Family-friendly things to do at Trelissick
Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Trelissick. Explore the garden and house, or head out on an adventure around the countryside estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and plan your visit to Trelissick.
Planning your family visit to Trelissick
• Free entry for under 5s
• Baby-changing facilities available
• Buggy-friendly route around the garden, orchard and countryside
• Children’s lunchboxes available within Crofters Café
• Pocket money gifts and children’s books available in the shop
• Sensory bags available for use during your visit
Falconry displays with Raphael Historic Falconry
27 - 31 May, 10am-4.30pm, displays at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
During May half term, step back into the Victorian world of falconry and meet the Victorian falconers and their remarkable birds of prey at Trelissick.
Raphael Historic Falconry will bring the ancient art of hawking to life with dramatic flying demonstrations, showing how these skilled birds once soared over grand country estates.
Flying displays take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm from Wednesday 27 to Sunday 31 May. Between 10am and 4.30pm, you can also visit the Hawk Mews to see the birds up close.
Outdoor theatre at Trelissick
Miracle Theatre presents Peer Gynt
1 and 2 July, 6.30pm
Summer 2026, Miracle Theatre will bring their magical twist and love of laughter to the classic story of Peer Gynt on the West Lawn at Trelissick.
Young Peer is a lazy dreamer, who misinterprets Shakespeare’s advice “To thine own self be true” to mean “Look after number one”!
He chases after riches and pleasure and lives a life of moral failure and endless excuses. Surely, he will come to no good?
Loosely based on Ibsen’s epic comedy, this famous morality tale is perfect material for Miracle Theatre’s highly visual style – physical, funny, surreal and deeply human – a journey through the dream-like world of Norse mythology, peopled with cranky characters, trolls and other bizarre creatures – a comedy of terrors!
The tour blends storytelling with outdoor settings. People are encouraged to bring blankets, low backed chairs, picnics, friends, family and a sense of adventure.
Quantum Theatre presents: The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
18 July, 4.30pm
Quantum Theatre return to Trelissick this summer with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny performed on the West Lawn.
Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself!
Rainy days at Trelissick
Don't let the showers put you off, there's still plenty to do on a rainy day when you visit Trelissick this spring.
- Get your wellies ready and splash your way around the garden, who can find the biggest puddle?
- Find your next favourite read in the Trelissick second-hand bookshop
- Shelter with a sweet treat in Crofters Café or picnic in a summerhouse
Sensory bags
There are 3 sensory backpacks and ear defenders available for use during your visit to Trelissick. They are to help visitors with autism, sensory processing disorder, or those who think they would benefit from them. These bags are available on a first-come basis from the welcome team.
50 things to do before you’re 11¾
Here are our top 3 favourite '50 things' to do this spring at Trelissick:
- #28 Climb a huge hill
The countryside at Trelissick has a few huge hills for you to scale but our favourite has to be from the beach to the car park on the south woodland walk where you'll find spectacular views of the river and garden once you reach the top.
- #33 Go cloudwatching
Whether you're looking through the gaps in the canopy of trees in the woodland or from the grass of the tennis lawn there are plenty of areas to stop and see what shapes you can spot in the clouds above you.
- #44 Watch a bird
Find a quiet place to sit, watch and wait to see the birds that call Trelissick home. The summerhouses are some of our favourite places to settle in for some birdwatching in the garden. See how many you can spot as they soar and sing, being careful not to startle them.
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