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By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

Fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters - making the flight to the Isles of Scilly as memorable as the destination

Before you Arrive

Before you Arrive

Our pre-arrival checklist - from letting us know your travel plans to ordering your wine and groceries

Tresco Islandshare

Tresco Islandshare

Own a piece of this unique island, with 40 years of holidays on Tresco as more than just a visitor. Discover Islandshares for sale...

Tresco Offers & Breaks

Tresco Offers & Breaks

From seasonal escapes to wellness and creative breaks and last-minute offers, discover our latest offers & breaks on Tresco Island

Eating

Eating

From beachfront dining to our cosy inn, get a taste for island-inspired dining with a Tresco twist

Grocery

Grocery

Place a pre-arrival grocery order and we'll deliver to your accommodation on your arrival

Events & Experiences

Events & Experiences

From the Low Tide Event to live music, Abbey Garden Theatre and more, discover extraordinary events on the Isles of Scilly

Day Trips to Tresco

Day Trips to Tresco

Whether you're coming from elsewhere on Scilly, or further afield in Devon or Cornwall, a day trip to Tresco is the perfect day out

Daytrip Itinerary - Family-Friendly

Tresco’s unspoilt coastline and towering woodlands make great stomping ground for children. Here are some suggestions for family fun across the island.

This itinerary includes elements with rough, rugged terrain, which aren't necessarily buggy-friendly - if you have toddlers in tow you might wish to skip the morning adventures to our rocky north coast!

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Morning

Head for Tresco’s rugged north end – trek the coastal path for incredible views up and down the Tresco channel, and discover the remnants of two castles.

Clamber the steep steps up to Cromwell’s Castle and discover two cannons overlooking the northern horizon – play pretend at defending the island from invaders!

Up the hill is King Charles Castle with views out to all the other inhabited islands. Can you name them all?

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If you're feeling adventurous, you can walk the whole north coast and end up at Old Grimsby where you'll find the play park.

Head to Smith Square and pop into Tresco Stores to collect tasty picnic supplies.

Then take the coastal route towards the Abbey Garden, and clamber up past the monument to find Tristan's Treehouse tucked away in the woods!

Tresco Stores
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Lunch

Continue to Appletree Bay and enjoy your picnic goodies amongst the soft sands. Build sandcastles aplenty or splash about in the turquoise shallows whilst you gaze out to Samson across the water.

Beachcomb the tideline for treasures and see if you can find a rare cowrie shell to take home with you.

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Afternoon

Head to the Abbey Garden – as you enter across the big blue bridge keep an eye out for red squirrels! Explore the Mediterranean garden, the pretty shell house, and find hidden lawns perfect for running about and doing cartwheels. You might even spot a colourful golden pheasant or two meandering across the paths...

Pick up an Abbey Garden checklist when you arrive and try and tick everything off!

Check out Valhalla figurehead museum too, which houses historical relics and remnants harping back to spooky shipwrecks.

The Abbey Garden

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Stay on Tresco

Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.

Or call +44 (0)1720 422 849