Truro

Truro

As the only city in Cornwall there is plenty packed into Truro's winding streets. The relatively modern Cathedral takes centre stage with the impressive gothic towers dominating the city skyline. There are also plenty of watersports clubs nearby and fantastic access to Cornwall's famous rugged coastline, King Arthur's castle at Tintagel, the UK surfing capital of Newquay and of course Land's End itself. On top of that there's culture at the outdoor Minack theatre and the Tate Gallery in St Ives, the spectacle of St Micheal's Mount and the modern beauty and environmentally thought-provoking orbs of the Eden Project, where you can also soar like a bird over the entire site on a zip wire.

Venues in this location

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Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

King Edward Mine

We  tell the story of tin and copper mining in Cornwall with daily demonstrations of a working mill

The oldest complete mine site in Cornwall, King Edward Mine Museum in Troon, near Camborne specialises in the history of Cornish mining, telling the remarkable story of how the mine has survived for 100 years. In the tin processing mill machinery can be seen in action just as it would have been in the early 1900s.

Hayle Heritage Centre

Hayle Heritage Centre highlights some significant events in the history of Hayle. There is a permanent core exhibition and a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops.

Wheal Martyn

The UK's only China Clay Museum and Country Park. It's a blast at Wheal Martyn!

Set in 26 acres of woodland, on the outskirts of St Austell, the UK's only china clay museum and country park provides a fascinating day out for all the family. The park is set in the grounds of two former working china clay pits and provides visitors with a fascinating insight into china clay.

Wayside Museum and Trewey Mill

An evocative and unique collection of over 5000 artefacts established over 77 years ago, set within the garden and buildings of a 16th century Miller's cottage and watermill. Trewey Mill is a rare example and one of only two watermills in Cornwall producing flour today. 

St Michael's Mount

Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community

Still home to the St Aubyn family as well as a small community, this iconic rocky island is crowned by a medieval church and castle - with the oldest buildings dating from the 12th century.

Immerse yourself in history, wonder at the architecture and discover the legend of Jack the Giant Killer.

St Ives Museum

A must see treasure trove for every St Ives visitor

The Museum is located in the heart of the old St Ives fishing community of Downlong.

Formerly the building housed a Pilchard Curing Cellar, Bible Christian Chapel then a laundry and cinema.

St Hilary Heritage Centre

The Centre occupies the recently restored Old School building and documents the rich history of its area and of St Hilary Church. This sits in a stunning location which time forgot and has a unique collection of Newlyn-school paintings from the 1920's, formed by the then vicar, Bernard Walke.

St Agnes Museum

An award-winning volunteer-run Museum comprising information, artefacts and curios relating to the Parish of St. Agnes. 

Royal Cornwall Museum

Discover Cornwall’s history and its connections to the world

'The Royal Cornwall Museum is an essential place to come to if you are fascinated by Cornwall' Kurt Jackson, artist

If you want to see an unwrapped Egyptian mummy, explorers medicine chest and a wide range of Cornish and British art then head to the Royal Cornwall Museum.

Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum

Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum is part of Cornwall Gold and is located on New Portreath Rd, between Redruth and Portreath.

The Mining Section

The mining section contains a number of mine lamps including some carbide lamps which produce and burn acetylene (C2H2). These were used in the tin mining industry from about 1900.

The Mineral Collection

Porthmeor Studios and Cellars

Porthmeor Studios is a complex of artists' studios, built on top of eighteenth century pilchard cellars below. It is the oldest, possibly the only such complex in Britain and is unique in its combined heritage of fishing and art. 

Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum

Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum provides a number of themed exhibitions relating to Newquay and Districts historical past. We have a archive of historical information for researchers.

There is also an annual exhibition at DairyLand Farm World.

Perranzabuloe Museum in Perranporth

Perranzabuloue, meaning 'Perran in the sands', is one of the largest parishes in Cornwall. The biggest centre of population is Perranporth where the Museum is located. Come and see how the area has developed, from its earliest beginnings; the arrival of St Piran; the growth of fishing, farming and mining; the development and closure of the railway; to the tourist resort it has become today.

Penryn Town Museum

This museum of curiosities is housed in Penryn's old Market House. Penryn has been a thriving port even before its neighbour Falmouth had sprung up. The town was mentioned in the Doomsday book in 1086 and has a rich and varied history.

The museum houses a wealth of heritage and showcases the characters and objects that make up Penryn's past.

The Exchange

ARTIST ROOMS: ROBERT THERRIEN
Solo exhibition by American artist Robert Therrien, who is internationally renowned for transforming everyday objects into monumental sculptures that evoke the wonder of childhood. 

The Engine Room

Newlyn Art Gallery

For almost 120 years, Newlyn Art Gallery has been bringing the best in contemporary art to audiences in the south west.

National Maritime Museum, Cornwall

Sea, Boats and Cornwall...

The multi-award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall has 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation. Silver winner of UK Heritage Attraction of the Year at the 2013 British Travel Awards, the Museum features a number of stunning exhibitions dedicated to the sea, boats and Cornwall. 

Leach Pottery

Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, the Leach Pottery is probably the most famous and certainly the most influential studio pottery in the world. Today the Leach Pottery is a living tribute to Bernard Leach and his legacy. Visitors to the Pottery can see the original workshops and kiln shed, including the three-chambered Japanese climbing kiln, built in 1923.

Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre

A small village with a BIG history.

The purpose of the Grampound with Creed Heritage Project is to tell the story of the countless individuals who have made their mark on this place since ancient times and to ensure that this knowledge is recorded and passed on to future generations.

Gerrans Parish Heritage and Information Centre

The history of the parish is illustrated with displays depicting Farming through the Ages, the Fishing Industry, Education, Domesday Book entries, the Manors, World Wars, Coastguards, Churches, Chapels and much more. Illustrated by photographs, tithe maps, documents, parish records and other artefacts.

Constantine Museum

Constantine is one of the largest villages in Cornwall and has had its own local history museum since June 2005.

The Constantine Heritage Collection is dedicated to the agricultural, mining, quarrying and social history of the area. 

Helston Museum

Housed in the former butter and meat markets, now also the Drill Hall, the museum was established in 1949. The collection is mainly Victorian and covers all aspects of life on the Lizard Peninsula. Additions in recent times include an Early Learning Area, art and costume galleries and a shop. New displays in 2009 included serpentine and wartime.

Geevor Tin Mine

Geevor Tin Mine, dramatically situated on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast is the largest preserved mine site in the country and the gateway to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Explore the many surface buildings with their magnificent mining machinery, get interactive in the Hard Rock museum and go underground into 19th century Wheal Mexico mine!

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