Trerice

Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden

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A warming fire in the fireplace

Winter weekends at Trerice 

As the days get shorter fill your weekend with crafts, history and stories this November at Trerice.

Boy looking at the decorations on a Christmas tree

Christmas at Trerice 

Warm yourself by the fire, make decorations for the tree, celebrate with good food and hear stories of traditions past from Father Christmas.

Front view of Trerice

The house at Trerice 

An Elizabethan manor with rooms that take you on a journey through history.

A table laid ready for a banquet feast

Tudor banquets 

It's 1573 and Sir John Arundell has invited you to a feast in his brand new mansion. The night will be filled with a three-course meal, live entertainment, music and song from a bygone era.

Stars being hung in the barn ceiling at Trerice

Christmas stars at Trerice 

Hundreds of golden, plaster stars are hung in the barn ceiling every Christmas at Trerice.

A conservation assistant cleaning the great hall window

Tours with the conservation team 

Join the conservation team as they give tours of the house during select weekends this winter. They'll be pointing out their collection highlights and discussing how we take care of Trerice.

Garden

The knot garden from above

The knot garden 

In the winter of 2013, eight hundred young yew trees were planted to map out the intricate design of a new Elizabethan knot garden.

View of the house from the orchard at Trerice, Cornwall

The garden  

Learn more about the small but varied garden at Trerice.

Visitors enjoying a picnic in the garden.

Picnic spots at Trerice 

The best places to picnic in the Trerice garden.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Willow wreaths

Sat 23 Nov 2019
11:00-15:00
Make a festive wreath for your front door at home.

Volunteer craft fair

Sat 23 Nov 2019
11:00-16:00
If making decorations isn’t your thing but you’d still like that homemade touch visit the volunteer craft fair and find creative, handmade gifts to give this Christmas. From 9 November until the 1 December the team will be found in the Elton room...

Tours with the conservation team

Sat 23 Nov 2019
11:30-12:15
Join the conservation team as they give tours of the house during select weekends this winter. They'll be pointing out their collection highlights and discussing how we take care of Trerice.

Christmas Tudor banquet

Fri 29 Nov 2019
19:30-22:00
It's 1573 and Sir John Arundell has invited you to a Christmas feast in his brand new mansion. The night will be filled with a three-course meal, live entertainment, music and song from a bygone era.

Christmas choir performances

Sat 30 Nov 2019
14:00-16:00
Celebrate Christmas with local choirs in the barn at Trerice.

Beeswax candle making

Sat 07 Dec 2019
11:00-15:00
Whether it's a sweet smelling Christmas present or a decorative treat, make a beeswax candle at Trerice on the 9, 10 November, 7 and 8 December between 11-3pm.
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Eating and shopping

A cream tea in the garden

Eating at Trerice 

Enjoy freshly cooked meals or catch up with family and friends over a coffee and a homemade cake in the barn restaurant, open from 10:30am daily.

Christmas decorations and gifts from the National Trust online shop

Shopping at Trerice 

The shop at Trerice sells an assortment of garden essentials, books, gifts and treats.

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Get involved

Volunteer speaking with children

Volunteering at Trerice 

Join a knowledgeable, passionate team and share stories and history about Trerice with visitors.

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History

A patent from Charles II granting Richard Arundell a baronetcy in 1664 in gratitude for his father's loyalty to the crown during the Civil War

The history of Trerice 

Discover the fascinating history of the house and grounds at Trerice.

View of the barn at Trerice from the uncovered courtyard

Archaeology work at Trerice 

Volunteer-led archaeology at Trerice has uncovered some great finds over the last few years, find out more about their work.

The great hall window reflecting a sunrise

The great hall window  

The great hall window is a key feature of the house’s character, notable for its scale and individual details. Find out more about the window and how we look after it.

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Weddings

Weddings and venue hire

Couple strolling down the long walk

Weddings at Trerice 

Unique and intimate weddings in a quiet location close to Newquay.

A meeting in progress

Functions and meetings at Trerice 

Weddings, parties or business meetings - Trerice is the perfect host.

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Places to stay

Holiday Cottage at Trerice

The West Wing 

If you’ve enjoyed your time here, why not book a holiday and stay longer? The West Wing at Trerice is a first floor flat that sleeps two with one bedroom.

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Groups

The front court and house at Trerice

Group visits to Trerice 

Find out more information about planning your group or educational visit to Trerice.

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Best Days Out Cornwall 

We're proud to be part of an association of tourist attractions in Cornwall that, for over 40 years, has been working to provide the best attractions for families and visitors to Cornwall.

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Art and collections

Our collections

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

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