Community Information

Bandstand Concerts in Victoria Gardens - 2026 summer season

Wednesday April 1st 2026 to Sunday May 3rd 2026 at the Victoria Gardens

Truro City Council is pleased to announce the return of its free Bandstand Concert series at Victoria Gardens this summer, starting from Sunday 3rd May 2026. This year’s lineup extends over four months, bringing local performances suitable for all ages to enjoy and forms part of the Council’s annual events programme.

The first concert of the season will be on Sunday 3rd May: - 4Thought Sax Quartet

The concerts will take place every Sunday from 3rd May until 27th September, providing residents and visitors with the opportunity to enjoy live music in the peaceful gardens. Each concert will run from 14.30 - 16.00. They are free to attend, and no prior booking is required.

'Pollen In The Park' - the cafe in the Gardens - located next to the Bandstand in Victoria Gardens, will be open daily throughout the season, offering a variety of refreshments and treats to purchase during the performances. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs for comfortable seating.

Please note that these concerts are weather dependent. In the event of bad weather, Victoria Gardens and Pollen may close, resulting in the cancellation of any concert scheduled for that day.

For more information and to view the full programme of concerts, please go to Visit Truro’s website at: www.facebook.com/visittruro or at www.visittruro.org.uk

Source: Truro City Council

Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday April 1st 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026, 10:00am at the Trelissick Gardens

Walk the gardens and look for the Easter eggs which the Cornish Piskies have hidden. £3.50 for a trail sheet, bunny ears and an egg, vegan or dairy free available. Usual entry fee to the gardens if you are not a member of National Trust.

Trelissick Gardens - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick or 01872 862090

Exhibition: Cornish Myths and Legends

Wednesday April 1st 2026 to Thursday April 30th 2026, 10:00am at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

Art, artefacts and storytelling about the many myths of Cornwall. See the website for more details.

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery -https://www.cornwallmuseum.org/ or 01872 723230

Exhibition: What the Land Remembers

Wednesday April 1st 2026 to Thursday April 30th 2026, 10:00am at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

Cornwall's dramatic landscape by ten contemporary women artists. More details from the website.

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery -https://www.cornwallmuseum.org/ or 01872 723230

Truro Parks Easter Trail returns for 2026...with a new location

Friday April 3rd 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026

Truro City Council is delighted to announce the return of its popular Easter Trail this spring, taking place throughout these Easter holidays across two locations for 2026, as part of the Council’s annual events programme.

Until Sunday 19th April 2026, the free, self-led trail invites residents and visitors to explore Victoria Gardens and Boscawen Park by following clues to find hidden letters which uncover a special Easter phrase.

Adding to the fun, children’s entertainer Jules the Ventriloquist will once again return to Victoria Gardens, bringing lively, family-friendly performances. There is one remaining performance on Saturday 18th April.

New for 2026, the Easter Trail has expanded to include a second location at Boscawen Park. The additional trail is being delivered with support from the team at Café in the Park at Boscawen Park, giving families even more opportunity to take part in the Easter fun.

Each location will facilitate its own separate trail. The Victoria Gardens Easter Trail features hidden bunnies, while the Boscawen Park Easter Trail will use hidden signs with letters to spell out a special Easter phrase.

For information on how to take part in the trail, please read the full press release at: www.truro.gov.uk and click on the news item about the Easter Trail

Source: Truro City Council

RNLI Lifeguard cover returns for the Easter holidays

Friday April 3rd 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026

20 beaches across Cornwall will have RNLI lifeguard cover during the Easter holidays.

Right through until Sunday, April 19 patrols will return to Crantock, Fistral, Towan, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth, Tregonhawke, Widemouth, Summerleaze, Treyarnon, Constantine, Harlyn, Polzeath, Praa Sands, Porthtowan, Chapel Porth, Perranporth, Gwithian North, Hayle Towans, Porthmeor, Sennen.

Source: Cornwall Council and RNLI

Easter at Eden

Friday April 3rd 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026, 10:00am at the Eden Project

Lots happening for the school holidays, giant marble runs, trail to hunt for dragon eggs, workshops, and also the zip wire. Booking recommended, visit the website for full details.

