Hall for Cornwall

The Hall for Cornwall sits right in Truro's city centre, and it's the sort of theatre that punches well above its weight. You'll find proper drama productions, comedy nights, and touring shows that would normally bypass Cornwall entirely - the kind of thing that makes you realise why locals don't always need to trek to Plymouth or further afield for decent entertainment.

The building itself won't win any architectural awards, but that's not really the point. What matters is what happens on stage. The programming is genuinely mixed - one week it's a West End transfer, the next a local amateur production or a children's show that'll keep the little ones entertained for a solid hour and a half.

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Carnon Downs is barely three miles away, Trevarth and Trethem Mill not much further - the Hall makes a brilliant evening option, especially in winter when the weather's not cooperating for outdoor activities. Truro itself is walkable enough if you fancy grabbing dinner before the show.

Book ahead, especially for weekend performances. Ticket prices vary wildly depending on what's on, but expect to pay somewhere in the region of £15-30 for most shows. It's worth checking their website closer to your trip to see what's scheduled - the theatre does a decent job of attracting established acts alongside local talent.