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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Diocese of Truro

In or near Truro.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Diocese of Truro (established 1876) is a Church of England diocese in the Province of Canterbury which covers Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and a small part of Devon. The bishop's seat is at Truro

Old Kea Church. - geograph.org.uk - 385319

Fred James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Truro · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Diocese of Truro (established 1876) is a Church of England diocese in the Province of Canterbury which covers Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and a small part of Devon. The bishop's seat is at Truro Cathedral.

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Official information

The Diocese of Truro is a religious organization that oversees the Church of England's activities in the region. Visitors can learn about its mission, community initiatives, and various church services.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malpas Estuary SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Diocese of Truro (established 1876) is a Church of England diocese in the Province of Canterbury which covers Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and a small part of Devon. The bishop's seat is at Truro Cathedral.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.2400, -5.0180
District
Cornwall
Parish
Kea
Postcode
TR3 6AN
Parliamentary constituency
Truro and Falmouth
Nearest railway station
Truro4.2 km
Official site
trurodiocese.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Diocese of Truro?
Diocese of Truro is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6AN), in the parish of Kea.
What is Diocese of Truro?
The Diocese of Truro (established 1876) is a Church of England diocese in the Province of Canterbury which covers Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and a small part of Devon. The bishop's seat is at Truro
How do I get to Diocese of Truro?
The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR3 6AN.
Is Diocese of Truro a protected site?
Yes — Diocese of Truro is part of the Malpas Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Diocese of Truro?
The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6AN.