Trelissick Garden
The Trelissick mansion and its garden are set in 376 acres of woodland at Feock, a few miles south of Truro, on the estuary of the River Fal.
The house, which is not open to the public, was rebuilt by Thomas Daniell, the son of a Cornish tin magnate, in the nineteenth century. The house and gardens have since 1955, been in the possession of the National Trust. Thomas Daniell began work on the garden, although much of the garden we see today, is the work of Ida Copeland and her husband, Roger, who later inherited the estate.
The garden, which is set in extensive parkland of 400 acres, is noted for its year round colour and superb views of the highly attractive Fal estuary, one of the most beautiful estuaries in the country and Falmouth harbour.
The garden is a plantsman's delight, there are superb collections of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias, as well as rare varieties of hydrangea and sub tropical plants, there is also a newly established Cornish apple orchard. The garden contains the National collection of azaras and photinias, while the dell is planted with tree ferns hostas and hellebores. The small walled garden contains aromatic plants.
Trelissick Garden also has an art and craft gallery, shop, plant sales and catering facilities. Additionally, there are ferry links to Trelissick Gardens from Falmouth and Truro, from May - October.
Open air music and theatrical events in season are held regularly.
Image courtesy of Cornwall Digital
Opening times
11 Feb - 29 Oct 10.30am - 5.00pm30 Oct - 23 Dec27 Dec - 31 Dec
2 Jan - 7 Feb all 11.00am - 4.00pm.