Trerice

Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden

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View of the barn at Trerice from the uncovered courtyard

Archaeology at Trerice with Cathy Parkes 

Join Cathy Parkes, Senior Archaeologist at Cornwall Archaeological Unit, for a walking tour around Trerice.

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.

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.

An aerial view of the turf labyrinth

The mowhay 

Until mid-September explore the mowhay at Trerice and see what wildlife you can spot while travelling through the low-level wild grass paths.

Visitors enjoying a picnic in the garden.

Picnic spots at Trerice 

The best places to picnic in the Trerice garden.

Purple alliums in the knot garden with the summer house behind

Summer in the garden 

Trerice becomes a haven for pollinators as flowers bloom in the summer months.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Trerice: The Archaeology of a Medieval Manor Farm

Fri 27 Sep 2019
13:30-14:30
Learn the history of Trerice's archaeology with a specially scheduled volunteer walking tour of Trerice and discover its history as a medieval manor farm.

October half term

Mon 21 Oct 2019
10:30-17:00
As harvest ends the Trerice barton prepares to welcome the long winter ahead. With a Halloween themed trail, storytelling and corn dolly making to ward off evil spirits over the coming months.

Christmas Tudor banquet

Fri 08 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.

Beeswax candle making

Sat 09 Nov 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 and 10 November between 11-3pm.

Christmas crafts

Sat 09 Nov 2019
11:00-15:00
Make decorations and presents this November and December in a Christmas craft workshop at Trerice.

Tours with the conservation team

Sat 09 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.
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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.

Scarves from the National Trust in-house designers

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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