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Trelissick 70

70 years ago, in 1955, Ida Copeland generously gifted the garden and estate of Trelissick to the National Trust. This year we celebrate her donation with exhibitions that tell the story of both the Copeland’s Trelissick and the Trelissick we know...

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  • Free event (admission applies)

70 years ago, in 1955, Ida Copeland generously gifted the garden and estate of Trelissick to the National Trust. This year we celebrate her donation with exhibitions that tell the story of both the Copeland’s Trelissick and the Trelissick we know today.

Trelissick 70 is the first of two exhibitions and tells the story of Ida Copeland and her time at Trelissick.

Featuring archive images of the estate, Trelissick 70 recalls World War II at the maritime estate, the Copeland family’s influence on the garden and their time in Cornwall.

As part of the exhibition the Trelissick team invites visitors to participate and share their memories of the estate. There will be guest books and sketchbooks to write and draw recollections and inspirations.

Alongside the launch of Trelissick 70 there will also be a children’s trail in the garden, exploring the Copeland influence on the garden, available 24 May – 1 June.

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Blossom at Trelissick 

Embrace blossom at Trelissick this spring, where the gardens burst with colour and the sounds of spring awakening.

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26 Apr to 23 May 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 27 other dates or times
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Truro Art Society exhibition at Trelissick 

Trelissick will be hosting an exhibition from Truro Art Society between 3 – 18 May in the stables. The exhibition, featuring work from a number of local amateur and professional artists, will include a range of media in the display.

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3 May to 18 May 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Storytelling in the West Library 

Visit the West Library and enjoy some storytelling with a Trelissick volunteer.

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3 May to 5 May 2025
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11:15 to 11:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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May half term at Trelissick 

Visit 24 May - 1 June and explore the garden, finding a series of activities that celebrate just some of the ways the Copeland family shaped Trelissick.

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24 May to 1 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times