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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 - Foodie

Tresco is a haven for foodies. We have three different eateries all offering distinct menus and differing vibes. Eat your way around the island with our suggestions below – you might even be tempted to spend a second day with us!

This itinerary is well-suited to anyone with a love of good food! The distances between our eateries are relatively short and each location has a breakfast, lunch and afternoon option so you can do it in any order you wish.

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Morning

Start your gourmet island tour at the Flying Boat Café & Deli - sample exceptional Cornish Origin coffee, loose leaf tea made with fresh Abbey Garden botanicals, enjoy a light brunch or savour Bryher-baked cakes.

Soak up the relaxed atmopshere and take in the views of the Tresco channel.

The Flying Boat
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Head next door to Tresco Stores and stock up on foodie treats - the Stores offers a broad selection of island and southwest produce, a well-stocked deli section, bakery and more.

Tresco Stores
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Lunch

Stroll across the island to Tresco's east coast, where you'll find the Ruin Beach Café.

Grab a spot on its sun terrace and try a Trescotini featuring Tresco Abbey Garden gin while you peruse the menu.

For the main event, feast on wood fired pizza, sharing platters and crab linguine, all while enjoying views across Old Grimsby harbour and out to the Old Blockhouse.

The Ruin Beach Cafe
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Afternoon

Head back towards New Grimsby and stop off at the New Inn pub for a local tipple and Troytown ice cream.

The terraced pub garden is the perfect place to be in the afternoon. The ideal sun trap, sit with a drink and watch the world go by...

The New Inn

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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