzle entertainment and the world-class Shakespeare of the RSC, Hall for Cornwall’s spring season has something for everyone!

Spring 2016 sees a dazzling lineup at Hall for Cornwall: from the multi award-winning West End musical Chicago highkicking it into town to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s epic and ambitious production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the world premiere of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny.

Coming to HfC as part of its world tour, the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights (25-30 January) will take you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh, What A Night and many more. The English Touring Opera’s colourful and lavish staging of Don Giovanni (15 March), meanwhile, will immerse you in Mozart’s dramatic 34

HALL FOR CORNWALL Fits theBill musical score, and follow it with Gluck’s Iphigenie en Tauride (16 March).

its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion and chilling suspense.

Alongside this, the HfC welcomes top quality drama with the National Theatre’s production of J B Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls (1-5 March).

Directed by Stephen Daldry, the Oscar-nominated director of The Hours and Billy Elliot, this landmark production has thrilled audiences all over the world with

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s unique production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (10-14 May) will present the nation’s favourite Shakespeare play as never before, magically intertwining professional RSC actors, amateur theatre companies and schools from across the county.

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In addition, the HfC has a host of comedy, film and music from the prestigious Banff Film Festival to the rock ‘n’ roll party of That’ll Be The Day, and hip hop dance sensation, Into The Hoods: Remixed.

For more details on all of the shows or to make a booking:

4 “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts…”

So begins the international awardwinning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago (2-7 May), starring West End and Eastenders actor John Partridge as Billy Flynn and X Factor winner and real-life prison warder Sam Bailey as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

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murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it!

The season also includes fun family entertainment with Roald Dahl’s scariest book The Witches (23-27 February) brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family, with mindboggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted! And from the acclaimed producers of Horrible

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TRURO GALLERY IN FOCUS BLOOM

LANDER GALLERY ART IN THE MARKET

The Lander Gallery, upstairs in Lemon Street Market, specialises in fine art from four centuries with a rich Cornish flavour.

On display is work from many of the great names in Cornish art, including artists from the Newlyn and St Ives Schools, celebrated Lamorna and Falmouth artists, and others from the tradition of Cornish landscape watercolours and oils. The Lander’s rolling programme of exhibitions explores different facets and themes in contemporary art. It is all richly varied and surprisingly affordable, with prices starting at under a hundred pounds.

Also available at the gallery are sculptures, jewellery, ceramics, books and other interesting artefacts. Sharing the light and airy space, The Gallery Cafe is fully licensed and serves light lunches, cakes and drinks. It’s the perfect place to meet up with friends, have lunch, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, or sit and relax with a coffee and enjoy the art.

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SPRING EXHIBITIONS AT THE LANDER GALLERY INCLUDE: 9 January to 7 March

Studio Sale, a popular annual show where featured artists sell work at a discount.

9 to 16 March

Combined Schools Art Event, showcasing work from schools across Truro.

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Spring Open Show, with more than 100 paintings on display by a range of local artists, from professionals to novices.

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TRURO CATHEDRAL

Cornwall’s Cathedral is situated right at the heart of Truro. Its three tall spires and amazing architecture dominate the city, making it one of the county’s most iconic buildings. With over 200,000 visitors a year, it’s one attraction not to miss!

WHEREVER YOU GO IN TRURO THE CATHEDRAL GOES WITH YOU AN INTRODUCTION BY THE DEAN OF TRURO, THE VERY REVEREND ROGER BUSH

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On behalf of everyone at Truro Cathedral I would like to warmly welcome you to this beautiful building which means so much to so many people. Whether you are wanting to admire the architecture of the cathedral or would like a bit of peace and quiet, in search of refreshment from our restaurant or a gift from our shop, I hope that you will find something that makes your visit to the cathedral special and memorable.

What makes the cathedral so special? The Victorian, gothic-style architecture certainly makes an impact, always drawing the eye upwards, and making for a highly photogenic building. But it is the inside of the cathedral that really draws admiration from our visitors. There are some stunning viewpoints, which when added to the following highlights, make it a must-see on any visitor’s itinerary. Plus, entry is free!

We have the world’s biggest stained glass project ever manufactured including three beautiful round rose windows. We have a ‘church within a church’.

When the cathedral was built, it incorporated part of the original Tudor church into its fabric; it is still the parish church for the city centre. And we are also the cathedral with a bend! There is a 6ft bend in the nave, not the mistake of the architects or builders, but a deliberate realignment to avoid having to purchase a set of houses on the cathedral’s south side.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.TRUROCATHEDRAL.ORG.UK

The painting Cornubia, Land of the Saints by John Miller is just one of many monuments and memorials featuring Cornish saints in the cathedral. There are many others to be found in wood, stone and glass, serving as a reminder of Cornwall’s Celtic Christian heritage.

Visitors are welcome to our services with an opportunity to hear our renowned choir sing Evensong, Monday to Friday and twice on Sundays during term-time.

Monday to Thursday from Easter to October, there are free guided tours to learn about the cathedral’s fascinating history, as well as free Friday lunchtime organ recitals.

Our coffee shop and restaurant serves an appetising lunch menu and delicious cream teas, and a trip to the cathedral shop will round off your visit perfectly, with gifts and books for all occasions, from baptisms to birthdays, and locallymade souvenirs.