Eden Project - www.edenproject.com or 01726 811932

Truro Parks Easter Trails

Friday April 3rd 2026 to Saturday April 18th 2026, 10:00am at the Victoria Gardens

This year the trails will be in Victoria Gardens and Boscowen Park. Family friendly activities, self-led Easter trail for hidden bunnies and signs, each displaying a letter to form a special Easter phrase. You can collect a trail sheet either from the cafe in each park, or from Truro Community Library or the Tourist Information Centre in Boscowen Street. Also, on Sat 4th, Sat 11th and Sat 18th Jules the Ventriloquist will be in Victoria Gardens with family-friendly performances.

Mini Mythical Creatures Trail

Friday April 3rd 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026, 10:00am at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

Follow the trail to find mischievous creatures (fairies, piskies, knockers, coopers and spriggins), solve the riddle and then visit the craft table to make a souvenir of your visit. Visit the website for more details.

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery -https://www.cornwallmuseum.org/ or 01872 723230

10% off rail travel with a GWR Touch smartcard

Monday April 6th 2026 to Thursday April 30th 2026

If you have a GWR Touch smartcard, you can save 10% on train journeys across Cornwall and to Plymouth, as well as on the Tamar Valley Line, until April 30.

Available for use at every station in Cornwall, plus Plymouth Station and all stations on the Tamar Valley Line.

Click here for more info and to request a card: www.gwr.com/your-tickets/smart-tickets/payg/cornwall

10% off valid until 30 April 2026

Source: Transport for Cornwall and Cornwall Council

Hendra Car Park - car parking spaces to rent

Monday April 6th 2026 to Friday April 24th 2026

A reminder that Truro City Council has several allocated parking spaces available for rent at Hendra Car Park, located next to Truro Squash Club.

These parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received. Each numbered space is reserved for one year, running from May to April. If a space becomes available partway through the year, the fee will be applied pro-rata.

Pricing:

- Residential Permit: £500 per year (including VAT)

- Truro Business/Worker Permit: £750 per year (including VAT)

Please go to www.truro.gov.uk/parking to find out more and download an application form.

Completed application forms must be sent to the Truro City Council Finance Department (details can be found on the Council's website link above).

Source: Truro City Council

New Truro City Council website

Wednesday April 8th 2026 to Friday April 24th 2026

Truro City Council will be launching its new website from today, Wednesday 8th April. The website address will remain the same, and can be accessed at: truro.gov.uk

The new website has been designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with an improved, more user friendly experience. It features clearer navigation and easier access to information about the Council's services, projects, meetings, and links to 'LemonBooking' for room and building hire.

During the transition to the new system, the website may become temporarily unavailable for a short period on Wednesday 8th April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

Source: Truro City Council

Free parking after 4pm returns to two Truro car parks

Friday April 10th 2026 to Friday May 1st 2026

Cornwall Council has re-introduced free parking after 4pm at two of Truro’s car parks - Edward Street, near Truro Crown Court and Moresk (Oakway), next to the Pydar development area, from today, Friday 10th April.

The two car parks that are now free to park from 4pm daily are located at Edward Street (TR1 3AJ), which has 134 spaces, and Moresk, Oakway (TR1 1DW), which has 115 spaces.

The news is welcomed by Truro BID along with several Councillors at Truro City Council and the Town Clerk, all of whom have been campaigning for the return of free parking to support the late afternoon and evening economy.

In April 2023, Cornwall Council introduced charges after 4pm in Truro, causing a loss of free evening parking for the city.

Truro BID and Truro City Council have been meeting with Cornwall Council since November 2024 to raise concerns about parking capacity and cost. Truro BID also obtained support from over 125 businesses, via letters and emails, to request that free evening parking was reinstated.

Please note, this change applies only to Edward Street and Moresk, and there will continue to be a charge for all the other Cornwall Council car parks in Truro.

To find out more about Cornwall Council’s car parks, go to: www.cornwall.gov.uk/parking

Source: Truro City Council

Help for low-income households with oil heating - UPDATE

Monday April 13th 2026 to Friday May 1st 2026

Cornwall Council has welcomed additional Government funding to help low income households with the soaring cost of heating oil.

Cornwall will receive an extra £1.5 million which will be distributed by the council as part of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) that replaced the Household Support Fund from April 1 this year.

On 10th April, Cornwall Council said:

"We've processed around 700 applications for heating oil payments so far, but many more people are eligible to claim.

We've emailed or written to 2,100 eligible households so make sure you check your post and inbox".

To qualify for this support, you must either receive Council Tax Support, be exempt from council tax due to severe mental impairment, or in crisis due to the rising cost of heating oil.

