South Cornwall
‘Cornwall has such a distinct character that when I am there I feel that I am simultaneously in England and abroad’
Sir Tim Rice Probus to St Mawes T
here are mixed feelings sometimes about the central and inland parts of Cornwall. No one would ever call them as beautiful, awesome and glorious as the coastline but they are nonetheless spectacular. Leaving St Austell the road will take you through the quiet, sleepy village of Probus dominated mainly by the church in the Square but do stop to take a look at Trewithen House which adjoins the County Demonstration Garden. The house was built in 1720 with fine architectural work by Sir Robert Taylor and Thomas Edwards of Greenwich. It is one of the outstanding 18th century houses in Cornwall and has been lived in continuously by the same family. Trewithen Gardens are open to the public from the 1st March to 30th September, Monday to Saturday. They are renowned for their magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs, which are seldom found elsewhere in Britain. Nearby Ladock, built entirely on slate, is where the largest nugget of Cornish gold was mined, it was also the home of William Morris glass, very marketable if you are lucky enough to find a few items. There are many other fine gardens in the area, and to slake the thirst a visit to the Hawkins Arms should do the trick.
Next to Grampound with Creed lying in the centre of Cornwall, sheltered by the beautiful valley of the River Fal. Settled since prehistoric times, from within the ancient parish of Creed and the old manor of Tybesta, Grampound grew as the main crossing place on the Fal, a focus for travellers and traders moving between west Cornwall and England. Thus Grampound became one of the most important towns in Cornwall with a rich and vibrant history.
Trelissick Near Truro
Garden, park, woodland walks, gallery, shop and restaurant.
01872 862090
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
Time well spent Registered Charity No. 205846 18
Truro is a City for all seasons and for all interests. From the flowing rivers to the picturesque Georgian streets, the 18th and 19th century town houses and the magnificent Victorian Cathedral that dominates the city, there is something for everyone. Entertainment for all of the
Tremortha • Truro Morgan Hire a
Treasure Trails
• Playing Place
Trelissick •
King Harry • Ferry
Philleigh •
Roseland Inn
Roseland • Paddle
Penryn Falmouth
• Tregony Portholland• Veryan• Portloe•
Kilberick Cove
Ship Inn Caragloose Cove
Victory Inn
St Mawes
• Ladock • Grampound • Probus
family is diverse & varied from the best in shopping, excellent restaurants, and the night life is plentiful with theatre, night clubs pubs etc. During the day there are river trips, street theatre, museums, free flowered parks, children’s play area including a modern skate park and so much more to enjoy.
Truro derives its name from the Cornish Tri-veru, meaning three rivers, and developed as a tin port between the Truro River and the rivers Kenwyn and Allen. Today the City is the centre for tourism, commerce and administration for the county of Cornwall and its unique past makes it very special.
Tin was produced in the surrounding areas from the early 13th century and Truro was a stannary town from 1305. The present Victorian building
is on the site of the 14th century Coinage Hall. It was here that the smelted tin was assayed and stamped before being sold and exported. The Coinage Hall now houses Pizza Express, Charlotte’s Tea Rooms and the Antique Centre.
Building started in 1880 after the laying of the foundation stones by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII, and it was completed in 1910. The walls are of Cornish granite and the statues carved in Bath stone. All the money to build the cathedral was raised by public subscription in Cornwall. Truro Cathedral extends a warm welcome to visitors. There are guided tours every day throughout the season, as well as booked tours for groups. It has a well- stocked shop for gifts and souvenirs and a very popular restaurant housed in the Chapter House.
The City Hall, which also houses the Mayor’s Parlour and Truro City Council Offices, is of 19th century Italianate design and has a fine clock, which was given by an anonymous donor after the original clock tower was demolished in a fire in 1914. Truro Tourist Information Centre is in this building.
River Fal
Tresilllian River
Carnon River
Pendower Beaches
Carne &
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