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Owner: National Trust Address: Feock Truro Postcode: TR3 6QL County: Cornwall tel: 01872-862090 fax: 01872 865808 website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick email: trelissick //at// nationaltrust.org.uk English Heritage Grade: II* Opening Times: 1 Jan - 10 Feb, 11-4, Sun - Sat 11 Feb - 4 Nov, 10.30-5.30, Sun - Sat 5 Nov - 22 Dec, 11 - 4, Sun - Sat 23 Dec, 11-4 26 Dec - 31 Dec, 11 - 4, Weds - Mon Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Restaurant opens 30 minutes earlier than stated times above. Garden closes dusk if earlier. Contact property for late night opening in December. Copeland China Collection open Thursdays, May and in September, 2 to 4. Best Times of Year to Visit: Spring and Autumn To see: Camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas. National Collection: Photinias and Azaras National Garden Scheme days: Yes Comments: Parties / Coaches: Yes Comments: By arrangement Viewing by Appointment: Yes Comments: For groups & coach parties House Open for Viewing: Yes Comments: Copeland China collection: open Thurs in Sept, 2-4pm, booking recommended Admission Prices: Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £8 (£7.20), child £4 (£3.60), family £20 (£18), family (1 adult) £12 (£10.80). Copeland China and garden (special tours) £5 (for members and non-members). £4 car parking charge for non-members, £5 for large vehicles. Reduced rate when arriving by bicycle or public transport. Reduced prices in Winter. Parking: Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Shop: Yes Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: Yes Teas: Yes Refreshments: Yes Picnics: Yes Dogs allowed: No Only on Lead: No Events: Yes Other Facilities: Dogs are only allowed on the Woodland Walks and not in the garden, limited shaded areas in the car park. Arts & Crafts Gallery featuring local artists. Pontoon enabling access by ferry from to Truro, Falmouth and St. Mawes. Features: Tranquil varied garden in fabulous position, with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants; Tranquil tiered garden; Home to the National Collection of photinias and azaras; Commanding panoramic views down to Falmouth and the open sea; Extensive park, woodland and riverside walks, taking in Roundwood Iron Age Fort; Gallery exhibiting work by local Cornish artists and craftsmen Designer: Graham Stuart-Thomas Description of Garden: Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the area and has extensive park and woodland walks beside the river. At its heart is the tranquil garden, set on many levels and containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants which bring colour throughout the year. The display of Spring blossom is particularly delightful. The house is not open, but there is an arts and crafts gallery, shop, two restaurants and a fine Georgian stable block. History: The current garden was laid out in the 1920's and 1930's by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Copeland. It was given to the National Trust in 1955. Local Inns: Punch Bowl & Ladle Accomodation: Restaurants: Village/Town/Sightseeing: Falmouth Truro