Trelissick

A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks

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Things to see and do

Trelissick garden summer borders

Explore the garden 

Summer has arrived and the garden is showing its seasonal colours. There are blooms around every bend in the garden's meandering paths.

Explorer family playing on the Terrace of Trelissick house, Cornwall

Trelissick house - behind the facade 

Discover the rooms with a view inside the impressive exterior of Trelissick house.

Views of the parkland at Trelissick over the Cariick Roads

Trelissick countryside  

There are 300 acres to explore with views over the river, and walks to ramble through woodland and countryside.

Neil Davies exhibition at Trelissick Gallery

Trelissick Gallery 

Trelissick gallery has a wide range of artwork on sale from local artists and craftspersons, including prints, paintings, glasswork and ceramics.

The Water Tower at Trrelissick viewed from the garden with flowering rhododendrons

Curator's choice: five must-sees at Trelissick 

The National Trust's curator for Cornwall lends her insight into the unmissable aspects of Trelissick and their significance.

Dog running across Trelissick parkland

Walking the dog  

Trelissick estate has miles of parkland and woodland to explore with your four legged friend. We'll help you find the perfect walk in the countryside and provide the cream teas afterwards.

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Our work

The borders at Trelissick garden in the autumn

Digging deeper - Insights from the gardeners 

Gain insight into the green fingered world of the gardeners. This blog will give you a behind the scenes look into the garden's most interesting features. You'll learn about the preservation of rare Cornish apples in our orchard and what work goes into maintaining such a diverse garden.

Aerial view of Trelissick, Cornwall

Why Trelissick is special 

Trelissick is the sum of its parts, crowned by some of the best riverine and maritime views in Cornwall. Its stunning location has shaped Trelissick’s many layers of significance through time.

Countryside rangers remove a fallen tree from the path of the woodland walk at Trelissick, Cornwall

Trelissick ranger blog 

Taking a closer look at Trelissick's incredible natural environment reveals many wonders and surprises. There is no one better acquainted or knowledgeable about these than the ranger team. Here they impart insight into conservation and the marvels of nature around Trelissick.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Big Butterfly Count

Wed 24 Jul 2019
10:30-17:00
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.

Trelissick Upstairs, Downstairs house tours - July to October

Wed 24 Jul 2019
11:30-12:30
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.

Help a plant to grow - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Wed 24 Jul 2019
12:00-15:00
Make a newspaper plant pot, plant your own seed and watch it grow throughout the summer

Summer children's trail

Fri 26 Jul 2019
10:30-17:00
Unleash your inner animal for this wild summer trail around the garden. Get active by copying the moves of the birds and beasties that live at Trelissick.

Summer of sport

Fri 26 Jul 2019
10:30-17:00
Throughout the summer holidays challenge your friends and family to a friendly game of tennis or badminton on the West Lawn

Sue Lewington Watercolour workshops

Sun 28 Jul 2019
10:00-16:00
Sue Lewington is back at Trelissick with a summer series of watercolour workshops
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Eating and shopping

A cream tea in the garden

Eating at Trelissick 

The café serves up seasonal and local food. Pop in for a warming bowl of soup, a slice of homemade cake or a light lunch.

Homeware in the National Trust's spring retail stock

Shopping at Trelissick 

There's local artists work, second hand books, a shop selling gifts and homeware and even a gardening and plant centre to explore.

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Venue hire

Trelissick barn dressed for a wedding

Function rooms for hire 

Whether it's a party or business meeting there is a choice of welcoming function rooms and team of dedicated staff to plan and host your event.

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Places to stay

Outside the Engine House at Trelissick

Engine House 

The Engine House is right in the heart of the Trelissick estate and close to all that's on offer. Two bedrooms and sleeps 3 and dogs are welcome.

The exterior of the Water Tower, Cornwall

Water Tower 

Perfect for a romantic getaway, the Water Tower has a unique character and an intriguing interior. One bedroom which sleeps two people.

Outside Ferris's Cottage

Ferris's Cottage 

Ferris's Cottage is an 18th century Cornish cottage set in woodland overlooking the estate. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4 and dogs are welcome.

Outside New Lodge holiday cottage at Trelissick

New Lodge 

New Lodge is a picturesque cottage with latticed windows set in the countryside with miles of walks on the doorstep.Two bedrooms and sleeps three.

Outside Old Lodge holiday cottage

Old Lodge 

Old Lodge is a charming and unusual neo-Greek building in the countryside. Two bedrooms, sleeps three and dogs are welcome.

Outside Quay Cottage

Quay Cottage 

Quay Cottage is right on the water's edge with creek views. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4 and dogs are welcome.

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History

Trelissick lost door keys

Unlocking lost Trelissick 

We've been trying to unlock the secrets of Trelissick house, read on to find out what we've discovered.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Trelissick on the National Trust Collections website

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