Furniss Island

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A peaceful riverside spot in the heart of Truro

Tucked away near New Bridge Street and Lemon Quay, Furniss Island is one of Truro’s hidden green spaces. Set beside the River Allen, it’s the perfect place to pause, enjoy a packed lunch, watch the wildlife or simply escape the bustle of the city centre for a few moments.

The island takes its name from the renowned Furniss biscuit company, whose factory once stood nearby and became one of Cornwall’s best-known food manufacturers. Today, the area has been transformed into a tranquil community space where visitors and residents alike can enjoy nature in the heart of the city.

Whether you’re exploring Truro’s parks and gardens, following a riverside walk or looking for a quiet place to relax, Furniss Island is a hidden gem well worth discovering.

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Furniss Island, Truro, TR1 1SE

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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.

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.