Highlights
- Wide views over the Fal estuary and Carrick Roads
- Rhododendrons, camellias, hydrangeas and tree ferns
- National Plant Collections of photinias and azaras
- Woodland walk to the 18th century quay at Roundwood
About Trelissick
Trelissick sits on its own peninsula at Feock, near Truro, looking out over the Fal estuary and Carrick Roads. The house was built around 1750 and remodelled in the 1820s by Thomas Daniell, whose family fortune came from Cornish copper mining. The estate later passed to the Gilbert family and then to the Copelands.
Much of the garden's planting dates from the Copeland years, when rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas and flowering cherries were added. Ida Copeland gave the estate to the National Trust in 1955. The garden has the feel of a landscaped park, split in two by a lane and linked by a small bridge.
What to see
- The garden: formal lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic planting and an orchard, with tree ferns and other tender plants thriving in the mild climate.
- National Plant Collections: photinias and azaras.
- The house: south facing rooms open seasonally, with a tearoom and river views.
- The estate: parkland and woodland running down to the water, with walks to Roundwood Quay and an Iron Age promontory fort.
Planning your visit
Trelissick is off the B3289 near the King Harry Ferry, about 5 miles from Truro station. The car park is pay and display (£6 a day), free for members who scan their card. Crofters Café, a shop with plant sales, a large second hand bookshop and a Cornwall Crafts Association gallery are on site. Blue Badge parking may be limited during maintenance work in October 2026, with alternative accessible spaces reserved. The Space to Grow project is planning new facilities and the restoration of the walled garden.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Trelissick?
Garden admission is £19.80 for adults and £9.90 for children aged 5 to 17 with Gift Aid, or £18 and £9 without. Under 5s are free, and parking is £6 a day for non members. National Trust members enter and park free.
Can I bring my dog to Trelissick?
Yes, dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden, though not on the main lawn or tennis lawn, and only assistance dogs are allowed in the house. The wider estate has dog friendly woodland, parkland and a beach.
Is Trelissick accessible?
There is Blue Badge parking near visitor reception, an accessible toilet, a map of an accessible garden route, manual wheelchairs and a Tramper and mobility scooter for hire (call 01872 862090 to book).