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Trelissick tel: 01872-862090 Area: Cornwall |
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| Visitor Information | www.nationaltrust.org.uk | ||||||||||||
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| Trelissick Cornwall All details updated* as of: 08/02/2008 |
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| Opening Days and Hours | |||||||||||||
1 Feb - 2 Nov 08, 10:30 - 5:30, Sun - Sat |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes For groups & coach parties |
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House
Open for Viewing: Yes |
National
Garden Scheme days: No |
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| Best
Times of Year to Visit: Spring |
To
see: Camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas. |
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| Admission Prices | |||||||||||||
| £6.60, child £3.30, family £16.50, family (1 adult) £9.90. Groups £5.60. Copeland china collection & garden (special tours): £10.60, NT members £4. £3.50 parking charge (refunded on admission to garden). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport | |||||||||||||
| Onsite Facilities | |||||||||||||
| Parking:
Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes |
Shop:
Yes Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: Yes |
Teas:
Yes Light Refreshment: Yes Picnics: Yes |
Dogs
Allowed: No On Lead only: No Special Events: Yes |
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| Other
Facilities: Dogs are only allowed on the Woodland Walks and not in the garden, limited shaded areas in the car park. Arts & Crafts Gallery featuring local artists. New pontoon enabling access to Truro, Falmouth and St. Mawes. |
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| Garden Features | |||||||||||||
| Tranquil varied garden in fabulous position, with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants; Tranquil tiered garden; Home to the National Collection of photinias and azaras; Commanding panoramic views down to Falmouth and the open sea; Extensive park, woodland and riverside walks, taking in Roundwood Iron Age Fort; Gallery exhibiting work by local Cornish artists and craftsmen | English Heritage Garden Grade: II* | ||||||||||||
| National Collection: Photinias and Azaras | |||||||||||||
| Description of Garden | Designer:
Graham Stuart-Thomas |
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| Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the area and has extensive park and woodland walks beside the river. At its heart is the tranquil garden, set on many levels and containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants which bring colour thoughout the year. The display of Spring blossom is particularly delightful. The house is not open, but there is an arts and crafts gallery, shop, two restaurants and a fine Georgian stable block. | |||||||||||||
| History of Garden | |||||||||||||
| The current garden was laid out in the 1920's and 1930's by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Copeland. It was given to the National Trust in 1955. | |||||||||||||
| Nearby Cornwall Hotels, Facilities & Amenities | |||||||||||||
| Hotels
& Accommodation: The Dolvean Hotel, Falmouth |
Restaurants: |
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| Inns & Pubs: Punch Bowl & Ladle |
Villages / Towns
/ Sightseeing: Falmouth Truro |
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