Things to Do in Truro
13 attractions and days out
Beaches
Chapel Porth beach
Nestled along Cornwall's stunning South West Coast Path, this sandy cove invites families to hunt for marine life in rockpools while enjoying picnics by the waves.
Activity Centres
Cornwall Adventures
Action-packed outdoor fun awaits families near Truro, with wheelchair access and picnic-friendly grounds. Note that toilet facilities aren't available on-site, so plan accordingly before your visit.
Escape Rooms
Enigma Escape Cornwall
Test your family's puzzle-solving skills at this interactive escape room venue on Lemon Street. Note that accessibility is limited, with no wheelchair or pushchair access throughout.
Water Sports
Loe Beach Watersports
Make a splash at this Feock waterside venue offering exciting aquatic activities, complete with onsite parking and a restaurant serving refreshments to refuel hungry adventurers.
Activity Centres
Mount Hawke Skate Park
This outdoor skate park at Gover Water Works welcomes skating enthusiasts with onsite parking, though visitors should note the limited facilities and no outside food policy.
Beaches
Pendower Beach
This Veryan coastal gem offers pristine golden sands and crystal-clear waters perfect for paddling and picnicking, with wheelchair access making it welcoming for all families to enjoy.
Tourist Attractions
Player Ready Virtual Reality and Racing
Cornwall's largest virtual reality centre offers thrilling VR experiences and racing simulators for families in central Truro, with wheelchair access and snacks available on-site.
Beaches
Porthtowan Beach
This wheelchair-accessible Cornish sandy stretch offers excellent conditions for castle-building and paddling, with on-site parking and space for family picnics.
Activity Centres
Sailing Barge Drifter
Step aboard this authentic sailing barge in Truro for a memorable family maritime adventure on Cornish waters, with picnic-friendly voyages and nearby parking available.
Museums and Art Galleries
ShelterBox Visitor Centre
Discover how emergency shelter transforms lives at this engaging Truro centre, where children can explore interactive exhibits about disaster relief efforts worldwide.
Beaches
St Agnes Beaches
Chapel Porth near St Agnes offers dramatic Cornish coastline perfect for rock pooling and surfing, with handy parking, loos and an onsite restaurant, though access is challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Beaches
St Mawes Beach
Discover rock pools teeming with marine life and enjoy safe swimming at this wheelchair-accessible Cornish beach, perfect for family picnics by the sea.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Truro 10 Pin Bowling Centre
Strike up family fun at this Moresk Road bowling venue offering lane games and onsite dining, though facilities are limited with no wheelchair access or baby changing rooms.
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