Convent of the Epiphany, Truro

#16 among attractions in Truro

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Facts and practical information

The Convent of the Epiphany, Truro, Cornwall, UK, was the home of the Community of the Epiphany. The founder of this community was George Wilkinson, Bishop of Truro. The sisters were involved in pastoral and educational work, the care of Truro Cathedral and St Paul's Church, and church needlework. ()

Coordinates: 50°16'21"N, 5°3'32"W

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Day trips

Convent of the Epiphany – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Truro Cathedral, Royal Cornwall Museum, Hall for Cornwall, Treyew Road.

0.7 miSE
Grand Victorian edifice with a cafe
Truro Cathedral, Truro
18 min walk • The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Truro, Cornwall. It was built between 1880 and 1910 to a Gothic Revival design by John Loughborough Pearson on the site of the parish church of St Mary.
0.6 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
17 min walk • The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro holds an extensive mineral collection rooted in Cornwall's mining and engineering heritage. The county's artistic heritage is reflected in the museum's art collection.
0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
20 min walk • Hall for Cornwall, known as Truro City Hall until 1997, is an events venue in Boscawen Street in Truro, Cornwall, England. The building, which was previously the headquarters of Truro City Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Treyew Road, Truro
25 min walk • Treyew Road in Truro is the location of a football stadium, the home ground of Truro City. It currently has a capacity of 3,200, 1,675 seated.
0.6 miSE
Library, City hall
High Cross, Truro
16 min walk • High Cross is the name of a cobbled plaza in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK, in front of the west face of Truro Cathedral. It is at the junction of Pydar Street, King Street, and St Mary's Street.
0.8 miSE
Church
St Paul's Church, Truro
21 min walk • St Paul's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed former parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro and in Truro, Cornwall.
0.6 miS
Church
St George the Martyr's Church, Truro
15 min walk • St George the Martyr's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
0.9 miS
Church
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
23 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
0.6 miS
Library
Courtney Library, Truro
17 min walk • The Courtney Library is the library of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. It is housed in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall. The library holds the collection of the Museum as well as around 30,000 documents relating to Cornish families and estates, newspaper files, photographs, maps and various other collections.
1.1 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Roseland Observatory, Truro
28 min walk • Roseland Observatory is located in Court Farm, one mile southeast of St Stephen-in-Brannel, in mid Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Roseland observatory was started in 1998 by Clive Purchase in preparation for the solar eclipse in 1999.
0.8 miSE
50°15'45"N • 5°3'3"W
Lemon Street Market, Truro
21 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convent of the Epiphany?

Nearby attractions include St George the Martyr's Church, Truro (15 min walk), High Cross, Truro (16 min walk), Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro (17 min walk), Courtney Library, Truro (17 min walk).

How to get to Convent of the Epiphany by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convent of the Epiphany:

Bus

Reeds Pharmacy The Globe • Lines: T1 (17 min walk)
Museum • Lines: Pr1 (17 min walk)

Train

Truro (17 min walk)