Courtney Library, Truro

Name: Courtney Library
Address: Truro, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Truro

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Facts and practical information

The Courtney Library is the library of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. It is housed in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall. ()

Coordinates: 50°15'49"N, 5°3'17"W

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Truro United Kingdom

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Courtney Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~830 ftE
Grand Victorian edifice with a cafe
Truro Cathedral, Truro
5 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.
~40 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
1 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.
~1080 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
6 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.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Treyew Road, Truro
15 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.
~520 ftNE
Library, City hall
High Cross, Truro
3 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.
0.5 miE
Church
St Paul's Church, Truro
12 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.
~1040 ftW
Church
St George the Martyr's Church, Truro
6 min walk • St George the Martyr's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
~1340 ftS
Church
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
7 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
0.5 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Roseland Observatory, Truro
12 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.
0.6 miN
Monastery
Convent of the Epiphany, Truro
17 min walk • 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.
~1040 ftSE
50°15'45"N • 5°3'3"W
Lemon Street Market, Truro
6 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Courtney Library?

Nearby attractions include Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro (1 min walk), High Cross, Truro (3 min walk), Truro Cathedral, Truro (5 min walk), St George the Martyr's Church, Truro (6 min walk).

How to get to Courtney Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Courtney Library:

Bus

Museum • Lines: Pr1 (1 min walk)
Reeds Pharmacy The Globe • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)

Train

Truro (11 min walk)