Children's ACtivities In Truro
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As the name suggests, Our Great Little City welcomes younger audiences.
From a choice of activities to outdoor adventures, there’s something for all ages in Truro.
As well as our play areas at Boscawen Park and Hendra, Truro is also home to the Coosebean Woodland.
During the summer months, the little ones can be entertained at Our Great Little Kids Club and with a family trail. We even have our own Children’s Day, with special offers, activities, and fun workshops for children of all ages.
To keep up to date with all that’s happening in Truro, follow us on social media @visittruro and check out our what’s on pages.
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Located on Bodmin Road, Tremorvah Playing Fields is a welcoming community park with a children’s play area, outdoor fitness equipment, open green space and a football pitch, making it ideal for families and outdoor recreation.
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Experience the next generation of gaming at Player Ready Virtual Reality UK in Truro, with immersive VR adventures, free-roam arenas, escape rooms, racing simulators and family-friendly experiences.
- Ciy centre location
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
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.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Looking for things to do in Cornwall during hot summer weather? Discover shopping, culture, family attractions, outdoor dining, shaded gardens and cool indoor spaces in Truro.
- Ciy centre location
The Plaza is an independently owned cinema situated in the heart of Our Great Little City on Lemon Street. Built in 1936 in an art deco style it now has five screens.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Getting fit, toning up, training for competition or just improving your general health?…
- Based outside the city
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Built in 2009 Hendra Skate Park is over 590 sq m. It is believed to be one of the best in the South West of England with a enviable range of jumps, pipes and steps.
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Discover the best autumn events in Truro, Cornwall. From the Truro Food Festival and October half-term activities to shopping, culture and seasonal days out.
- Ciy centre location
Looking for things to do in Cornwall in May half term? Discover family events, rainy-day activities, parks and great places to eat in Truro.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
Four Trackman Golf simulators, premium bar, social spaces designed for work, play, and everything in between
- Ciy centre location
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the beautiful Fal River with Enterprise Boats, connecting Falmouth, Trelissick and Malpas, just outside Truro, with spectacular estuary views and a unique way to explore Cornwall.
- Based outside the city
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
Looking for a fun indoor activity in Truro? Enigma Escape Cornwall offers immersive escape room experiences where families, friends and colleagues work together to solve puzzles, crack codes and beat the clock.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Just a short walk from Truro city centre, Hendra Playing Fields is a popular green space with a children’s play area, open space for outdoor fun and one of Cornwall’s leading skateparks.
- Ciy centre location
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Looking for fun family activities in Truro? Take on the giant inflatable obstacle course at Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, featuring climbing challenges, balance obstacles and a thrilling splash slide.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
With over 300,000 heritage objects in the care of the Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, there is plenty to keep you enthralled during your visit.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
From traditional markets and late-night shopping to festive entertainment, Cornwall’s only city comes alive throughout November and December.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families
A hidden woodland on the edge of Truro, Coosebean Woodland offers peaceful riverside walks, nature trails and seasonal discoveries, making it a favourite with families, dog walkers and wildlife lovers.
- Located outdoors
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Looking for things to do in Cornwall this summer? Discover family-friendly events, markets, activities, shopping and outdoor fun in Truro.
- Ciy centre location
- Suitable for families