Truro Cathedral Religious Site

Address: St Mary’s Street, Truro TR1 2AF, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-8pm (services affect access)

Admission: Free entry to cathedral; tower climb donations or small fee may apply (~£3-£5)

Truro Cathedral is a Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral in Cornwall, England, serving as the seat of the Diocese of Truro. It is known for its three spires and for being a prominent example of Victorian ecclesiastical architecture.

The building was designed by John Loughborough Pearson and constructed in phases during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with later additions and interior fittings completed after Pearson’s death. The interior contains notable stonework, stained glass and a vaulted nave.

Since its consecration the cathedral has functioned as the principal church of the diocese and a focal point for civic and religious events in Truro. It remains one of the major ecclesiastical landmarks in Cornwall.

The cathedral stands in Truro city centre in Cornwall, close to the river and the city’s principal streets and is accessible from regional roads serving the county.

• Design and architect: Designed in the Gothic Revival style by architect J.L. Pearson, the cathedral was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and features three spires.
• Diocesan seat: The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Truro, which was established in 1876, making it the centre of Anglican worship in Cornwall.

Truro Cathedral sits in central Truro, a short walk from Truro railway station (about 10-15 minutes) and close to city bus stops. From the A39, follow signs into the city centre; parking is available in nearby car parks and on streets subject to local controls.

• Attend Evensong (usually weekdays early evening) to hear the cathedral choir and experience the building in near‑empty serenity.
• Enter via the south porch to see Victorian stonework close up; the north transept often hosts quieter displays.
• If visiting the tower, book on arrival-space is limited and the climb is steep.