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Trelissick

Trelissick — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Trelissick Gardens near Truro - Watertower - geograph.org.uk - 6499237

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Trelissick is a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Trelissick is a garden located in South-West England. It features a diverse collection of plants and stunning views of the Fal River. The site is managed by the National Trust.

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Background

History

Trelissick, first recorded in 1275, means "Leidic's farm". Trelissick in the parish of St Ewe has the same derivation but Trelissick in St Erth and Trelissick in Sithney have a different one ("Gwledic's farm"). The house was designed around 1750 by the paternal grandfather of Humphry Davy for John Lawrence and remodelled in the 1820s by Thomas Daniell. It was further extended in the late 19th century. It is Grade II* listed. The estate has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1955 when it was donated by Ida Copeland following the death of her son Geoffrey, on the understanding that the family could continue to reside there. A stained glass memorial bearing the Copeland coat of…

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Coordinates
50.2169, -5.0335
District
Cornwall
Parish
Feock
Postcode
TR3 6QL
Parliamentary constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trelissick?
Trelissick is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6QL), in the parish of Feock.
Who owns Trelissick?
Trelissick is owned by National Trust.
How do I get to Trelissick?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6QL. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.