It’s always worth finding out what’s going on at the cathedral, too. Spring highlights include the Cathedral Choir Spring Concert on Friday, 4 March at 7pm. We’re serving a St Piran’s Day lunch, using the best fresh Cornish produce, in the Cathedral Restaurant on Saturday, 5 March from 12 to 2pm. Our Easter Day Service with the Cathedral Choir and the Bishop of Truro preaching, is on Sunday, 27 March at 10am. To round off spring, Aled Jones will be back by popular demand, with a concert in the cathedral on Saturday, 28 May at 7.30pm. @TRUROCATHEDRAL

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In and Around the Rural District of Truro Truro has the city at its heart but the rural district extends to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful villages, towns and hamlets, including Philleigh down the River Fal on the Roseland Peninsula, and St Agnes towards the north. Plus, stunning beaches, heritage estates and gardens, nature trails and cycle trails… Discover hidden gems in the rural district of Truro!

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SPRINGTIME PLAY DAYS WHEN WINTER’S OVER AND THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER, IT’S TIME TO GET THE FAMILY OUT AND ABOUT. HERE’S A RUNDOWN OF SPRINGTIME THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS IN TRURO.

Boscawen Park has a new shipwreck-themed play area with a mast and crow’s nest. Designed to suit children of all ages, it includes a toddler area, a sensory zone, and, for older children, high nets, climbing frames and a zip wire. Learn to ride a bike or scoot on the paths, and pop to the duck pond and into the cafe. Sports facilities at the park include tennis courts, football pitches and a cricket pitch.

Hendra Play Area is under the viaduct within easy reach of Victoria Gardens. Adjoining it is the skate park, rated among the best in the south-west, attracting amateur and pro skaters of all ages from far and wide.

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Next door is the Royal Cornwall Museum, where entry is free for children, and activities include explorer backpacks, interactive exhibitions and special workshops. Check out the natural history discovery centre, build a Greek temple, play the Ancientopoly board game, and have a go in the mummy factory. www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

Take a trip on an Enterprise boat along the Fal River from Truro to Falmouth or St Mawes, calling at Trelissick and Malpas. The route takes you past maritime locations, historic houses and landmarks. You’ll also cross the third deepest natural harbour in the world when you reach Falmouth with its bustling docks overlooked by two Tudor castles. And you’ll get the lowdown on it all from the captain’s commentary. Runs from the end of March to October. Dogs are welcome on leads. www.falriver.co.uk

Purchase a Treasure Trail from Visit Truro Tourist Information and explore the city on a self-guided themed walk. An easy-to-follow route will allow you to crack the clues while taking in some of the city’s sights along the way.

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Truro Community Library, in Union Place, spans three floors and includes a junior library with activity area, a cafe and garden. Regular children’s activities include Baby Bounce and Rhyme, afterschool clubs and story-time sessions.

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ENTERPRISE BOATS CLASSIC RIVER TRIPS

Up to 6 sailings a day departing Truro Town Quay Calling at Trelissick, Falmouth & St Mawes For more information call 01326 741 194 or www.falriver.co.uk/enterprise Running between 21st March and 31st October

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At Truro Cathedral, you’ll find a range of children’s trails and spotter guides. There are messy tables and free art and craft activities during the school holidays and on some Saturdays. www.trurocathedral.org.uk

You can also catch a show at Hall for Cornwall (also offering weekly term-time children’s activities), a movie at the Plaza Cinema and bowl a perfect strike in ten-pin bowling at Truro Bowl.

Further afield is the Mineral Tramways coast-tocoast Sustrans track which runs from Portreath on the north coast to Devoran on the south coast. For another adventure, take a short trip on the King Harry Ferry running between Feock and Philleigh.

It’s one of only five chain ferries in England.

Close by is the National Trust’s Trelissick Garden, with woodland walks amid magnificent ageing trees.

It’s a great place to spot squirrels, birds and creepy crawlies, and there are lots of events for family fun throughout the year. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick

Walk the walk, hear the talk...

Walking Tours

Skinner’s Brewery Tours

Truro’s a small city so walking tours are a great way to get to know about its past and present.

Popular weekly walking tours of the city run from start-May to end-September, leaving from outside Visit Truro Tourist Information on Boscawen Street.

Skinner’s is an independent, family-owned and run brewery in Truro. Its flagship beer, Betty Stogs, is the most decorated ale in Cornwall and the south-west.

Hear of the Cornish Wonder, the historical and portrait painter John Opie, and Truro’s links with the Titanic, explorers and famous entertainers.

Pass through indoor and outdoor markets and art galleries, and be introduced to all that today’s Truro has to offer.

Visit Truro Tourist Information Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street www.visittruro.org.uk

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Daily tours run at Skinner’s Brewery on Mondays to Fridays, from Easter to October, at 2.30pm, as well as at 12pm throughout July and August.

Evening tours are also available for group bookings of ten people plus. In the winter months, tours are available by appointment only.

Tour the brewery and sample the award-winning range of Cornish cask-conditioned ales, each one named after a character from Cornish folklore.

Skinner’s Brewery Riverside, Newham Road www.skinnersbrewery.com

VISIT SKINNERS BREWERY IN TRURO

Brewery Shop

& Tasting Room IN TRURO JUST PAST TESCOS Ale in 18 pint and 36 pint containers

Full range of Skinner’s Bottles, lager, clothing and other bottled ales and range of gift items

Why not drop in and see us?

01872 245689 www.skinnersbrewery.com

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Every Wednesday and Saturday, Truro regulars and visitors alike head for the greenand-white-striped stalls on Lemon Quay to sample the fresh, local delights of Truro Farmers’ Market. ere you can buy seasonal produce, locally-reared meats, artisan cheeses and Cornish seafood, and meet the farmers and producers at the grassroots of Cornwall’s culinary culture.

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The atmosphere alone merits a visit.

