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Tresillian House

¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs in springtime. Wide variety of unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Quiet and tranquil oasis.

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Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House
Tresillian House

About Tresillian House

Secluded and quiet garden on southern side of Melton Mowbray a busy market town. Features a wide range of interesting specimen trees, with pond, natural bog garden and koi carp pond. Many different unusual plants for differing seasons. Working vegetable garden, Heated and cold greenhouses. Live Jazz performed in June & August in garden room. Small art exhibitions by local artists. Pond Specialist ‘Wild Water Ponds’ attend to give advice.

Refreshments extra info:
Ploughman’s lunches and cream teas in June and August. hot soups and Cream Teas in February. Stew and dumplings, soups, cream teas in October.

Small Art Exhibition by local artists. The natural pond has been replanted by pond specialists, Wild Water Ponds. Replanted the natural pond at Tresillian House. Relax in June and August with cream tea listening to live traditional jazz. Keep warm in October with stew and dumplings or soup.

Website:

https://www.tresillianhouse.com

Tresillian House features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Bed & Breakfast Available
  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Tresillian House,
Melton Mowbray,
Leicestershire,
LE13 0BQ

Directions to Tresillian House
Situated on B6047 Dalby Rd, S of Melton town centre. (Melton to Gt Dalby/Market Harborough rd). Parking on site.

Tresillian House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. cream teas, ploughmans' lunches, soup in winter, stew & dumplings in October.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. cream teas, ploughmans' lunches, soup in winter, stew & dumplings in October.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. cream teas, ploughmans' lunches, soup in winter, stew & dumplings in October.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 February to 25 October for groups of up to 40.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Slate paths, steep in places but manageable.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Tresillian House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Tresillian House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Tresillian House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Tresillian House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Tresillian House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.