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Trerice
Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden
Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4PG
Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset Opening time Manor house 11:00 - 16:00 Garden 11:00 - 16:00 Great Hall 11:00 - 16:00 Shop 11:00 - 16:00 Tea-room 11:00 - 16:00 MTWTFSS2526272829301234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112345OpenPartially openClosedWhole property
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £14.30 £13.00 Child £7.20 £6.50 Family £35.80 £32.50 1 adult, 2 children £21.50 £19.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop in the undercroft.
Licensed for civil weddings
Barn, Great Hall, Hayloft and summerhouse licensed for civil weddings
Café
Barn café serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes
Shop
Books, gifts and local produce in the rear court
Car park
Limited coach parking available, please book in advance
Toilet
In the rear court, to the left of the barn café
Dogs allowed
Trerice is a two pawprint rated property.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Induction loops at till points. Some steep routes and loose gravel, access map available. Limited ground and first floor access to house. Mobility scooter access is limited to ground floor. Manual wheelchair available. Assistance dogs welcome.
Accessible route and/or map
Grounds are partly accessible, steep slopes, narrow paths. Map of accessible route available from visitor reception.
Level access to shop
Shop situated on the ground floor of the house.
Accessible toilet
Adapted toilet in the toilets.
Ramped access/slopes
Sloped access to barn café and hayloft. Grounds partly accessible, some steep slopes.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille room guides are available around the house.
Seating available
Seating is available in each room of the house for visitors to use.
Designated parking
8 accessible parking spaces in main car park. Car park has hard surface tarmac and gravel in the parking bays.
Wheelchairs available
Limited number of manual wheelchairs available to hire by calling 01637 875404.
Induction loop
Fixed induction loops are available at visitor reception, the barn café and shop. Ear defenders are also available for children from visitor reception.
By road
Trerice is situated off the A3058 at Kestle Mill. Follow the brown signs in the direction of Saint Newlyn East. We are 1.5 miles from the A3058 junction
Parking: free, 300 yards
Sat Nav: instructions via Kestle Mill A3058
By train
Quintrell Downs, 1½ miles
By bus
Fowey via St Austell to Newquay, alight Kestle Mill, request stop, ¾ mile inclined walk. Route 25. Truro to Newquay, alight Kestle Mill, request stop, ¾ mile inclined walk. Route 93.
Planning your visit
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Christmas at Trerice
This Christmas at Trerice, enjoy festive stories told by Father Christmas, view the house and barn dressed in traditional decorations and enjoy festive performances from a variety of choirs.
Events at Trerice
Take a look at our upcoming events this season at Trerice.
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Visiting Trerice with your dog
Find out everything you need to know about bringing your dog to Trerice.
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Venue Hire at Trerice
Discover how you can spend your special day or event at Trerice with a number of different options available.
Highlights
House
A grand Elizabethan house on a small scale.
Garden
A small but varied garden featuring an Elizabethan knot garden, cottage borders and Cornish kayling lawn.
Barn café
Offers a range of light refreshments, hot and cold drinks, cakes and cream teas.
Shopping
Shop with a wide range of gifts, homeware and local produce. Second-hand bookshop in the Undercroft.
Spotlight events
Meet Father Christmas at Trerice
Father Christmas shares tales and traditions of Christmases past in the Drawing Room.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the house at Trerice
Explore inside the house to see decorative plasterwork and collection items including a large table, Cornish paintings and a 300-year-old clock.
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Family-friendly things to do at Trerice
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Trerice. Try a game of Cornish kayles, spot the mice around the house and try on Tudor-inspired costumes in the hayloft.
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Things to see in the garden at Trerice
Explore an Elizabethan-inspired knot garden and an orchard full of Cornish apple varieties. It’s a great place to spot wildlife.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Trerice
Find out where to grab some refreshments, and buy gifts and souvenirs during your visit to Trerice.
Places to stay
The West Wing
Live in the historic house of Trerice where views extend over the gardens and countryside.
Skipper's Cabin
A cosy shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley close to Porthcothan beach.
Porth Mear Cottage
This traditional Cornish cottage has views for miles over countryside and out to Trevose Head.
Porth Mear Barn
A converted stone barn for 6 people, in a rural setting by the South West Coast Path.
Trescore
Cosy up against the log burner in this two-bedroom coastal retreat as the sun descends below the horizon.
Upcoming events
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St Agnes Silver Band at Trerice
Listen to St Agnes Silver Band at Trerice on select dates in December!
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Christmas choir performances
Enjoy a selection of Christmas songs performed by a variety of choirs this festive season at Trerice.
About Trerice
An intimate Elizabethan manor and a Cornish gem, Trerice remains little changed by the advances in building fashions over the centuries thanks to long periods under absentee owners. The house is open seasonally for you to learn about its history and collection, with daily talks providing further detail.
The house at Trerice is surrounded by a small but varied garden, where you can sit in the Elizabethan knot garden surrounded by apple trees, enjoy a game of kayling on the lawn and admire the surrounding views from the parade ground.
Today the renowned stillness and tranquillity of Trerice is much prized by visitors. The cafe can be found inside the barn, offering a range of light refreshments, cream teas and packed lunches for children. Finish off your visit with a trip to the National Trust shop and second-hand bookshop.
Trerice is a member of the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions.
History
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History of Trerice
Find out which families inherited and lived at Trerice. Discover how money was gained through the Royal Court and who were absent landlords.
Art and collections
Trerice’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Trerice on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
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Our work: conservation and archaeology at Trerice
Find out how our conservation team deep cleans the rooms and collection at Trerice every winter while the house is closed, and what our archaeology research group found in the garden.
Support us
Volunteer with us
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Volunteer at Trerice
Find out more about joining our friendly team of volunteers at Trerice, who work in a variety of roles across the property, from gardening, house stewarding and costume making.