Welcome to the latest episode of Day Tripper Daz. This week we’ve crossed the border from Devon to Cornwall. We’re in Truro, Cornwall’s capital. The weather didn’t put us off as my friend Tony and myself discover the interesting sights and people that this city has to offer.
We start the day at the train station before heading down town to Victoria Park. Named after Queen Victoria who was marking her jubilee. There we meet the head gardener who has a heart warming story to tell. From there we stand outside the Courts of Justice – Cornwall’s only crown court and hear of a less than bright couple who stole a police car. We also discover that this was the location of Truro Castle
A little further in town and we meet someone from a shop which has two shops, right opposite each other. Is this unique?
Of course we enter into a few pubs during the day. We take a walk up Lemon Street. At the top we come across the statue of Richard Lander, a Cornish explorer with big discoveries in Africa to his name. A pub opposite of course, before returning to town.
A row of traditional red telephone boxes lines our route to Truro Cathedral. This impressive building is not as old as it looks but is well worth a visit, inside and out.
We come across another very narrow street. Not as impressive as Parliament Street that we saw in Exeter recently, but still has an interesting past.
We meet a young bagpipe player who seems to pop up everywhere we look in the city.
The Hall For Cornwall is in the center of the city. Preparing to put on a performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, it has a very interesting statue outside, ‘The Drummer Statue’.
We enter a fantastic indoor market where we meet Dave, who runs a shop dedicated to reusing items that otherwise would be thrown away. Check out the half ‘mini’ car and inspirational way he has recycled his items in the shop.
We don’t go for our final drink before we once again bump into our bagpipe player and have a chat.
And then it is time for some final refreshment in the local Weatherspoons Pub.
Truro is Cornwall’s only city, known for its stunning Georgian architecture, cobbled streets, and the impressive Truro Cathedral, which dominates the skyline. It serves as the administrative center of Cornwall and is a vibrant hub for shopping, culture, and history. The city is set amid beautiful countryside and tidal creeks, offering a mix of independent boutiques and popular high street stores, making it a lively destination for both residents and visitors.
Join Tony and myself as we spend a day out in Cornwall’s capital city. #truro #cornwall #city #cathedral