Truro
Truro is a small cathedral city in the heart of Cornwall. Visitors are drawn to its three-spired cathedral, cobbled Georgian streets, lively markets, and independent boutiques. Highlights include the Royal Cornwall Museum and local cafés, with the Eden Project, Falmouth, and famous beaches all easily accessible from the city.
Escape to Truro on a coach holiday and discover the elegant heart of Cornwall. It may be a small cathedral city, but it has a huge personality. You'll find a stunning three-spired cathedral towering over a maze of cobbled Georgian streets, while the lively markets and independent boutiques make it the perfect place to wander and explore.
Spend your time admiring the cathedral, visiting the Royal Cornwall Museum, or simply relaxing in the local cafés. Once you've soaked up the city atmosphere, the coast and countryside are right on your doorstep, with the Eden Project, Falmouth, and Cornwall's famous beaches all within easy reach. Browse our Truro coach holidays and leave the driving to us.
Coach tours visiting Truro
Christmas Cornwall Escape
by Shearings
This magical coastal escape to Cornwall combines stunning scenery, historic harbour towns, and a warm festive atmosphere.
Where you’ll stay
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The Esplanade Hotel ★★★★
The 4-star Esplanade Hotel overlooks the famous Fistral Beach in Newquay, featuring comfortable bedrooms, fantastic facilities and tempting dining options. The Cove Restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience in an ocean-facing space, serving carefully curated meals using the fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce, whilst the Elements Cocktail Bar offers a range of hand-picked cocktails in the comfort of a cosy fire. Enjoy a range of leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, or why not indulge at the Fistral Spa – located at the Esplanade’s sister hotel – and take advantage of a 10% discount? With an in-house cinema and a games room, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service and journey to Cornwall. A warm welcome awaits you at the Esplanade Hotel with a glass of fizz or luxurious hot chocolate on arrival.
Relax before dinner, settling into a cosy corner and enjoying fireside drinks in the Elements Bar. For front row seats to the Atlantic, make your way to the ocean-view lounge overlooking Fistral Beach. Here, you can sink into a comfy spot with a book, a coffee or a perfectly poured sundowner, and simply watch the waves.Evening dinner this evening is served in the restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Falmouth
Start Christmas Eve morning in Falmouth with a peaceful stroll along the pretty harbour, just as the town begins to glow with festive lights. Enjoy independent cafés and bakeries opening for seasonal treats, and take in the crisp sea air and coastal views before the Christmas celebrations begin.
We return to the hotel in time for a festive cream tea and time to relax. There will be a glass of mulled wine before dinner this evening followed by live entertainment in the bar. A mince pie and night cap rounds off the day at 10pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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☕ At Leisure
Day at Leisure
Merry Christmas! Unwrap your presents and enjoy a relaxed day at the Esplanade Hotel. There will be a visit from Santa and a traditional Christmas Day lunch. Watch the King's Speech in the Elements Bar followed by a fun festive quiz in the afternoon. This evening, there will be a festive buffet and live music to finish the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Truro
Celebrate Boxing Day with a festive morning visit to the historic city of Truro, where you can enjoy post-Christmas shopping, explore the charming streets and independent boutiques, and soak up the seasonal atmosphere in Cornwall's picturesque county capital.
We return to the hotel for an afternoon tea. Why not take a Boxing Day stroll on Fistral beach and take in the Cornish sea air? Enjoy dinner this evening in the hotel, followed by live entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Image Attribution
- Truro — (Photo by Winston Tjia on Unsplash )
- Falmouth — (Photo by Winston Tjia on Unsplash )