Savour the smells of freshly-baked bread and mouth-watering cakes and pastries, while feasting your eyes on rows of perfect blue duck eggs, plump fruit and vegetables, a sea of bright blooms, and spreads of famous local cheeses, smoked fish and meat reared on fine Cornish pastures.

Customers have been getting a friendly welcome from stallholders since 1999.

Today, the cooperative of local food producers ranges from cottage industries to highly sought-after suppliers to the south-west’s top restaurants.

They include some of the most celebrated names on the Cornish food and drink scene – The Cornish Duck Company, Primrose Herd, Cornish Mill & Bakehouse, Kernow Sashimi, Meadowside Nursery and The Cornish Smokehouse.

The array of traders also offer chocolate, tea and coffee, honey, preserves, plants, flowers and local crafts. You’re always promised colourful displays and eclectic flavours.

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A CULINARY FEAST

Looking for a light lunch, five-course meal or something a little different? This definitive and fully-inclusive section has all the information and inspiration you will need...

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HOOKED

Dining & restaurants

Stylish seafood restaurant serving the freshest seafood daily, from perfect oysters to shellfish platters.

Tabernacle Street, TR1 2EJ 01872 274700 www.hookedcornwall.com

ASK ITALIAN

FALMOUTH BAY SEAFOOD CAFE

HOP STORE RIVER COTTAGE

Relax and enjoy delicious pastas, pizzas, salads, an exciting range of seasonal specials and a wide selection of wines.

The menu is seasonal and the signature oysters and seafood are principally sourced from around Cornwall and the West Country.

Above The Old Ale House, you will find a special restaurant serving an outstanding River Cottage Food Menu from locally sourced suppliers of delicious Cornish produce.

76/77 Lemon Street, TR1 2PN 01872 261889 www.askitalian.co.uk

53 Castle Villa, Castle Street, TR1 3AF 01872 278884 www.falmouthbayseafoodcafe.com

7 Quay Street, TR1 2HD 01872 271122 www.old-ale-house.co.uk

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GANGES

KATHMANDU PALACE

Bustopher Jones welcomes you to their lovingly restored wine bar and restaurant.

Nestled in Lemon Street and offering excellent service and a stylish atmosphere.

Enjoy Truro’s best Indian restaurant and the finest curries!

Well known for its welcoming hospitality and excellent cuisine, this family-run business has won many awards.

62 Lemon Street, TR1 2PN 01872 430000 www.bustopher-jones.co.uk

St Clement Street, TR11 1EQ 01872 242535 www.gangestruro.co.uk

19 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AH 01872 241330 or 01872 262301 www.kathmandutruro.co.uk

CHANTEK

GRAVY BOESTI

KINN!

Award winning restaurant, offering an exciting menu of Thai and South-East Asian cuisine, with the excitement of an open kitchen!

Just a stone’s throw away from the centre, Gravy Boesti is one of Truro’s most classy restaurants.

South-East Asian street food, craft and draft beers and a delicious range of cocktails will be served until late.

15 New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 225071 www.chantek.co.uk

8 Edward Street, TR1 3AJ 01872 222237 www.gravy-boesti.co.uk

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MANDARIN GARDEN

PIZZA EXPRESS

SHANAZ

A popular Chinese restaurant and takeaway in the middle of this great little city.

Situated in Coinage Hall, offering lunch and evening menus. A dining experience filled with character and charm.

Come and enjoy an authentic Indian meal in warm surroundings, with outstanding hospitality, service quality and style.

114 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 272374

Coinage Hall, 1 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QU 01872 263617 www.pizzaexpress.com

1 Edward Street, TR1 3AJ 01872 225895 www.theshanaz.co.uk

MANNINGS RESTAURANT

SAFFRON

SHANGHAI LOUNGE

Mannings is a chic, relaxed and cosmopolitan all-day eating and drinking spot in Truro.

Saffron is the perfect place to genuinely ‘eat local’. Ingredients are always fresh and in season and dishes are always cooked to order.

All dishes are prepared by our experienced chefs from China. We have a wide range of beers from the far-east, and an excellent selection of wines.

Lemon Street, TR1 2QB 01872 247900 www.manningshotels.co.uk/restaurant

5 Quay Street, TR1 2HB 01872 263771 www.saffronrestauranttruro.co.uk

Highshore House New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 260828

MUSTARD & RYE

SALT

TABBS

An industrial style American diner with a vintage twist, bringing US-style food and liquor to Cornwall.

Salt is a bistro bar, offering delicious food and drinks all day long in beautiful surroundings with excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Weekly menus reflect the best of seasonal and local produce, 2 AA rosettes, 5 stars in the Good Food Guide and mentioned in the Michelin Guide.

Calenick Street, TR1 2SF 01872 272766 www.mustardandrye.co.uk

114 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 858050 www.salt-truro.co.uk

85 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3BZ 01872 262110 www.tabbs.co.uk

PIERO’S

SAM’S IN THE CITY

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A fabulous Italian restaurant for all the family. Pizzas, pasta and other superb Italian dishes, as well as a selection of mouth-watering desserts.

Sam’s latest venture SITC; serving up a mix of the old favourites from Fowey with a new urban city spin.

Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 222279

1-2 New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 859819 www.samscornwall.co.uk

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THE HUB BOX

YAK AND YETI

YUE RESTAURANT

One of Truro’s quirkiest venues, situated in a converted chapel, including parts of a 30ft shipping container. Serving yummy gourmet burgers, hot dogs and craft beers.

A popular Nepalese and Indian restaurant, in the midst of Truro, with a warm and friendly welcome to all its visitors.

We aim to serve the best quality authentic Chinese food in town.

