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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

Sealed Bid Auction: The Tresco Merman

This stunning Merman sculpture, donated by artist Mandy Long, will be auctioned in aid of the Tresco & Bryher Rowing Club.

The exquisite raku-fired ceramic and glass sculpture retails at £1,000 but is being auctioned in aid of the gig club to help with the ongoing costs of maintaining the traditional wooden racing boats.

The sculpture stands 32cm tall and the base measures 32 x 39cm.

How To Bid

The sculpture is on display at Gallery Tresco, where you can also leave your sealed bid.

Alternatively, please call Gallery Tresco on +44 (0)1720 424925 or email the Gallery.

Bids must be submitted by Friday 30th September 2016.

About The Sculpture

Artist Mandy Long is a figurative sculptor who lives and works in Leeds. A school teacher originally from the West Country, it wasn’t until she moved north to Yorkshire that she was able to pursue her passion for working in clay.

Trained in ceramics at Harrogate College, where she came across her inspirational tutor David Oxley, Mandy has gone on to produce celebrated work that has graced galleries and exhibits nationwide.

Mandy said: "I grew up by the sea in Devon, so when Anna said she would like a piece for her gallery near the beach on Tresco, it really struck a chord with me. The sea still holds so many mysteries for us, and for me the fabled mer people are somewhat emblematic of that.

"My merman is created from the elements, from earth, fire and water, and even the glass he sits on can trace its origins to sand. The piece is made from clay which has been raku fired in an outdoor gas kiln and then plunged (carefully!) into a pit of sawdust. This gives the smoky crackled surface effect, but is also unpredictable, which adds to the excitement as a maker. The glass he sits on has been slumped in a kiln to create the rock-like form.

"I hope whoever buys the Merman will have as much pleasure from it as I had making it!"

“The Well-Being Long Weekend is designed for a group of girlfriends who want to get away from it all and have a healthy break that’s fun, luxurious and good for them too.
Lucy Aldridge

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