Introducing a group of Language Tree students to Trelissick House and Gardens

Visit Trelissick House and Gardens with Language Tree

Trelissick House and Gardens is just one of the many fantastic National Trust properties across Cornwall.

The National Trust is an important charity in the UK that protects historic houses and gardens like Trelissick.

These places tell an important story about the history and culture of Cornwall.

Whenever we take students to one of these special places, you will be guided by our experienced staff.

As well as our staff, there is no-one better to tell you stories about the locations we visit than the National Trust volunteers who work there.

Find out more about the National Trust properties in Cornwall

Adult Language Experience students at Trelissick House.

Trelissick House & Gardens

Overlooking the Carrick Roads estuary, Trelissick welcomes over 200,000 visitors every year.

It is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it’s clear to see why, as you stroll through its woodland and gardens.

The house was designed around 1750 and has an impressive orangery. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as an array of exotic plants that thrive in the temperate conditions of this part of Cornwall.

Like most of these historic houses, there are fascinating stories about the people who lived there. Trelissick has connections to Harrods, Spode china and one of the UK’s first female MPs.

Find out more about the history of Trelissick

Adult language experience visit to Trelissick Gardens

Arrive at Trelissick by boat

One of the most beautiful ways to arrive at Trelissick is by boat joining the river cruise from either Truro or Falmouth.

As you float down the beautiful estuary, it feels like you are in a different world.

If you’re lucky you may see seals or even dolphins and the captain of the boat is always keen to share stories about important historical events linked to the River.

Fal River Cruise passing the King Harry Ferry.

National Trust gems across Cornwall

As well as Trelissick, there are many more National Trust sites we love visiting around Cornwall.

Here’s just a few of our favourites…

Lanhydrock House

Cornwall’s very own Downton Abbey, Lanhydrock has a history full of drama and tragedy. Our days here involve touring the house’s incredible kitchens, servants quarters, bedrooms and galleries, as well as strolls around its extensive grounds. It is like stepping back in time…

Discover Lanhydrock with us

Levant Mine & Beam Engine

This is the only fully working beam engine of its kind in the rest of the world! Not only is this a wonder of engineering but visiting Levant is a wonderful way to soak up the unique and incredible landscapes of the North Coast. Trips here always involve a gorgeous coast walk and lots of time enjoying the incredible natural beauty of the land.

Learn more about Levant Mine

St Michael's Mount

By far one of the most famous landmarks in Cornwall, our visits to St Michael’s Mount involve the adventure of getting to the tidal island (across the causeway or by boat) and the a climb up the mount to the castle. The castle is full of fascinating artifacts and stories.

Read our blog post about the Mount

Glendurgan Gardens

Complete with a hedgerow maze, Glendurgan is a little pocket of paradise. It has stunning plantlife, woodlands and even a little beach! We love wrapping up this trip with a drink at the Ferry Boat Inn.

Discover Glendurgan Gardens