116 Kenwyn Street, Truro 01872 240700 www.hubbox.co.uk

10 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 272363 www.yakandyetitruro.co.uk

12 City Road, TR1 2JJ 01872 273273

THE OLD GLOBE BISTRO

A little intimate gem in Truro, offering classic style food, great quality, outstanding value and friendly staff.

Frances Street, TR1 3DP 01872 245149

Cafes & coffee shops

TRURO TANDOORI

ARCHIE BROWNS

BAMBU CAFE

Unique recipes with the freshest ingredients to produce new tastes for the next generation of extreme spice eaters.

Our cafe provides freshly cooked, inspired vegetarian and vegan cuisine, to eat in or takeaway, for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Fine Italian coffees, hot and cold drinks, all-day breakfast and a wide range of freshly prepared lunches and light bites.

32 Lemon Street, TR1 2NR 01872 262694 www.trurotandoori.com

105 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3BX 01872 278622 www.archiebrowns.co.uk

4/5 Pydar Mews, TR1 2UX 01872 260144 www.bambucafe.co.uk

XEN NOODLE BAR

B JUICY

BHS CAFE

Eat your heart out Wagamama – this is Truro’s very own Chinese Noodle Bar with chopsticks and all!

Fresh juices, smoothies and milkshakes, hot drinks, fresh salads, sandwiches, fruit salads, granolas, cakes and cream teas.

Found on the first floor, the cafe offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and cakes in a central location.

47-49 Calenick Street, TR1 2SF 01872 222998

Unit 2, The Leats, TR1 3AG 07570 807414

18-20 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QW 08458 410314 w 51

BONE CHINA

CAFE UNEEKA

108 COFFEE

1940’s inspired ‘Vintage Cocktail Cafe’.

A step back in time through the ages serving high tea, delicious, delicate tapas and refreshing cocktails!

Our quirky yet cosy Uneeka styled cafe is situated above the Uneeka.life store where you can relax and indulge in delicious homemade cakes, treats, light bites and lunches.

108 is a proudly independent coffee house in central Truro. Our aim is to bring something new to the city, introducing contemporary brewing methods and an ever changing range of coffees.

57 Little Castle Street, TR1 3DL 01872 273709 www.bonechinatruro.com

5 Boscawen Street, TR1 2EL 01872 888530 www.uneeka.com

108c Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 07582339636 www.108coffee.co.uk

BREW CORNWALL

CATHEDRAL CAFE & RESTAURANT

COFFEE TRADERS

Great coffee, teas, soups and sandwiches (using Cornish produce), pasties, cakes and treats. Pass the time of day on a straw bale whilst enjoying something delicious to eat and drink.

Truro Cathedral cafe and restaurant is a hidden gem in the midst of the city.

Come and relax on our comfortable sofas and enjoy a hot drink with a delicious piece of homemade cake.

Sit back and relax with a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or just a pot of tea surrounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere!

Walsingham Place, TR1 2RP 07590 219626 / 01872 211533 www.brewcornwall.co.uk

Chapter House, TR1 2AF 01872 245011 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

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CAFFÈ NERO

CHARLOTTE’S TEA HOUSE

COMFORT FOOD CAFE

Dedicated to serving a great cup of coffee in an authentic European coffee house atmosphere, also serving hot paninis, soups and salad.

Situated on the first floor of Coinage Hall, this Grade II listed building dates back to the 17th Century. Serving a range of herbal and flavoured infusions including Tregothnan Cornish Leaf Teas.

The Comfort Food Cafe serves delicious homemade meals; a comfort to any mood.

Monday to Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

27/27a Boscawen Street, TR1 2QQ 01872 274300 www.caffenero.com

Coinage Hall, 1 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QU 01872 263706

The Comfort Food Cafe 11 Cathedral Lane, TR1 2QS 07875 697727 www.thecomfortfoodcafe.com

CLOISTERS

COMPTON CASTLE

A wide menu, including gluten free and vegetarian options. Breakfasts, morning coffee, lunches, snacks, desserts and afternoon teas.

Compton Castle is the converted paddle steamer off Lemon Quay that is now a French-themed coffee shop. The boat is full of character and charm. Offering great coffee, this is a place to enjoy.

34 River Street, TR1 2TF 01872 277774

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COSTA

FODDERS

HFC & QUAYSIDE CAFE

Offering a wide range of authentic coffees and food.

Fodders Espresso Bar in the courtyard by the Pannier Market is the ideal spot to enjoy coffee or a meal in the city.

A range of food and drinks, including delicious homemade cakes, are served in the coffee shop and the upstairs Ocean Bar. In addition, there is ample seating outside to enjoy the fresh air!

Costa@Tesco, Garras Wharf, TR1 2TN www.costa.co.uk

Tinners Court, Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 271384 www.fodderstruro.co.uk

Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

COUNTY CAFE

GALLERY CAFE

INDULGE WAFFLE HOUSE

All food is freshly prepared from local produce. All-day breakfast, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cream teas.

A perfect place to enjoy a lunch with friends surrounded by art from the Lander Gallery.

Start your day with a Belgian waffle and a coffee, or stop for a sweet treat and choose a topping!

2-4 Victoria Square, TR1 2RS Costa@Waterstones, 11 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QU

Mon to Sat 8.30am-5pm Sunday’s in December 10am-4pm 20 River Street, TR1 2SQ 01872 242468

Upstairs, Lemon Street Market, TR1 2PN 01872 271 733 www.lemonstreetmarket.co.uk

18 Victoria Square 077666 53168 www.indulgewafflehousetruro.co.uk

FIG CAFE

GRACEY’S TEAROOM

INNERTIDE ARTS CAFE

Amazing coffee, homemade cakes, fresh salads, tasty ciabatta rolls & more – eat in or take away with a friendly team to greet you.

