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We can help you book your perfect break to Tresco. We all live here, so it's our specialist subject!

Call us on +44 (0)1720 422 849 or email us.

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

Filming, Photography & Drones on Tresco

With its unique, varied and beautiful landscape, Tresco has provided a location for numerous films, television programmes and editorial and commercial photoshoots over the years...

From the rugged cliffs of the north end to the fine soft sands of the south; the wooded heart of the island to the subtropical splendour of the Abbey Garden, Tresco is a remarkable natural environment. Our built architecture is equally varied, from modern, beachfront holiday cottages to crumbling castles.

Tresco provides a huge variety of stunning locations for films, TV, commercial and editorial photoshoots, and we can provide bespoke assistance and logistical support to help make your production a reality.

Filming Permission

Private photographers taking stills or videos of the island for personal use do not require specific permission, but please avoid disturbing other guests, island residents and wildlife. Please note that UAVs (drones) are not permitted on Tresco - please see below for details.

Those wishing to use the island for commercial photography or filming purposes should contact us to discuss your plans and how we can assist you in finding the perfect filming location on Tresco.

We welcome many filming and photography opportunities each year, but please note that prior permission from Tresco Island Limited is always required for commercial filming on Tresco. This includes where you plan to sell the imagery for commercial gain, or include the imagery in stock image libraries.

To contact us about using Tresco for commercial filming, please click below.

Using Drones on Tresco

Tresco Island Limited does not permit private operators to fly drones from anywhere on the island.

We take this stance to safeguard Tresco Heliport, protect guest and resident privacy and safety, and prevent harm to our properties, designated sites, wildlife and agricultural animals.

In addition, much of Tresco lies within the St Mary's Airport Aerodrome Traffic Zone, and Air Traffic Control permission should be requested across the whole of Scilly due to the condensed flying operations, which could include military, private, Search & Rescue, and HEMS flights outside scheduled flight times.

We may grant permission for commercial filming on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us using the link above to discuss your plans.

Upcoming planned drone usage

Tresco Estate sometimes uses drones for surveys, inspections, filming, and photography purposes.

Where possible, we will list upcoming drone use below.

  • There is currently no planned drone usage on Tresco

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