Situated halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the county's north and south coasts, the city of Truro stands in a strategic position and one that has led to its development as Cornwall's centre of administration and its more recent growth as a touring and holiday centre.

Truro is an ancient market town which still retains its rural market atmosphere and character.

Truro's cathedral, built during the late 19th century, dominates the city centre in a quite remarkable way but does not detract from the charm of some of the Georgian streets. One of the most interesting of the buildings is the museum and art gallery which houses a splendid collection, telling the story of both Truro and Cornwall, including its mining history.

A great deal of change has taken place in Truro in recent years but many of  the winding streets and bye-ways of the central area survive, as do through fares and buildings of the Georgian and Regency periods. The principal road known as Lemon Street, for example, is one which any city could well be proud. It is lined by elegant Georgian buildings (including the Royal Hotel) and at the top of its long gentle slope is the prominent Lander Monument.

There are two busy covered markets to augment the shops and on Lemon Quay is the Creation Centre, an arcade of specialist shops beneath the same roof as the Pannier Market. On the outskirts of Truro in Newquay road is one of the most modern livestock markets that serve the whole of Cornwall.

Truro has the plaza cinema in Lemon Street and a surprisingly wide range of venues for 'live' events. The Hall for Cornwall, refurbished for the Millennium in the old County Hall, now provides a much larger variety of entertainment making use of modern multi-purpose facilities. Other events take place frequently at other halls and centres throughout the city.

Every Wednesday of the year (except during August) folk dancing can be enjoyed at Playing Place Community Centre.

The Cathedral is home, throughout the year, to a variety of concerts and has, since 1981, been the venue each June, of the Three Spires Festival.

Alongside Truro River is Boscawen Park, the city's main open space, with tennis courts, cricket, football and hockey playing pitches. Opposite the park is the lovely Swan Pool with a pleasant circular walk.

Also providing major "open space" is the River Fal which, between Truro and Falmouth (14 miles), is one of the most beautiful stretches of water in this country.

With plenty of amenities for the full enjoyment of leisure and with, all around it, beautiful and historic Cornish countryside, Truro has a great deal to offer all who come to see it - be they tourists, intending residents or future industrialists. A warm welcome awaits them all.