Things to see on the estate at Trelissick

Roundwood and Tregew 

Follow the north woodland walk over the timber bridge to Roundwood and Tregew, and travel back through thousands of years of Cornish history to the very impressive Iron Age promontory fort and eighteenth century quay.

The fort is the only one of its kind in Europe and its well-defined ditches and embankments are still clearly visible. 

Things to do with your family on the estate

During the spring and summer months, it is always a stunning time of year to get outside. Take in the surroundings of the nature and wildlife of an ever evolving land and seascape and the scenic estuary views across the River Fal. 

As summer turns to autumn see the leaves change colour and the ground getting covered, which allows all the light in through the trees. Keep an eye out for birds and other wildflife as you walk through the woodlands and parklands. How many have you seen? Which ones did you see?  Autumn is a great time for nature watching and to be reinspired by the natural world.

Make sure to spend some time on the beach, where you can try skimming stones and bravely have a paddle in the water.  

Then finish off with a refreshing drink or ice cream at the café, or visit the gift shop and plant centre for a special memento of your day.   

Livestock grazing in the estate

Cattle graze in the parkland for some months of the year in order to maintain the habitat, please observe signage at the entrance to the parkland. Please ensure dogs are kept on leads when livestock are present.  If cattle approach you, it's best to let your dog off the lead, and call them back when it's safe to do so. 

 

Spring in the estate

After a busy winter managing storm damage spring has finally arrived, bringing sunshine, warmer temperatures and lots of new life across the estate. 

With the warmer weather and the arrival of many primroses scattered around the estate, some of the first insects to emerge this time of year are the buff-tailed bumblebee and peacock butterfly. These early pollinators are essential for helping spring flowers thrive. 

Winter storms 

The damage from the storms this winter meant we couldn’t carry out our usual woodland management, and the extreme wet weather prevented us from using much machinery to assist with timber extraction.

Much of the timber will remain where it is until early summer as we are trying to minimise any compaction or damage to the ground whilst flowers such as daffodils, bluebells, primroses and snowdrops bloom.

Fortunately we didn’t lose any important ancient parkland trees, but sadly two of the radiata pines pinus radiata succumbed to the storm, so the decision was made to fell them and reduce them down. The larger trunk of the two trees is going to be left in the park to slowly break down. It’s a great opportunity for you to count the rings and find out how old the tree is.

 

Ground nesting birds at Tregew

With bird nesting season upon us, you will notice that the birds are far more active and vocal now as they are trying to establish territories and build nests. Changes in grassland management over the last few decades have had a profound impact on the population numbers of many bird species.

Due to our management of Tregew, it now provides a vital habitat for many species of bird and overwintering birds. Offering a range of benefits that contribute to their survival and conservation, from suitable breeding grounds to an array of food sources.