Rainy Days in Truro
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RAIN OR SHINE, Truro has something to keep you smiling
The lovely thing about visiting Our Great Little City is just how much there is to do on the rainiest days just as much as those long lazy sunshine filled ones. Whether you’re in the mood for a little soul food, something a bit more active or just some epic sightseeing here in gorgeous Cornwall, Truro has you covered.
There are galleries galore featuring fantastic local works and crafts, wellbeing centres to find a little calmness, escape rooms, cinema, guided tours, train rides and even an axe throwing centre if you fancy trying something totally different! All fab options for whiling away a rainy day in Truro.
Outdoors & Active
For when the sun does shine
Thinking the clouds might clear and you could be in for some fine weather? There’s a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy in and around our great little city.
Your Options:
Visit the iconic Cathedral that is situated in the heart of Truro. It is one attraction that is not to be missed!
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- Dog Friendly
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- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Truro Squash & Racketball Club is run by its members on a non-profit making, volunteer basis and does not employ any full-time staff.
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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.
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Learn more about the fascinating history of our wonderful cathedral with a guided tour.
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The Hall for Cornwall Theatre was closed for a major 2 year refurbishment project, but is now ready to welcome you all into their amazing new building.
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- Suitable for families
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Located just outside the city centre and part of Truro & Penwith College, Truro leisure centre offers fitness facilities and leisure activities to keep you active and fit.
- Based outside the city
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
Enigma Escape Cornwall offers exciting and interactive escape rooms in Truro
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- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Why not try axe throwing here in Our Great Little City?…
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- Suitable for families
The Old Bakery sits beside the river in Truro and is housed in the historic Blewett’s Wharf building, offering an exciting and diverse range of music and comedy.
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- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Piranha Café is a themed games café and events space, home to a variety of regular clubs, events and activities.
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- Open all year
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Framed is an open art exhibition coming to the museum this autumn.
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Lemon Street Gallery is one of the Country’s leading contemporary galleries situated on grand Georgian Lemon Street.
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- Suitable for families
Exciting VR Experiences
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- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Giant Inflatable fun sessions at Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre!
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Explore Cornwall by train and enjoy stunning coastal views, rolling green countryside, wooded valleys and river crossings.
- Based outside the city
- Dog Friendly
- Suitable for families
- Open all year
Guild of Ten is a vibrant, independent gallery selling fine contemporary craft from leading Cornwall based designer makers.
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- Suitable for families
- Open all year
- Location is accessible
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.
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The Burrell Theatre is Truro’s hidden gem in the heart of Cornwall.
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- Location is accessible