Summer on Tresco
Time to be spoilt. With a short flight yet scenery that doesn’t seem to be of this country. With deserted beaches in the middle of August. With long days bookended by epic sunrises and sunsets. With all the island-hopping, clear-water kayaking, peaceful paddleboarding possibilities.
Summer Events
March to October 2025
Row in a Gig
A rare chance for guests to experience rowing in a traditional Scillonian pilot gig
April - October 2025
Archaeology Walks with Dr Katharine Sawyer
Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk led by local Archaeologist Dr Katharine Sawyer
23rd - 31st August 2025
Ocean Scilly Festival
A brand new event for 2024, celebrating the seas that surround these special little isles...
May - September 2025
Abbey Garden G&T Evening Tours
As the warm evening sun bathes our island garden in a golden hue, join our experienced gardeners on a captivating tour of the breathtakingly beautiful sanctuary of Tresco Abbey Garden after the gates have closed.
March to October 2025
Tresco Makers Market
Pop along to the regular Tresco Makers' Markets, showcasing local creative talent from across the islands
Throughout the year
Yoga & Meditation
Mindful moments blend with true island escapism with daily yoga and meditation classes
Summer Inspiration
Welcoming Hut 62 to Tresco
We're delighted to welcome our new Watersports partner, Hut 62, to Tresco, offering motorboats, sailing boats and dinghies, kayaks and paddleboards to hire from Ravensporth Beach.
The Tearing Ledge: a poem inspired by Valhalla
C.P. Nield visited the Valhalla museum in the summer of 2024 and wrote a poem inspired by the dramatic figureheads. It was recently published in The Spectator
St Nicholas' is Silver!
Our island Church has been awarded a Silver Eco Church award in recognition of local efforts to care for the churchyard
It's Fete Season!
Thank you to all who came to Tresco Fete yesterday. What a fantastic day in the sunshine!
The Crab Shack is back
Our favourite shack is back and we can't wait to don an apron, take a seat and dig into food that is local, understated and unbelievably delicious
Magical May - plan your visit...
Where better to take in the first signs of summer than on our serene shores? Here's why May makes a great month for a Tresco visit…
Summer Breaks
May - September 2025
Tresco Painting Breaks
Be inspired by Tresco's remarkable light and enchanting scenery and guided by tutors from Newlyn School of Art
