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.
'I Dare' Exhibition
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women securing the vote, 'I Dare' tells the story of how, in 1931, the 'straightforward and modest' Ida Copeland defeated fascist Oswald Mosley to become MP for Stoke-on-Trent.
Sun 24 Jun 2018
+ 14 other dates
11:00-17:00
Children's Campaign trail
Earn votes on the Campaign trail to become an MP to look after nature. Create a party name, make a speech and cast your vote.
Sun 24 Jun 2018
+ 14 other dates
11:00-17:00
Merlin 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!
Sun 08 Jul 2018
10:00-11:30
Watercolour workshops with Sue Lewington
Sue's published sketchbooks of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have firmly established her as one of Cornwall's leading artists. Sue is back at Trelissick this summer hosting a series of watercolour workshops.
Sun 15 Jul 2018
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
'I Dream' Exhibition
The second of a trio of exhibitions celebrating 100 years of women securing the vote. I Dream celebrates the values and actions of the Girl Guide movement in its early days and how Ida Copeland was instrumental in its formation.
Sun 15 Jul 2018
+ 49 other dates
11:00-17:00
Fly a kite - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
One of the weekly 50 things activities throughout the summer holidays, see how high you can fly a kite in the Parkland
Wed 25 Jul 2018
12:30-14:30
Hunt for Bugs - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
Learn about the different types of bugs and the habitats they live in here at Trelissick
Wed 01 Aug 2018
12:30-14:30
Cook on a campfire - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
Learn how to make and cook on a campfire
Wed 08 Aug 2018
12:30-14:30
Find your way with a map and compass - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
Navigate the trail around the garden with a map and compass
Wed 15 Aug 2018
12:30-14:30
Plant it, grow it, eat it - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
Plant your own seed, watch it grow throughout the summer and enjoy eating your well earned produce at harvest
Wed 22 Aug 2018
12:30-14:30
Set up a snail race - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
Choose your competitor and cheer on your snail to the finish line
Wed 29 Aug 2018
12:30-14:30
'I do' exhibition
The third of a trio of exhibitions celebrating 100 years of women and power. we will tell the story of how Ida Copeland saved Polish refugee, Julian Kulski.
Sun 16 Sep 2018
+ 45 other dates
11:00-15:30