Truro School Prep

Truro School Prep Venue Hire, Truro

Set within its own beautifully landscaped grounds adjacent to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro School Prepoffers a wide range of high-quality facilities available for hire in Truro. Tucked away from the bustle of the city and accessed via a private road, the site provides a peaceful and secure environment with convenient on-site parking.

With spaces ranging from halls and sports facilities to woodland learning areas and period buildings, Truro School Prep is ideal for training days, meetings, rehearsals, conferences, community events and filming.

Period Building Hire & Filming Locations

Trelsike House (Main Building)

Reached via a private road, Trelsike House is a tranquil period property with character features, conveniently located near Treliske Hospital while remaining secluded from traffic. The building is ideal for period property filming, photography and events.

Dining Hall & Conservatory

Located within Trelsike House, the Dining Hall features period details, including an ornate fireplace. Furnished with tables and chairs, the space can be configured to suit your event.

Adjoining the dining hall is a light-filled conservatory with direct access to an outdoor courtyard, surrounded by trees and planting. These spaces are ideal for:

  • Banquets and formal dinners
  • Receptions and networking lunches

A professional catering team is available to provide tailored menus.

Library

The colourful and intimate library offers shelves of books, a comfortable reading area and a computer suite. Located within Trelsike House, it is ideal for small meetings, study sessions and workshops.

Lovett Hall Hire

The Lovett Hall is a highly adaptable and fully accessible event space suitable for both seated and open-plan layouts.

Key features include:

  • Stage, lighting and professional audio-visual equipment
  • Projector, screen and microphone options
  • Disabled step-free access, disabled parking and accessible toilet
  • On-site parking and nearby facilities

Supported by experienced technicians, Lovett Hall can be configured to suit a wide range of requirements and budgets. It is available to hire for:

  • Community groups
  • Rehearsals and performances
  • Conferences and concerts
  • Fairs, exhibitions and events

Sports Hall & Outdoor Sports Field Hire

The Prep School Sports Hall is a three-court multi-use sports hall (27.5m x 16m), suitable for:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Netball
  • Indoor sports and activities

The hall is available for one-off hire or regular club use.

Outdoor facilities include:

  • Grass sports pitches surrounded by mature trees
  • A cricket wicket
  • Outdoor play areas and sports courts

These spaces are ideal for sports training, tournaments, outdoor events and activities.

Indoor Swimming Pool Hire

Truro School Prep features a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, with a depth ranging from 0.8m to 1.1m and heated to 30–33°C, making it particularly suitable for children and community use.

As a valued community facility, the pool is available to hire for:

  • Swimming clubs
  • Aqua aerobics
  • Lessons and group sessions

Classroom Hire

All classrooms at Truro School Prep are available to hire during evenings, weekends and school holidays. These versatile spaces are well suited for:

  • Meetings and seminars
  • Workshops and training sessions
  • Rehearsals and educational events

All classrooms are equipped with audio-visual facilities, and several double classrooms are available for larger groups.

Art Studio Hire

The light-filled Art Studio overlooks the sports fields and features:

  • Its own private access and terraced outdoor area
  • Fully equipped creative facilities

This space is ideal for art workshops, demonstrations and creative courses.

Music Rooms

The Music Room provides excellent facilities for music tuition, rehearsals and recording. The space includes:

  • A large rehearsal room suitable for orchestras, choirs and soloists
  • Piano and audio equipment
  • Flexible hire options, either individually or alongside Lovett Hall

Lovett Hall also includes a stage and sound equipment, making it ideal for concerts and performances.

Pre-Prep Facilities

Located within the secure grounds of Willday House, the Pre-Prep building offers:

  • Classroom spaces
  • A large hall
  • Outdoor playgrounds and play equipment
  • Forest School area
  • Library and child-friendly toilet facilities

Forest School & Grounds

The Forest School and grounds offer a unique outdoor venue for learning, wellbeing and team-building activities.

Facilities include:

  • Outdoor classroom spaces
  • Mature woodland with fire pits and orchard
  • Enchanted Garden with storytelling circle and woodland walk
  • Wild Woods featuring a fire circle, bamboo tunnel and willow den
  • Additional woodland areas with native trees and open learning spaces

These areas are ideal for outdoor learning, creative sessions and team-building events.

Recommended Uses

  • Conferences and meetings
  • Training sessions and away days
  • Community and corporate events
  • Filming and photography
  • Period property and garden filming
  • Indoor and outdoor sports pitch hire
  • Hall and classroom hire
  • Trade shows, markets and consumer events
  • Swimming pool hire
  • Banquets, formal dinners, receptions and networking lunches

Accessibility & Transport

  • On-site parking for up to 119 cars
  • Close to public transport:
    • Bus stops at Treliske Hospital: 0.5 miles / 12-minute walk
    • Truro Train Station: 1.4 miles / 30-minute walk
- Rotary Club of Truro Boscawen -

I wish to say a massive thank you for the help and support we were given. Everyone looked after us splendidly and without a doubt a good time was had by all. The facilities were excellent and the evening a great success, please take a deal of the credit for that outcome.

David Roberts - RC Truro Boscawen
- Singing Teachers Workshop -

Thank you so much for your hospitality in providing such excellent facilities for the AOTOS Access Day. We were very happy with the arrangements. The caretakers and catering staff were so approachable and willing to help.

Annabella Waite MBE - AOTOS
- Mayor Making -

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you. Everything went smoothly and we were very appreciative of you accommodating some of the last minute requests. You were on hand for the entire evening and many people commented on how wonderful the setting and food was.

Rachel Dartnell - Truro City Council
- Cornwall Business Fair -

CCC were delighted with the SBA Sport’s Centre for its Business Fair 2018 and received really positive feedback from attendees. Truro School’s team were very efficient and the space was transformed into a professional business fair.

Laura Barnes - Cornwall Chamber of Commerce