Serving the finest Cornish grown and blended loose leaf tea, ‘Puro’ fairtrade coffee, light lunches, home-made seasonal soups, cakes & scrummy sinful delicacies.

InnerTide Living Gallery & Arts Cafe is unique and original. Art, inspiration and great coffee await you within this creatively restored building.

Lemon Street Market, TR1 2QD 07713 028613

Castle Lodge, 10 Castle Street, TR1 3AF 01872 276690 www.graceystearoom.co.uk

21 Pydar Street, TR1 2AY 01872 278104 www.innertide.co.uk

FLYING AUBERGINE

HABANEROS BURRITO BAR

LUNCH

Enjoy real Italian coffee and fair-trade teas with homemade food, from panini to patisserie, salads to hot dishes. Good quality food at value for money prices.

Serving great tasting burritos and tacos with fresh tomatoes, peppers, avocados, chillis, sauces, salsa, yoghurt and tasty meat options. You will not be disappointed in this industrious burrito bar.

Just off of King Street you will find this delightful, independent hidden gem.

This welcoming, family run cafe provides sandwiches, panini, jacket potatoes, salads and homemade soups.

Truro Library, Pydar Street, TR1 1EP 01872 260560 www.flyingaubergine.com

11 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 260443

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MALLETT’S COFFEE SHOP

SPIRES COFFEE BAR

THE LEMON TREE CAFE BISTRO

Enjoy a tasty break in our traditional coffee shop located inside Malletts store. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Truro and Penwith College serve excellent Cornish Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, smoothies, milkshakes and homemade fresh cakes. Lunches include sandwiches, salads and jacket potatoes.

Tucked away but worth seeking out, a bright and airy café/bistro serving quality breakfasts, lunches, coffee, beer and wine.

6&7 Victoria Square, TR1 2RT 01872 274441 www.mallettshomehardware.co.uk

Quay Street, TR1 2UY 01872 267621 www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/ restaurants/spires

5 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AQ 01872 2610055

MIDTOWN DELI & CAFE

STARBUCKS

THE SECRET GARDEN CAFE

Creating food for thought is echoed through this stylish Deli & Cafe, situated in the heart of the city. Grab lunch to go or sit in and admire our panoramic view of King Street.

Treat yourself to a delicious coffee and relax into one of our comfy armchairs and watch the world go by. Sandwiches, cakes and other snacks are also available throughout the day.

Healthy, nutritional and above all tasty food. Local & seasonal. Naughty Corner is loaded with cake to balance out the virtuous veg!

3 King Street, TR1 2RA 07908 637349 hello@midtowncompany.co.uk

13/14 Victoria Square, TR1 2SD 01872 274485

15 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3BU 01872 271540 www.secretgardencafe.co.uk

OSCAR’S CAFE

THE ARTS CAFE

THREE RIVERS CAFE

Serving salads, sandwiches, pies, coffee and cake from the Lemon Street Market.

A beautiful scene to enjoy sandwiches, salads, paninis, soup, jacket potatoes, quiches as well as fresh cakes, cream teas and daily food specials – plus cosy fire to keep you warm in the winter.

All day fry up breakfasts, lunches, coffee, tea and takeaway options. Friendly staff and a spacious comfortable cafe.

Lemon Street Market, TR1 2QD 01872 240046 www.oscarstruro.co.uk

26 River Street, TR1 2SJ 01872 274974 www.truroartscompany.co.uk

8 Quay Street, TR1 2HD 01872 273975

SAMBELLS

THE BAKING BIRD

THE TERRACE COFFEE HOUSE

Sambells provides a warm welcome.

Freshly cooked meals, light snacks and home-baked cakes available.

Walking into The Baking Bird is like walking into cupcake heaven and delightful accompanying refreshments.

An old style coffee house offering mouthwatering selection of home-baked cakes and scones, soups, toasted sandwiches, wraps, panini, jacket potatoes, salads, quiches, and daily specials.

Truro Methodist Church, Union Place, TR1 1EP 01872 262907 www.truromethodist.org.uk

2 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AQ 01872 277849 www.thebakingbird.co.uk

2 Boscawen Street, TR1 2EL 01872 271166

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Food to go ANGELATO

CENTRAL GRILL 2

CURRY INN

Making delicious Gelato ice-cream, sorbets, sundaes, milkshakes, coffee, soft drinks and even cocktail sundaes, which are as delicious as they sound!

A takeaway food outlet offering doner and shish kebabs, pizzas, southern fried chicken, burgers and grill meal deals.

Indian takeaway serving delicious freshly prepared hot food.

Unit 1, St Mary’s Street Mews, TR1 2BE 01872 241500 www.angelato-truro.co.uk

9 Calenick Street, TR1 2SF 01872 262555

58 Little Castle Street, TR1 3DL 01872 223111 / 222352 www.trurocurry.co.uk

BLEND 71

CITY WOK

DUKE STREET SANDWICH DELI

We are an independent cafe/espresso bar takeaway, also serving light fresh food for breakfast and lunch.

Tasty authentic Chinese takeaway in Truro.

Fresh coffee, homemade cakes & pastries.

Choose your sandwich from a wide range of breads and fillings all sourced locally.

71 Lemon Street, TR1 2PN 01872 279686 www.blend71.co.uk

City Road, TR1 2JJ 01872 275665

10 Duke Street, TR1 2QE 01872 320025 www.duke-street.com

BURGER KING

CRAFTWORKS KITCHEN

EASTERN DRAGON

Good quality food and value for money in clean and friendly surroundings. We have a wide ranging menu including vegetarian options.

