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Trelissick Garden is a Grade II* listed historic building in Cornwall, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Trelissick Garden
Trelissick Garden overlooks the Carrick Roads estuary at Feock, near Truro, within the Cornwall National Landscape.
The National Trust has cared for the house and grounds since the 1950s.
The garden is known for plants that thrive in Cornwall's mild, sheltered climate, and for its views across the water towards the King Harry Ferry crossing.
In 2025 the property recorded just over 217,000 visitors.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Trelissick Garden
The house was designed around 1750 for John Lawrence. The Daniell family acquired Trelissick in the early nineteenth century, with Thomas Daniell remodelling the house in the 1820s. The estate later passed through the Gilbert and Copeland families. Ida Copeland, connected to the Spode pottery business through marriage, gave Trelissick to the National Trust in 1955.
Worth knowing
Ida Copeland, who gave the estate to the National Trust, had earlier served as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent, a seat closely tied to her family's pottery interests.
Gardens & grounds at Trelissick Garden
The garden's collection of rhododendrons, camellias and other tender species takes full advantage of Cornwall's unusually mild, sheltered microclimate.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Trelissick Garden
Nearest station: Perranwell Rail Station (3.5 miles)
Part of the Cornwall National Landscape: see all the National Trust places there, with a map and day-trip routes.
Opening times vary seasonally; check the National Trust website for current opening times and entry fees.
Places to visit near Trelissick Garden
St Mawes Castle
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View Trewithen on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Trelissick Garden there are 3 historic properties, including 1 historic building, 1 castle and 1 historic house, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Trelissick Garden there are 8 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings, 2 castles and 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Trelissick Garden there are 21 historic properties, including 10 historic buildings, 4 historic houses and 3 castles, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A subtropical garden above the Carrick Roads, planted to make the most of one of Cornwall's mildest microclimates.
- Type
- historic building
- Location
- Cornwall, England
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