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Christmas at Trelissick
Have a Nadelik Lowen at Trelissick this December with Father Christmas, local choirs and unique decorations inspired by Cornish Christmas traditions old and new.
A Cornish Christmas at Trelissick
Have a Nadelik Lowen at Trelissick this December with Father Christmas, local choirs and decorations inspired by a Cornish Christmas.
We'll be celebrating Christmas at Trelissick daily from 6 December until 4 January 2026 (closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day). The house will be decorated beautifully and inspired by a Cornish Christmas, with performances from local choirs and visits from Father Christmas at weekends and in the build up to Christmas.
There'll be plenty of festive gifts in the shop as well as the perfect winter warmers in the barn café and house tearoom.
An audience with Father Christmas at Trelissick
6, 7, 13, 14 December, daily between 18 and 23 December
10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 2.45pm. Additional time of 3.30pm on 18, 19, 22 and 23 December. £6 per child, £4 per adult
Father Christmas brings festive magic to the stable yard this December, where he’ll tell a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick. Once the storytelling has finished, he’ll hand out a small gift at the end to each child.
He will be joining us at Trelissick on 6, 7, 13 and 14 December and then daily between 18 and 23 December. Storytelling starts promptly at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 2.45pm. On 18, 19, 22 and 23 December there will also be sessions at 3.30pm.
Trelissick is open 10am-5pm during December, if you book an afternoon session we recommend arriving earlier to enjoy the Christmas festivities. These will include the house decorated for Christmas (Trelissick house closes at 4pm), activities and games in the stable yard, a Christmas trail and carol singing in the stable yard (dates vary).
An audience with Father Christmas is always incredibly popular and pre-booking is essential. We cannot guarantee admission after a session has started – please allow plenty of time to get to Trelissick and collect your ticket to avoid disappointment.
Tickets cost £6 per child, £4 per adult. All adults attending An Audience with Father Christmas are required to have an adult ticket. We are unable to process refunds.
Please note that normal admission charges to Trelissick apply, admission for a family including 2 adults and up to 3 children, is £42.50. Admission is free for National Trust members.
Only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.
A relaxed audience with Father Christmas at Trelissick
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 December at 3.30pm. £6 per child, £4 per adult
Father Christmas brings festive magic to the stable yard this December, where he’ll tell a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick. Once the storytelling has finished, he’ll hand out a small gift at the end to each child.
On 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 December join Father Christmas for a relaxed storytelling session in the stable yard at 3.30pm.
This is an accessible session aimed at providing Trelissick’s ‘An Audience with Father Christmas’ as a more relaxed and calmer Father Christmas experience. With reduced noise levels and crowds, we hope to create a less stressful environment with Father Christmas.
The festive story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick will last approximately 20-30 minutes with time at the end to receive a small gift from Father Christmas.
A limited number of ear defenders and sensory toys will be available for use in the relaxed sessions on the day and an access statement is available from our website.
If you have any additional questions regarding this event, please contact us at trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets cost £6 per child, £4 per adult. All adults attending An Audience with Father Christmas are required to have an adult ticket. We are unable to process refunds.
Please note that normal admission charges to Trelissick apply, admission for a family including 2 adults and up to 3 children, is £42.50. Admission is free for National Trust members.
Only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.
If you'd like to bring an education group to meet Father Christmas, please contact the Trelissick property office for more information trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk
Revolootion mobile accessible toilet at Trelissick
On Sunday 14 December, 10am to 4.30pm, a RevoLOOtion van will be at Trelissick. The RevoLOOtion features an electric hoist, an adult-sized changing bench as well as a toilet and wash basin. This is a service designed to ensure people with disabilities and their families can enjoy Christmas at Trelissick without worrying about facilities.
The mobile toilet with hoist and changing table will be on site for this event. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist – www.revolootion.org.uk
Festive performances at Trelissick
To add a sprinkle of festive cheer to your visit this Christmas we have invited a number of local groups and choirs to perform in the stable yard under a tipi decked with lights and decorations.
Featuring a variety of musicians including contemporary, traditional and gospel choirs, shanty group Falmouth Shout, bands and more, there’s something for everyone this Christmas at Trelissick.
This year we'll be joined by:
• Saturday 6 December – InTune Choir
• Sunday 7 December – The Revellers
• Monday 8 December – Truro Band
• Wednesday 10 December – Consort Sorelle
• Saturday 13 December – Riverside Singers
• Wednesday 17 December – Falmouth Community Gospel Choir
• Saturday 20 December – St Mary’s Singers
• Sunday 21 December – The Sunday Sirens
• Monday 22 December – Kesson Tus
• Tuesday 23 December – Falmouth Shout presents The Mousehole Cat
More dates to be confirmed, if you are in a group that would like to perform at Trelissick this Christmas please email trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk to find out more.
Falmouth Community Gospel Choir at Trelissick
17 December, 1pm
Get ready for festive joy as the Falmouth Community Gospel Choir, led by Ley Adewole, brings an uplifting afternoon of Christmas cheer to Trelissick on Wednesday 17 December.
Expect beloved Christmas carols with a soulful gospel twist — rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and that unmistakable energy that lifts the spirit of the season.
Ley Adewole, who has previously performed with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and George Michael, leads the choir in a celebration of music, community, and festive warmth.
Falmouth Shout presents The Mousehole Cat
23 December, 1pm
Join local shanty singers Falmouth Shout for a Tom Bawcock’s Eve performance of The Mousehole Cat outside in the tipi at Trelissick. The story begins at 1pm in the stable yard and will last approx. 1 hour.
Normal admission charges to the property apply.
Christmas craft fair at Trelissick
Pick up that perfect Christmas gift from the Trelissick craft fair, with a variety of gifts handmade by National Trust staff and volunteers running from Saturday 6 to Tuesday 9 December.
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