Truro Cathedral
Truro Cathedral
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,866 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Truro Cathedral is a very special building. It looks like any other cathedral in England, like Salisbury, but it was built a century ago. Looking closely at the interior you realize that it is not very old because the stones "smell" again. But it is still beautiful and worth a visit, even for some details of its interior.
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Written 17 January 2025
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,878 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The first thing to do when you enter the cathedral is to look up at the lovely vaulted ceiling. Very high and very lovely.
The last thing to do when you leave the cathedral is to leave a donation as entry is free.
There are some delightful areas to see and investigate as you wander around including some very nice 'artworks' (including embroidery).
Well worth a visit.
The last thing to do when you leave the cathedral is to leave a donation as entry is free.
There are some delightful areas to see and investigate as you wander around including some very nice 'artworks' (including embroidery).
Well worth a visit.
Written 14 May 2024
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Holly Dolly
London, UK575 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Cathedral in Truro was a pleasure to visit.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
The Cathedral was free to visit but you were encouraged to make a donation if you could.
You were greeted at the entrance and given a map.
I love cathedral and also try to visit if we are visiting an area which has one. I also find them so peaceful.
Truro Cathedral is one of only 3 cathedrals in the UK that only have 3 spires.
Parking in Truro is easy and the cathedral is easy to find due to all clear signs around town.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
The Cathedral was free to visit but you were encouraged to make a donation if you could.
You were greeted at the entrance and given a map.
I love cathedral and also try to visit if we are visiting an area which has one. I also find them so peaceful.
Truro Cathedral is one of only 3 cathedrals in the UK that only have 3 spires.
Parking in Truro is easy and the cathedral is easy to find due to all clear signs around town.
Written 14 September 2024
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adam sams
Battle, UK531 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We sleep into Truro to see my daughter thought would pop in to the cathedral very lovely inside very well maintained. The only trouble was the chap that welcomed us. He was very rude and said don’t forget to tap your card on the suggested donation which was £5 which I think is fair cause it was a very lovely cathedral. The offputting thing was he told me about five times and then we walked off to have a look round got halfway down the aisle and this chap shouted at me what is your postcode, so I stopped turn round and walked back to him and said I think it would be best if you do not shout in the cathedral. I will tell you my postcode but I don’t like to be shouted at.
Written 15 April 2024
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robin f
Lindfield, UK104 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We were made very welcome in this beautiful cathedral which seemed to have quite a lot of activity. The different parts were well signed and the cathedral itself was beautiful. It felt a warm place for both Christian worship and visitors
Written 31 May 2024
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Tony01UK
London, UK263 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
What a beautiful place this was. The building itself from the outside is impressive but when you go inside this really shines! Totally stunning, full of love and passion in its design, with windows that take your breath away.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Written 20 March 2024
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Neil S
London, UK322 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Staying in town for visits in the area, so had to take in the Cathedral.
A relatively modern building, but impressive structure. The windows and stone frieze are amazing and worth spending time looking at. Good information and helpful volunteers. Would very much like to attend a service, but didn't coincide with our visit time.
A relatively modern building, but impressive structure. The windows and stone frieze are amazing and worth spending time looking at. Good information and helpful volunteers. Would very much like to attend a service, but didn't coincide with our visit time.
Written 19 May 2024
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Braindamagedbaron
Newark-on-Trent, UK1,836 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
If you're in Truro you simply have to see the cathedral. you can't really miss it.
We had a wander around it and appreciated the beauty of the building. It's the city's jewel, it's gem. There are far more impressive cathedrals in the UK. To be brutally honest, there are more impressive churches, but a visit to Truro would not be a visit without at least a cursory glance at the cathedral.
Unspectacular but have a look
We had a wander around it and appreciated the beauty of the building. It's the city's jewel, it's gem. There are far more impressive cathedrals in the UK. To be brutally honest, there are more impressive churches, but a visit to Truro would not be a visit without at least a cursory glance at the cathedral.
Unspectacular but have a look
Written 1 April 2024
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Colin M
Edinburgh, UK7 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Beautiful atmosphere, very helpful and friendly guides and staff. No shop sadly, last time I was here I bought a beautiful cross. Couldn't appreciate the beauty of it as I feel so small in comparison to the height of the this place. Very grand. We sat and listened to music here and it was very calming in a busy town.
Written 18 April 2024
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Quasar1960
Northern Ireland, UK269 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were looking forward to viewing the Cathedral and its architecture but we're declined entry because of the ticketed gin festival and drinks party that was taking place inside. On the sanctuary a band belted out ABBA songs and other pop songs while those who got their moneys worth of gin danced away. I know that buildings like this have to diversify and seek ways of raising money but turning it into a nightclub seems totally disrespectful to what is supposed to be God's house. I managed to avail of the toilets after frequenting the Cathedral cafe so I was able to get some video but can't upload the video here.
Written 27 July 2023
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Just looked on their website and this is what they say on their faqs page-
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE CATHEDRAL?
Unfortunately only Assistance Dogs can be admitted to the cathedral. There is one exception for one day of the year, The Pets Carol Service where all pets can attend along with their owners
Written 23 October 2018
Do you use any gluten free communion wafers?
Written 12 July 2018
I highly doubt they'd contain gluten as usually they're rice paper. I don't live in Truro I was just visiting as a tourist sorry.
Written 13 July 2018
It’s free to go in but they like for you to make a donation
Written 17 February 2018
Just to let you know that Truro is a city, it has a cathedral. There are smaller cities than Truro.
Written 3 February 2018
Truro is a city as it has a cathedral. I think St David's in Wales is the smallest city as it too has a cathedral.
Written 10 May 2018
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