Located in a converted shipping container and serving tasty street food, Craftworks Kitchen offers an informal style of dining, with great local ingredients and international influences.

A Chinese takeaway with a wide selection of authentic dishes.

4 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 240904

Lemon Quay, Truro 07920 107699 www.craftworkskitchen.co.uk

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FILLING STATION

HOT DOG PAUL

OGGY OGGY PASTY CO

Locally sourced, freshly prepared hot baguettes, baps and wraps, hot roast pork with apple sauce and stuffing, jacket potatoes, paninis and much more.

For 20 years, come rain or shine, Paul can be found with a smile on his face serving hot dogs, bacon sandwiches all year round!

Offering a range of freshly baked pasties, including the traditional Cornish to Chicken, Veg and Steak and Ale to name but a few!

Units 4-5 Pannier Market Back Quay, TR1 2LL 07846759274

Lower Pydar Street 07920 107699

River Street, TR1 2SJ 01872 274914

GOLDEN DRAGON

JFC

ONE STOP

The Golden Dragon has an established reputation for superior quality and tasty Chinese cuisine with eat-at-home prices.

Hot food takeaway specialising in American style fried chicken. The perfect spot for a midnight snack after a night out in town!

Fast food and takeaway restaurant offering kebabs, fried chicken, pizza, burgers and chargrill.

11 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AQ 01872 222303 www.goldendragontruro.co.uk

5 Calenick Street, TR1 2SF 01872 261444

New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 271424

GROUNDED

JIMBOS

SCOOPS ICE CREAM PARLOUR

Serving a range of delicious foods and drinks, such as Monmouth coffees, scrumptious freshly filled Da Bara Ciabattas and marvellous homemade cakes and bakes!

Hot food takeaway, including pizza, chips, kebabs and burger. Great for a greasy meal after a heavy night on the dance floor.

Scoops serve whippy ice cream and Callestick Farm ice cream in 20 different flavours, including smoothies, fresh orange juice and coffee!

5 New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 277224 www.groundedtruro.co.uk

8 Calenick Street, TR1 2SF 01872 223762

Units 1-3 Pannier Market Back Quay, TR1 2LL 07789416069

MARTINS BAKERY

SOLE PLAICE

Family bakers since 1865, Martins uses a traditional bread making method producing an unrivalled authentic taste!

Ensuring all the fish served comes from sustainable sources and that all the potatoes used to make their deliciously fluffy chips are locally produced, resulting in the best fish and chips taste.

Units 71/72 Pannier Market, Back Quay, TR1 2LW 01872 276700 www.martinsbakerycornwall.co.uk

20 Pydar Street, TR1 2AY 01872 271629 www.soleplaicetruro.co.uk

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THE GALLEY

WARRENS BAKERY

Sit outside and enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Piazza, so take a welcome break, drop in and enjoy some great fish and chips.

Warrens is Cornwall’s oldest traditional bakery and the oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, and has been proudly serving the public since 1860.

23-25 Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 242426

Highcross & Quay St. 12 Victoria Sq. TR1 2HB TR1 2RU 01872 222856 01872 27206913 www.warrensbakery.co.uk

ST AGNES BAKERY

WALKERS FISH AND CHIPS

W.C ROWE

St Agnes Bakery is renowned for great pasties and sausage rolls, as well as its famous buttered buns.

As you walk past you won’t be able to resist the smell! Takeaway or sit down, enjoy a hearty meal from the large menu.

Since opening in 1949, this family run business has expanded to become one of Cornwall’s best loved bakeries.

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22 Victoria Square, TR1 2SD 01872 216281 21 Victoria Square, TR1 2RX 01872 223223

10 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AQ 01872 272710

Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 278998 www.rowesbakers.co.uk

SUBWAY

Offering a delicious range of sandwiches, salads and flat breads, crisps, freshly baked cookies and doughnuts.

16 Victoria Square, TR1 2RU 01872 278888 Unit 3c, The Creation Centre Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 278266 www.subway.co.uk

Pubs, clubs & bars BRITANNIA INN

BUNTERS BAR

The Britannia Inn is a local Truro pub, found on the edge of the city selling real ale, wines and food.

This fantastic city free house is at the centre of Truro’s social scene; it is Truro’s number one live sports venue, covering all the best action with its state of the art multiple screen set up.

Quay Street, TR1 2HE 01872 273700

58 Little Castle Street, TR1 3DL 01872 241220 www.buntersbar.co.uk

THAI & EASTERN TAKEAWAY

Authentic Thai & Eastern dishes, cooked with passion and fresh every day.

5 St. Mary’s Street Mews, TR1 2BE 01872 858658 www.thaiandeasterntakeaway.com

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DÉJÀ VU

THE KERNOW CLUB TRURO

THE OLD ALE HOUSE

Cornwall’s only LGBT Venue, we pride ourselves on no matter what you are or who you are you will always be welcome at Déjà Vu.

Providing welfare to the whole Armed Forces family and their dependants. We are open to the public for good old fashioned pub food.

A favourite in Truro, The Old Ale House is famed for its own distinctive atmosphere, great selection of local Ales and good British food.

13 New Bridge Street, TR1 3AA 01872 222888

18 St Mary’s Street, TR1 2A 01872 274569 www.rblcornwall.co.uk

7 Quay Street, TR1 2HD 01872 271122 www.old-ale-house.co.uk

TRY DOWR – J D WETHERSPOON

MAISON

THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks, Try Dowr specialises in cask-conditioned beers.

Music venue with exquisite décor. Offering a range of funky vocal, instrumental house music, legendary old school classics & Balearic beats. FREE ENTRY.

