Things to do in Truro

Whether you’re planning a family day out, meeting friends, exploring Cornwall as a couple or visiting on your own, Truro offers plenty to see and do throughout the year.

Our Great Little City combines history, culture, shopping and green spaces, all within a compact and walkable city centre. Discover Cornwall’s fascinating past at the Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, explore the city’s stories on a guided walking tour, or visit the iconic Truro Cathedral, where you can join a tour, attend a service and enjoy family-friendly activities and events throughout the year.

Truro is also one of Cornwall’s cultural hubs. Hall for Cornwall hosts everything from West End productions and live music to comedy and family shows, while the Old Bakery Studios showcases alternative arts, exhibitions and performances. Across the city, galleries offer opportunities to discover contemporary craft, local artists and modern art.

Looking to relax outdoors? Truro’s parks and gardens provide the perfect place to unwind. Stroll through Victoria Gardens, enjoy refreshments from nearby cafés, or head to Boscawen Park for riverside walks, open green space and family-friendly facilities.

A visit to Truro also means discovering Cornwall’s favourite shopping city, with a vibrant mix of independent boutiques, well-known brands and specialist retailers. Alongside the shopping, visitors can enjoy everything from artisan coffee and Cornish pasties to relaxed lunches, evening dining and local food experiences.

Truro’s regular markets add to the atmosphere, including the popular Truro Farmers Market, held twice weekly on Lemon Quay, where visitors can browse fresh local produce, artisan food and handmade goods. The city’s indoor markets, including Lemon Street Market and the Pannier Market, are also great places to discover independent traders, unique gifts and Cornish products, making it easy to turn a few hours in Truro into a full day out.

Whatever the season, there’s always something happening in Truro, from cultural events and family activities to shopping, dining and discovering Cornwall’s only city.