Family-friendly things to do at Trelissick

Summer of Play at Trelissick

Play on repeat this summer, every day from 25 July - 2 September at Trelissick. What will you do first?

Get active and try traditional games, play tennis on the West Lawn or come along on a Friday to have a go at archery Fridays 26 July – 23 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.

Embrace your creativity and make-believe in the stables where you’ll find a stage ready for you to dress up and perform.

Explore the garden and have a mini-summer holiday as part of the Trelissick garden trail.

With so much to do the world’s your oyster, pick up a map from reception to help you find all the ways you can play.

Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies), so you can try them all and come back again and again. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Summer of Play: Archery at Trelissick

Try your hand at archery on the West Lawn at Trelissick this Summer of Play. With a coach and volunteers on hand to show you the basics of handling a bow and hitting the target, you’ll be scoring bulls-eyes in no time!

Come along every Friday between 26 July and 23 August, there'll be archery for all ages to have a go including soft archery where appropriate.

Archery sessions take place at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm and are free, admission to Trelissick applies.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

'Thunderboots' story sessions with author Naomi Jones

Join children's author Naomi Jones as she reads her latest picture book Thunderboots. Find out about the inspiration behind the story, practice your superhero moves and create your very own superhero in an interactive workshop.

The storytelling sessions are aimed at ages 2-9 and cost £6 per child attending. There is no ticket fee for adults and up to two may attend the sessions with each child ticket.

Please be aware admission to Trelissick applies and only assistance dogs are permitted in the stables.

Outdoor theatre performances in 2024

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Beauty and the Beast at Trelissick

Tuesday 30 July 2024, 6.30pm

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale.

When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast, his only hope is a kindly young woman in search of a rose.

Presented with lively original music and sparkling humour in delightful settings from picturesque gardens to sweeping country parks, Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s rollicking new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is perfect for all the family!

Adult ticket £22

Child ticket £11.22

Family tickets are available.

This is an outdoor performance so please bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and come dressed for the weather.

Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.

Miracle Theatre presents Love Riot

Wednesday 14 August 6.30pm

Step into a world of etiquette, scandal and matchmaking, with this fresh new take on an 18th century rom-com from Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre.

Promised by her father to the dashing Doricourt from a young age, Letty has worked for years to corset up her wild heart, to ready herself for a dream marriage. But now the much longed-for day has arrived, Doricourt sees her only as a business transaction. Faced with a loveless future, Letty’s heart starts beating again– can she defy convention, shape her own destiny and be free to find love her own way?

This vibrant reimagining of Hannah Cowley’s comedy of manners, The Belle’s Stratagem, takes audiences of all ages on a journey of unexpected twists and hilarious turns, towards a destination where they might all be free.

Celebrate Miracle’s 45th Anniversary with this inspiring show that will captivate adults, families and teenagers – as much as their grandparents!

Adult ticket £17.50

Child ticket £12.50

This is an outdoor performance so please bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and come dressed for the weather.

Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.

Quantum Theatre presents The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck at Trelissick

Wednesday 21 August 4.30pm

New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.

Prevented from hatching her eggs at the farm, foolish Jemima goes in search of a nesting place in the forest and soon she meets a charming ‘gentleman’ who offers her the perfect nesting place in his wood-shed. But why is his wood-shed full of feathers and why is he asking her to collect the herbs for roast duck?

Back at the farm, the Collie-dog, Kep, puts two and two together, but will he be in time to rescue Jemima from her fate?

Adult ticket £17

Child ticket £12

Family tickets are available.

This is an outdoor performance so please bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and come dressed for the weather.

Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.

50 things to do before you’re 11¾

Here are our top 3 favourite '50 things' to do this summer at Trelissick:

• #28 Climb a huge hill
  The countryside at Trelissick has a few huge hills for you to scale but our favourite has to be from the beach to the car park on the south woodland walk where you'll find spectacular views of the river and garden once you reach the top.
  
  
• #33 Go cloudwatching
  Whether you're looking through the gaps in the canopy of trees in the woodland or from the grass of the tennis lawn there are plenty of areas to stop and see what shapes you can spot in the clouds above you.
  
  
• #44 Watch a bird
  Find a quiet place to sit, watch and wait to see the birds that call Trelissick home. The summerhouses are some of our favourite places to settle in for some birdwatching in the garden. See how many you can spot as they soar and sing, being careful not to startle them.

Sensory bags

There are 3 sensory backpacks and ear defenders available for use during your visit to Trelissick. They are to help visitors with autism, sensory processing disorder, or those who think they would benefit from them. These bags are available on a first-come basis from the welcome team.