You can also self-refer through the Crisis and Resilience Fund Energy Support Scheme web page: www.cornwall.gov.uk/crf

Source: Cornwall Council

Changes at the Mermaid Centre at RCHT

Monday April 13th 2026 to Friday May 1st 2026 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital

From Monday 13 April, the Mermaid Centre waiting room will be closed for a few weeks while work takes place to create a more welcoming reception and patient waiting area.

During this time, a temporary waiting room and patient toilet will be available in a portacabin in the Mermaid and The Cove car park.

Patients should continue to enter the Mermaid building as usual and register at the temporary reception. They will then be directed to the temporary waiting room outside, where a member of staff will collect them for their appointment.

Parking in the Mermaid and The Cove car park will be limited during this time. The drop-off zone will remain available, along with two Blue Badge spaces. Additional parking is available in the 1C car park opposite the Microbiology building, around 100 metres away, near the bright yellow pavement.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while improvements are completed.

Source: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Winter Fuel Payment scams

Thursday April 16th 2026 to Thursday April 30th 2026

Scam alert!

Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

For most people, repayments are automatic through PAYE. There’s no need to contact HMRC.

HMRC will never contact people by text or email to ask them to repay their Winter Fuel Payment, or to request bank details.

If you receive a suspicious letter or message, do not click links, call numbers, or share your information.

Source: Cornwall Council

Open Taster Days, Lawn Bowls

Saturday April 18th 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026, 10:00am at the Truro City Bowling Club, Kenwyn Road, TR1 3SY

A chance to learn about the sport of lawn bowls. More info on www.trurocitybc.co.uk.

Tregothnan - Open Weekend

Saturday April 18th 2026 to Sunday April 19th 2026, 10:00am at the Tregothnan Gardens

The private gardens open for one weekend. Tickets £15, children free. For more info tel 01872 520325. Postcode TR2 4AJ

Tregothnan Gardens - www.tregothnan.co.uk or 01872 520325

Truro Record Fair

Saturday April 18th 2026, 12:00pm at the Tapyard, Riverside, Newham, TR1 2DP

CDs and records across a wide range of music. Free admission.

email thetapyard@skinnersbrewery.com 01872 271885

Music and Dance: Kizamba

Saturday April 18th 2026, 7:00pm at the Lovett Hall, Truro School Prep, TR1 3QN

A night of Latin and Carribbean music with plenty of dancing.

Silent Disco

Saturday April 18th 2026, 7:00pm at the Old Bakery Studios

Dance to the music of the 80s, 90s, 00s. Tel 01872 278804 for more info and tickets.

Old Bakery Studios, Malpas Road - www.oldbakerystudios.co.uk or 01872 278804

Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra and HM Royal Marines Band Quintet Concert

Saturday April 18th 2026, 7:00pm at the Truro Methodist Church

Truro Methodist Church - www.truromethodist.org.uk or 01872 273237

Source: Cornwall Music Service Trust

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Saturday April 18th 2026, 7:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Everyone's favourite pub landlord provides some much-needed tonic for our troubled times. Age recommendation 14+

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

Straight Fire

Saturday April 18th 2026, 9:00pm at the Old Ale House

Music from the 60s to the 00s. All welcome.

Old Ale House, Quay Street - www.theoldalehousetruro.co.uk or 01872 719462

Taylormania

Sunday April 19th 2026, 6:00pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Taylor Swift Ears - The Ultimate Tribute. Fronted by self-confessed superfan Katy Ellis with a full live band and dancers. Recommended for all ages.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

Riverside Walk Closure for Tree Removal at Boscawen Park

Monday April 20th 2026 to Monday April 27th 2026 at the Boscawen Park

Next week, essential tree removal works will be taking place at Boscawen Park, as part of Truro City Council's ongoing clean up efforts following Storm Goretti in January. To ensure public safety while these works are carried out, the Riverside Walk will be temporarily closed for one week from Monday 20th April to Monday 27th April, when it is expected to reopen.

The contracted work will involve the removal of two trees that fell into the river during the storm:

- ‎A eucalyptus tree located by the Sunny Corner end of the Riverside Walk.

- ‎A macrocarpa tree located by the Truro Tide Gates end of the Riverside Walk.

We understand this area is popular for dog walking, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We encourage dog owners to find an alternative route while the works are carried out.

As a result of the tree removal, the previously scheduled resurfacing of the Riverside Walk has been postponed. A further update on the resurfacing works will be provided once new dates are confirmed.

Truro City Council would like to thank residents and visitors to the park for their patience and understanding while these essential works are completed.

Source: Truro City Council