What's on at Trelissick
There's plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy at Trelissick. Get fit in the natural environment or discover a hidden talent in a workshop. There's something for everyone to be inspired by.
Trelissick Upstairs, Downstairs house tours
Join knowledgeable volunteers who will lead you around parts of Trelissick house typically closed to the public. £2 per ticket. All funds raised go towards conservation work on Trelissick house.
Tue 25 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Family Fun Run
Starting in front of Trelissick House, this is an off-road run around parkland where you'll enjoy some fantastic views of the stunning River Fal. The event is open to anyone who wishes to walk, jog or run 1.5k or 3k in support of Merlin MS Centre.
Sun 07 Jul 2019
10:00-11:00
Wind in the Willows - Outdoor theatre
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad on their madcap adventures along the riverbank in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of this timeless Kenneth Grahame classic shown in the garden at Trelissick.
Fri 12 Jul 2019
18:00-20:00
Sue Lewington Watercolour workshops
Sue Lewington is back at Trelissick with a summer series of watercolour workshops
Sun 14 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-16:00
Big Butterfly Count
Help Butterfly Conservation take nature's pulse by joining the Big Butterfly Count. How many different species will you be able to identify? We'll provide recording sheets for your sightings and this will help us assess the health of the environment.
Fri 19 Jul 2019
+ 23 other dates
10:30-17:00
Help a plant to grow - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Make a newspaper plant pot, plant your own seed and watch it grow throughout the summer
Wed 24 Jul 2019
12:00-15:00
Summer children's trail
Pick up a trail sheet and start your summer adventure around the garden
Fri 26 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
10:30-17:00
Summer of sport
Throughout the summer holidays challenge your friends and family to a friendly game of tennis or badminton on the West Lawn
Fri 26 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
10:30-17:00
Archery in the orchard
Try your hand at archery at Trelissick this summer. We will have an archery range set up in the garden's orchard where you can test your accuracy with a bow.
Mon 29 Jul 2019
+ 4 other dates
12:00-15:00
Get to know a tree - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Get to know more about the trees at Trelissick. How old are they, what is the bark like, what shape are the leaves?
Wed 31 Jul 2019
12:00-15:00
Bug hunting - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Go on a hunt for bugs with the volunteers at Trelissick. One of this summer’s ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activities at Trelissick.
Wed 07 Aug 2019
12:00-15:00
Mobiloo at Trelissick
A Mobiloo van will be at Trelissick on the dates Tuesday 28 May, Saturday 10 August and Friday 25 October 2019.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
Go on a scavenger hunt - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Pick up your scavenger hunt list and see how many items you can spot or find in the garden
Wed 14 Aug 2019
12:00-15:00
Have fun with sticks - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
As you walk around the garden create a journey stick using fallen leaves and petals you find along the way
Wed 21 Aug 2019
12:00-15:00