Modish and eccentric, The Old Grammar School focuses on bringing you the finest cocktails, beautifully uncomplicated food and tunes for the sweetest grooving.

Lemon Quay, TR1 2LW 01872 265840 www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Above Mustard & Rye, Calenick Street 01872 272766

19 St Mary’s Street, TR1 2AF 01872 278559 www.theoldgrammarschool.com

THE BARLEY SHEAF

THE MARKET INN

THE WHITE HART

The Barley Sheaf is in a superb location in Truro city centre. It offers delicious pub food, all day breakfast and comfortable accommodation to suit your city break.

Open daily from 8am until midnight.

A local pub nestled on the Piazza of Lemon Quay offering British food from a traditional English breakfast through to evening supper.

Known for its olde world charm, serving excellent food, traditional ales and bitters and its friendly pub atmosphere.

The Barley Sheaf, Old Bridge Street Truro TR1 2AQ 01872 242090 www.barleysheaftruro.co.uk

Back Quay, Lemon Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 277214

25 New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 277294

THE OFFICE

THE WIG AND PEN

Truro’s number 1 clubbing scene. Family owned and it’s the little touches that really make it! Awesome music to make your hips shake.

This historic Truro pub, situated down from the Railway station is one of the few where you can soak up the sunshine and enjoy refreshing of St. Austell Ale.

1 River Walk, TR1 2AB 01872 223163 www.theofficenightclub.co.uk

1 Frances Street, TR1 3DP 01872 273028 www.wigandpentruro.co.uk

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THE WINE BARREL

VANILLA

WILLIAM IV

Offering wine from all over the world, serving tapas, alongside morning coffee.

In the evenings there are some great jazz and blues bands that come in to play.

With a distinct feel of a New York bar, Vanilla provides a fabulous setting to enjoy their delicious lunch and drinks menu.

A lovely, big, traditional pub with wood burning stoves, sheltered beer garden, conservatory and discreet TVs.

18 Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AH 01872 271757

1-2 Duke Street, TR1 2QE 01872 242466

8 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3DJ 01872 723334 www.williamivtruro.co.uk

TRURO BOWL

VERTIGO

ZAFIROS

Truro Bowl offers great entertainment, bar and an extensive menu – we pride ourselves on our quality of food.

We pride ourselves on the food, drinks and music we offer; our unpredictability and a party atmosphere unrivalled in Truro.

By day a coffee lounge/restaurant with a mouth-watering Mediterranean menu and delicious coffees, by evening a funky bar with an array of drinks to tempt.

1-2 Oakway Moresk Road, TR1 1DW 01872 222333 www.trurobowl.co.uk

15 St Mary’s Street, TR1 2AF 01872 276555 www.vertigo-truro.co.uk

3 New Bridge Street, TR1 2AA 01872 222279 www.zafiros.co.uk

TRURO LOUNGE

Truro Lounge is an informal cafe/bar open all-day everyday where families, friends, and locals can come for a coffee, a drink, or something to eat in a relaxed comfortable environment.

12 Princes Street, TR1 2ER 07791 195140 www.thelounges.co.uk

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Food, drink & shops ARCHIE BROWNS

BAKER TOM

This health food shop provides a range of health and whole foods, products for specialist diets and a carefully selected range of supplements. Selling anything from sheep’s yoghurt to organic skincare.

All our breads are made with the finest fresh ingredients including organic and local produce.

105 Kenwyn Street, TR1 3BX 01872 278622 www.archiebrowns.co.uk

Lemon Street Market, TR1 2QD 01209 218989 www.bakertom.co.uk

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HENDRA HEALTH STORE

KB HERBS AND SPICES

In our food department you will find a selection of items suitable for the most challenging dietary restrictions. We also have a great range of organic and fair trade foods.

Truro’s only dedicated Spice Merchant.

8-9 Lemon Street, TR1 2LQ 01872 273031 www.hendrahealth.co.uk

Unit 36 in the Pannier Market.

07732 143299 www.kbhs.uk

BAKERY 46

HOLLAND & BARRETT

OLD CHAPEL CELLARS

Enjoy our mouthwatering bread that has no additives other than lots of tasty ingredients.

Stocking an extensive range of food supplements, health foods and herbal remedies. Creating new and innovative products to enhance wellbeing.

Anyone is welcome to come and browse our range of hand-picked wines in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

2 Charles Street, TR1 2PQ 07889 868366

Lemon Street Market, TR1 2PN 01872 321409 www.halzherb.com

Millpool, St Clement Street, TR1 1EX 01872 270545 www.oldchapelcellars.co.uk

CORNWALL CHEF

JANOSIK

PENNYWORTHS

Caterers for weddings, events and private dining anywhere in Cornwall.

Truro’s only Polish food shop – with fresh deliveries every Friday.

Step back in time by visiting Pennyworths Traditional Sweet Shop. Stocking the favourites including strawberry bonbons, sherbet pips, floral gums, traffic light lollies, popping candy and cola cubes.

Princes House, Princes Street, TR1 2ES 07842 721894 www.cornwallchef.com

13 Pydar Street, TR1 2AX 01872 859981

5 Highcross, TR1 2AJ 01872 260788

HALZEPHRON

JUNCTION CONVENIENCE STORE

MARKS & SPENCER

A family business famous for high quality handmade herbs, spice & chutneys.

Junction is in a great central location for all your convenience needs. They stock cold soft drinks, milk, crisps, chocolate bars and other snacks and treats.

Featuring a supermarket and bakery at the rear of the store, it’s perfect if you need to buy lunch, snacks or something for dinner.

