Great Big Green Week: Trelissick renewable energy tour
The Great Big Green Week is a national celebration of community action tackling climate change and nature loss. Come and take a tour of our renewable energy system and the ground source heating that has transformed Trelissick.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
We have had a ground source heating system installed at Trelissick which supplies heating and hot water for Trelissick house, cafe, barn and the second hand bookshop.
This renewable energy system has replaced our oil boilers that have been here for many years, thus reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
Come and join us on a tour of the outside of the house and parts of the house that rarely get seen to get an understanding of how our new ground source heating has transformed Trelissick and reduced our emissions output.
The tour includes stair access and some steps, so please keep this in mind when planning your visit. Spaces are limited to 10 people per tour on a first come, first served basis.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Outside the stable archway where the tour will begin
- What to bring and wear
This tour will mostly be taking place outside so please wear appropriate clothing for the day and suitable outdoor shoes.
- Accessibility
This tour will be mostly outside but when entering the house, there will be two sets of steps to use which are not suitable for wheelchair users
- Other
The tour is for a max of 10-12 people due to some areas of the house that are part of the tour, which are in smaller spaces. No booking needed. The tour is on a first come first served basis. Normal garden admission apply, National Trust members get free entry.
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