Trelissick Gardens
National Trust, Trelissick Gardens, Feock, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6QJ
- cornish produce
- wheelchair friendly
- Restaurant
- Craft and Art gallery
- Plant sales
This tranquil garden and estate is renowned for its glorious position at the head of Carrick Roads, with panoramic views down the estuary towards Falmouth and the sea.
The garden has been planted with an abundance of those tender shrubs so characteristic of Cornwall - camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias - together with many rare varieties of hydrangea and a newly established Cornish apple orchard.
Trelissick garden is unusual as a Cornish garden in that it also benefits from an abundance of summer colour is the boarders. The garden is open throughout the year, check for days and times in winter on 01872 862090. There are also walks through 500 acres of riverside woods and parkland sweeping down to the water's edge that can be enjoyed all the year round.
Trelissick also features an art and craft gallery - selling items produced and, inspired by Cornwall, a restaurant, cafe, art gallery, shop and plant sales. Arrive by Fal River Links boat and receive a discounted entry price, boats run regularly from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes as well as from Ponsharden Park & Float and Customs House Quay Falmouth from May 27th.
what's on
Saturday March 20th to Monday March 29th
The life and history of the daffodil - An exhibition of the history and development of the Daffodil in Cornwall
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Saturday March 27th
Gallery Exhibition – David Rust - Solo Exhibition by this prolific painter with a collection of coastal works from around the South Cornish Coast.
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Friday April 2nd to Sunday April 18th
Spring Family Fun: Easter Trail at Trelissick - Join us for a fun packed trail around this magical garden. Spot the signs of spring and learn about gardening in this special part of Cornwall.
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Saturday April 3rd to Monday April 5th
Glorious Gold: Daffodil Weekend at Trelissick - Come and see a huge selection of daffodils at our annual show. Learn what’s going on in the garden and pick up gardening tips with our head gardener’s daffodil tours.
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Sunday April 4th
Enjoy a 4 course meal on Easter Sunday at the Barn - Enjoy a 4 course meal on Easter Sunday at the Barn.
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Wednesday April 14th to Sunday April 25th
A Plant in Time Exhibition - Learn awareness of the possible effects of climate change on our much loved plant collections. Help in the workshops to make your own flower.
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Saturday May 1st to Monday May 3rd
Horse and Carriage Weekend - Come and see the nostalgic stable block at Trelissick come to life with horses, carriages and blacksmith. Enjoy a carriage ride through Trelissick Park.
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Thursday May 6th to Thursday May 27th
Copeland China Collection Tours - Discover the variety and influence of the Copeland China Collection at Trelissick. A rare opportunity to find out how the Copeland family ran the potteries and developed the collection you see today.
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Saturday May 8th
Trelissick Book Fair - Organised by the PFBA, a chance to buy hundreds of antiquarian and good modern books.
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Saturday May 15th
Gallery Exhibition – Paul Lewin - A solo exhibition with works inspired by rugged coastlines, wild interior moorlands and valley settings which evoke a strong sense of atmosphere.
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Saturday May 15th to Sunday May 16th
Bonsai Show - Come to our annual Bonsai show at Trelissick. Look out for some familiar plants in unfamiliar forms.
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Thursday May 20th
Trelissick Turf Tour - Find out how you can get the most out of your lawn whether it is shady and damp, or sunny and baked and pick up tips from the garden team at Trelissick
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Friday May 21st to Friday June 18th
University College Falmouth, Sculpture and Art in the Garden - Explore the garden and find many exciting art works displayed over the garden.
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Tuesday June 1st to Thursday June 3rd
Half Term Family Festival Fun - As part of the Fal River Festival, join in with a number of fun and friendly activities in and around the garden at Trelissick celebrating the great outdoors and life on the water.
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Friday June 4th to Saturday June 5th
Romeo & Juliet - Miracle Theatre Company present a story of young love, innocent, intense, intoxicating, and deadly, adapted with relish, passion and a sense of humour.
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Tuesday June 8th to Saturday June 12th
The Pirates of Penzance - TAODS present the musical tale from Gilbert and Sullivan about love and piracy.
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Saturday June 26th to Sunday July 18th
Truro Arts Society Exhibition - Come along to Trelissick to see the wide range of work by the Truro Arts Society Members. Admire the many familiar subjects and the skills of local artists.
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Sunday June 27th
Storm in a Teacup – Afternoon Tea Party - 20 years after the storm which cleared whole woodlands from parts of the garden, we will have a tea party to make the most of the views.
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Sunday July 18th
Alice Through the Looking Glass - Quantum Theatre presents a real family favourite following Alice’s fantastical adventures as she explores the strange world through the mirror above her fireplace.
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Saturday July 24th
Merchant of Venice - Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents one of Shakespeare’s most exciting and beautiful plays, full of mystery, drama, romance and comedy.
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Saturday July 24th to Wednesday September 1st
Gallery Exhibition – John Dyer - A solo exhibition by John Dyer of his bold paintings, full of fun with more than just a touch of humour using a palette of Mediterranean and Caribbean colours which reflects his sunny nature.
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Saturday July 31st
The Importance of Being Ernest - Theatreworks present Oscar Wilde’s frothy, witty comedy and find out what happens when tow girls both fall in love with men they believe to be called Ernest.
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Friday August 6th
Much Ado about Nothing - The Pantaloons present their own brand of open air Shakespeare mayhem. Family friendly fun with live music and audience participation.
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Saturday August 7th
Beauty and the Beast - Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents a story which is sure to delight children of all ages with a tale of beasts, castles and beauty.
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Wednesday August 11th
The Tempest - Lord Chamberlains Men are back again with Shakespeare’s magical last play of love, tragedy and comedy.
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Sunday August 22nd
The Secret Garden - Heartbreak Theatre presents a poignant tale of a girl who discovers her Uncle’s secret garden.
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Friday August 27th to Sunday August 29th
Romeo and Juliet - Miracle Theatre Company present a story of young love, innocent, intense, intoxicating and deadly.
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Tuesday September 7th to Saturday September 11th
War of the Worlds - Carnon Downs Theatre Company presents a musical extravaganza by Jeff Lynne with an ensemble of over thirty actors and also martians.
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Saturday October 9th to Sunday October 24th
Truro Arts Society Exhibition - Come along to Trelissick to see the wide range of work by the Truro Arts Society Members. Admire the many familiar subjects and the skills of local artists.
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