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
Throughout August
Twilight Treatments
Wind down for the evening with a treatment at Tresco Island Spa...
August - 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
8th - 14th September 2024
Scilly Swim Challenge & Tresco 360
A week of swimming events across the islands, where the emphasis is on challenge and adventure, not racing.
29th August - 1st September 2024
Scilly Swimrun Weekend
A long weekend of five exciting Swimrun adventures across the archipelago, bringing the spectacular sport of swimrun back to Scilly
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Scilly 60 Tide Race
A half marathon across Tresco and Bryher - with a Scillonian twist...
Sunday 11th August 2024
Outdoor Theatre: The Tempest
Step into Tresco Abbey Garden for an evening of magic, betrayal, and revenge with The Festival Players.
Summer Inspiration
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…
Get away this May
The sun has started to shine, the flowers are blooming and there is still time to get to Tresco for one of the best times of year!
Living and working on Tresco: Mel and Pete
Although their roots are across the world in New Zealand, Mel and Pete have chosen Tresco as their home for over two seasons. For them, nothing beats island life
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
