Events & Experiences
Extraordinary experiences in an exceptional location - from live music to the low tide event; garden tours to G&T nights and so much more. Find out what's on during your stay - or plan your trip around our calendar...
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Wednesday 9th December
Tresco & Bryher School Nativity
Join the local school children at St Nicholas' Church for their annual performance of the nativity
Thursday 10th December
Christmas Jumper Day
Don your best Christmas Jumper and join us in Smith Square for our annual photo, followed by cake in the Island Office
Saturday 19th December
Festive Makers' Market
Join the local island creatives for some last minute Christmas shopping - Tresco style!
Monday 21st December
Abbey Garden G&T Tour
Celebrate all that is magnificent in the botanical world of Tresco with a festive Garden Tour
Tuesday 22nd December
Christmas Carol service
Spend an evening in St Nicholas' surrounded by music, candlelight and island spirit.
Throughout the year
Live Music
From folk to rock and roll, opera to ska there's live music throughout the year
Christmas Eve
Festive shopping at Tresco Stores
Head to Tresco Stores for festive shopping in the form of drinks, music and nibbles
Christmas Eve
Festive Archaeology Walk - Castle Down
Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Middle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide
Christmas Eve
Carols and festive drinks at The New Inn
Head to our island pub for festive drinks and carols led by the island choir
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Tresco
Christmas Day is extra special on Tresco. Take in the sea air, meet the locals, and indulge on delicious food from the heart of an island cottage...
Throughout the year
Walking Tides
Defy the elements and walk between the islands of Tresco and Bryher
Boxing Day
Festive Archaeology Walk - Middle Down
Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Castle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide
Sunday 27th December
Festive Archaeology Walk - Abbey Garden
Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Castle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide
Monday 28th December
Shipwrecks, Smuggling and Rum Talk
Learn about the many shipwrecks that surround Tresco and the efforts islanders would go to to benefit from these impressive ships from far flung lands...
Tuesday 29th December
Christmas Quiz at the Community Centre
Join the Community Centre committee for a Christmas Quiz for all the family
Wednesday 30th December
Festive Organ Recital with Daniel Cook
Join Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist of Durham Cathedral for an evening of festive music
31st December 2026
New Year's Eve
See out the old year and welcome in 2027 at The New Inn, with a proper island celebration in the heart of Tresco.
