Local Parks and Gardens
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Discover Green Spaces in Cornwall's Great Little City
Looking for parks and gardens in Cornwall? Truro is home to beautiful riverside parks, historic gardens, woodland walks and green spaces that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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Right in the heart of the city, visitors can enjoy Victoria Gardens, a peaceful hillside retreat filled with seasonal planting, alongside the riverside open spaces of Boscawen Park, the wildlife habitats of Daubuz Moor, the community green space at Furniss Island and the woodland trails of Glasteinan Woods.
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Just beyond the city centre, visitors can discover some of Cornwall’s finest gardens. Explore the stunning riverside setting of National Trust Trelissick, wander through the seasonal displays at Trevince Estate Gardens, or visit the magnificent Trewithen House and Gardens, which opens to visitors during selected periods of the year.
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Few cities in the UK offer such easy access to parks, gardens and countryside. In Truro, visitors can move effortlessly between green spaces, cultural attractions, independent shopping and places to eat, creating the perfect day out in Cornwall’s only city.
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Whether you’re seeking a peaceful walk, a family picnic, seasonal colour or horticultural inspiration, Truro’s parks and gardens provide beautiful places to relax, explore and reconnect with nature.
Our Parks and Truro:
Boscawen Park & Pavilion
Discover Boscawen Park, one of Truro’s most popular outdoor attractions. Located alongside the River Truro, the park offers scenic riverside walks, open green spaces, a children’s play area, tennis courts, outdoor fitness equipment, community events and Café in the Park. Perfect for family days out, dog walks, outdoor activities and relaxing in Cornwall’s only city.
Coosebean Woodland
A hidden woodland on the edge of Truro, Coosebean Woodland offers peaceful riverside walks, seasonal wildlife and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favourite with families, dog walkers and nature lovers.
Daubuz Moor
Escape to Daubuz Moor, a peaceful nature reserve just minutes from Truro city centre, where woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows provide a haven for wildlife and a relaxing place to explore.
Furniss Island
Just a short walk from Truro city centre, Furniss Island is a tranquil community green space named after the famous Cornish biscuit company that once operated nearby.
Glasteinan Woods
Hidden behind Beechwood Parc, Glasteinan Woods is a peaceful semi-native broadleaved woodland offering riverside walks, abundant wildlife and a tranquil escape just minutes from Truro city centre.
National Trust Trelissick
Just a short drive from Truro, National Trust Trelissick is one of Cornwall’s most beautiful country estates, with stunning gardens, historic house, woodland walks and panoramic views across the Fal Estuary.
Penrose Water Gardens
Just outside Truro, Penrose Water Gardens is a peaceful six-acre oasis of woodland, marshland and more than 40 natural lily ponds, offering beautiful walks, abundant wildlife and a relaxing day out.
Trevince Estate Gardens
Trevince is a family-owned country estate in the heart of Cornwall’s historic mining district, where beautiful seasonal gardens welcome plant lovers, curious souls and canine companions to explore as they evolve through the seasons.
Trewithen Garden and House
Home to the Hawkins family since 1715, Trewithen House & Gardens is one of Cornwall’s most celebrated historic gardens, renowned for its spectacular collection of rare trees, shrubs and seasonal displays.
Victoria Gardens
A hidden gem in the heart of Truro, Victoria Gardens is a beautifully restored Victorian gardens, renowned for its colourful seasonal displays, mature trees, peaceful pathways and panoramic views across Cornwall’s only city.