Lemon Street Market, TR1 2PN 01872 321409 www.halzherb.com

Back Quay, TR1 2LL 01872 275152

Lemon Quay, TR1 2EQ 01872 271511 www.marksandspencer.com

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RED ELEPHANT BEER CELLAR

THE MARKET BUTCHER

THORNTONS

Specialist beer shop and bar in the centre of Truro.

Proud to supply an extensive range of quality, locally produced meats and cheeses to retailers and the catering industry.

As well as selling a wide range of products, there is also a cafe in store selling hot chocolates, sandwiches and irresistible cakes.

Quay Street, TR1 2HB 07933 510461 www.beer-cellar.co.uk

Pannier Market, Back Quay, TR1 2LW 01872 272323 www.truropanniermarket.co.uk

12 Pydar Street, TR1 2AX 01872 320063 www.thorntons.co.uk

TESCO

THE PICK AND MIX SHOP

TREMLETTS

For all your grocery needs in a convenient, central location.

Making sweet dreams come true! Get your sugar fix from the Pick and Mix.

Your local convenience store selling a vast range of newspapers and magazines, as well as your necessities such as milk, bread and lottery tickets.

Garras Wharf, TR1 2TN 0845 6779684 www.tesco.com

Pannier Market, Back Quay, TR1 2LW www.truropanniermarket.co.uk

30 River Street, TR1 2SJ 01872 272898

THE CO-OPERATIVE

THE VEG PATCH

TUGBOAT TEA + COFFEE

A convenient and well-stocked supermarket in the city centre.

A local family business run by the Roach family, serving Truro for twenty years.

Sourcing as much local Cornish produce as possible.

Life is too short to drink anything but quality, great tasting teas, coffees and infusions. Whether it’s loving the leaves or being all about the bean, we concentrate on bringing you the very best.

26 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QQ 01872 272534 www.co-operative.coop/food

Pannier Market, Back Quay, TR1 2LW www.truropanniermarket.co.uk

Pannier Market, Back Quay, TR1 2LW 01872 276524 www.tugboatteaandcoffee.co.uk

THE CORNISH FOOD BOX

THORNES

TRURO FARMERS MARKET

Sourcing and bringing you the very best food produce that Cornwall has to offer.

Selling fresh local fruit and veg as well as preserves and essentials for your weekly shop.

A sensory explosion of colour and banter. Soak up the smells of fresh bread, smoked fish, rows of duck eggs, preserves in a rainbow of colours and cakes to make your mouth water.

The Stores, 7 Walsingham Place, TR1 2RP 01872 858343 www.thecornishfoodboxcompany.co.uk

2-4 Calenick Street, TR1 2SL 01872 264897

Every Saturday and Wednesday Lemon Quay www.trurosfarmersmarket.co.uk 61

GETTING AROUND TRURO

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Pydar Viaduct Moresk Edward Street High Cross NCP Old Bridge Street Truro Train Station Moorfield Lemon Quay Tabernacle Street Garras Wharf

1 Coach Station 2 Bus Station 3 Ferry Quay

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OTHER LANDMARKS Truro Train Station Tourist Information Taxi Rank Truro Shopmobility Toilets

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PARK AND RIDE 1 2 3 4

Truro Train Station Museum Victoria Square Quay Street

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PARK & RIDE LANGARTH PARK (SAT NAV REF: TR4 9AN)

Map produced by Totally Truro, supported by Truro City Council. Illustrated by Graeme Rust 07977 110886.

Reproduction of this map artwork without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden.

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GETTING AROUND TRURO

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PARK & RIDE TREGURRA PARK (SAT NAV REF: TR1 1RH)

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GETTING TO TRURO

ALL ROADS LEAD TO TRURO

Truro is extremely easy to access and can be reached by road, rail or water!

BY BUS AND TRAIN

Just a short distance from the A30, the dual carriageway that links Cornwall to the M5, driving to Truro couldn’t be easier.

TAXIS

(See map on page 62 for parking)

Two taxi ranks – Boscawen Street (next to Coinage Hall) and Quay Street (short walk from Lemon Quay).

DISABLED PARKING

BY BOAT Fal River Ferry services from Town Quay. For more information, visit: www.falriver.co.uk

BY PLANE Cornwall Newquay Airport is just 12 miles away. For more information, visit: www.newquaycornwallairport.com

BY BIKE We’re on two National Cycle Routes, 3 and 32. The city centre has plenty of bike parks at both Lemon Quay and High Cross.

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BY CAR

Truro’s bus and coach stations are next to Lemon Quay, right in the heart of the city. On the mainline between London Paddington and Penzance, Truro train station is less than a 10-minute walk from the city centre.

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A30 Eastbound to A390 A30 Westbound to A39 From Falmouth, the A39 From St Austell, the A390

For free parking in Cornwall Council car parks, please register in advance. Call: 0300 1234 222

PARK FOR £1.50 Coming to Truro for the evening, or dropping by on the way home from the beach?

The following car parks are just £1.50 after 4pm: • • • • • •

Edward Street Garras Wharf Moorfield Moresk, Oakway Pydar Street Viaduct

PARK & RIDE There are two Park & Ride locations on the outskirts of the city, Langarth Park (TR4 9AN) and Tregurra Park (TR1 1RH).

There are a variety of ticket options available for the Park & Ride from day tickets to multi-journey tickets. To find out more about the tickets available and the current prices, visit: www.parkfortruro.org.uk

CAR SHARE Looking to share a ride?

Try Car Share Cornwall.

For more information, visit: www.carsharecornwall.com

TRURO SHOPMOBILITY SCHEME Based at Truro’s Moorfield car park, providing a range of scooters and manual wheelchairs to hire for use within the city centre. www.truroshopmobility.org.uk

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