Public transport in Cornwall: www.transportforcornwall.co.uk
Truro is a busy city with many attractive buildings, Lemon Street is a remarkably well-preserved Georgian street. The Cathedral can be clearly seen from trains approaching from the east. It is a downhill walk to the City Centre via Richmond Hill, Ferris Town and Frances Street. There are frequent buses from the Rail Station to the City Centre and Bus Station (¾ mile), Truro PlusBus tickets can be used for this journey. Truro is the junction for the branch line to Falmouth.
Cornwall's history from prehistoric times to the present day, including Cornish science
and inventions, fine and decorative arts, and geology with an important mineral collection.
Open TWThFS 1000-1600.
www.cornwallmuseum.org
The foundation stones of Truro Cathedral were laid in 1880 and the Victorian builders adopted
the classic pointed arches of the gothic style. Coffee Shop and Restaurant.
Open check website for services.
www.trurocathedral.org.uk
The Trelissick Estate is on its own peninsula with magnificent views over the Fal Estuary.
The 30 acre Garden contains hydrangeas, rhododendrons, ginger lilies, woodland plants and herbaceous borders
to provide colour and interest all year. The surrounding parkland includes woodland, waterside walks and a beach.
Great views from the House. Restaurant and cafe.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1630 Nov-Feb), House see website. Parkland open at all times.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
Bus 493 from Lemon Quay (¾ mile from station) to car park,
20-30 minutes journey, M-S about 2-hourly.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
The National Trust has many holiday cottages in Cornwall, including some on the Trelissick Estate.
Gardens with champion trees, rare shrubs, exotic ferns, woodland glades, roses, camellias,
magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas. The elegant 18th century House is open for guided tours. Tearoom.
Open Gardens Mar-Sep, Daily 1000-1600, see website for House tours.
www.trewithengardens.co.uk
Bus 22/27 from Bus Station (¾ mile from Rail Station), to opposite entrance shortly after Probus (watch for signs), about 17 minutes journey.
There are no marked stops but there is space to wait for the return bus on the verge.
M-S each route hourly, Sun & BH each route 2-hourly.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
Buses also operate from St Austell.
