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Redruth Tourist Information


Redruth's architecture bears testament to its rich mining history, celebrated each June with Murdoch Day festival. The town centre has a cinema and range of shops.

The granite tor of Carn Brea, crowned with a monument to mine owner Francis Basset overlooks Redruth. The Brea has panoramic views and was the site of a Stone Age hillfort and a renovated castle.

The area is circled by Great Flat Lode walking trail.

Camborne School of Mines Geological Museum & Gallery

University of Exeter, Redruth - Displays of rocks and minerals from all over the world. Colourful interesting and educational. Exhibitions of pictures (changed every month) by artists in and around Cornwall. Coffee corner and shop make an enjoyable visit for all the family.

Mineral Tramways Discovery Centre - Explore Tin Mining Country. An introduction to the footpath network ,which retraces the Mineral Tramway routes between Hayle, Portreath and Devoran.

 

Images of Redruth
Carn Brea Castle, Redruth © Jason Marsh
Carn Brea Castle, Redruth © Jason Marsh
Carn Brea Monument, Redruth, © Jason Marsh
View towards Carn Brea Monument, Redruth © Jason Marsh
Indoor Market Redruth, © Jason Marsh
Old Chapel, Redruth © Jason Marsh
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Attractions near Redruth
Bosvigo (7 Miles)*
Beautiful gardens with rare and unusual plants and a small, specialist nursery.
Royal Cornwall Museum (8 Miles)*
The Royal Cornwall Museum (which also houses the Courtney Library: Cornish History Research Centre) is a wonderful place to find out about Cornwall, its history and its cultural heritage.
Pendennis Castle (8 Miles)*
Discover Cornwall's greatest fortress, journey through 450 years of history from Tudor times to World War II and discover the wartime secrets of Pendennis Castle.
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What's near Redruth

Attractions:
  Bosvigo  7 Miles
  Royal Cornwall Museum  8 Miles
  Pendennis Castle  8 Miles
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Towns:
  Carnbrea  1 Mile
  Scorrier  2 Miles
  Illogan  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Your Move  <1 Mile
  Fulfords  <1 Mile
  Your Move  3 Miles
Hotels:
  Penventon Park Hotel  <1 Mile
  Premier Inn Truro  6 Miles
  Rose in Vale Country House Hotel  6 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Benson's  2 Miles
  Moor House  3 Miles
  Salem House Bed And Breakfast  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Porthtowan Cove  4 Miles
  The Cove Self Catering Apartment  4 Miles
  Poppy Cottage  5 Miles
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Campsites:
  Lanyon Holiday Park  2 Miles
  The Laurels Holiday Park  2 Miles
  Penhalvean Pottery  2 Miles
TIC: Truro Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01872 274555  8 Miles



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Towns near Redruth
Carnbrea Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Scorrier Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Illogan Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Redruth
Penventon Park Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
In acres of private parkland, this country house hotel in Cornwall has a heated indoor pool, a gym and a spa. The Penventon is just minutes from the A30.
Rose in Vale Country House Hotel (6 Miles)*
This luxury country house is on the North Cornish coast in the village of Mithian, just 2 miles from St Agnes. It has a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant.
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel (8 Miles)*
Just 1.2 miles from Falmouth town centre and harbour, the Penmere Manor Hotel offers stylish rooms, a pool and an award-winning restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.
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Self Catering near Redruth
Marram Sands (8 Miles)*
Marram sands is a unique end of terrace chalet style bungalow with contemporary decor, three bedrooms, living room, conservatory, garden, games room and parking.
Puffins (8 Miles)*
This beautiful studio for two, provides magnificent views from throughout the flat across the Fal Estuary, with its network of creeks and rivers and colourful boating activities.
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