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Winter on Tresco

Time to be immersed. In the wilds of an island winter. In the kaleidoscopic colour of the Abbey Garden and the warmth of the winter sun. In the occasional storm and its seaspray slinging, breezy buffeting drama. In the glow of The New Inn at the heart of an island winter...

What's Open this Winter? (Nov-Feb)

Tresco Island Spa Swimming Pool

Tresco Island Spa

Relax in our indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym, or enjoy ila therapies - open daily

The New Inn Tresco Pavilion 33

The New Inn

Open from Thursday evening to Monday morning throughout the winter for lunch, dinner and drinks; closed the rest of the week

SEAF18 0800

Tresco Stores

Our island provisioners - open Monday to Saturday for everything from daily essentials to gourmet treats

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Abbey Garden

Midwinter is far from bleak; the garden is open daily, ablaze with colour, with hundreds of plants in bloom

100322 TRES 0860

Winter Boating

Except transfers, there are usually just a couple of trips to St Mary's every week, with no boating to other islands

Closed

Closed for Winter

The Ruin Beach Café, Gallery Tresco, Flying Boat Café, Garden Café, Lucy-Tania Boutique and Sea Garden Pool

Winter Breaks

November 2025

The Restorative Retreat

Island yogi Gem Hansen guides an uplifting retreat of rest, relaxation and restoration on a tranquil winter weekend.

Winter Inspiration

Abbey Garden Diaries Jan 2025

Garden Student Alice Thompson on finding joy in January

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

A Christmas like no other

A Tresco Christmas is second to none. Complete with sea swims, beaches, singing and island community, we can't wait for the festive season to begin...

Give a bit of Tresco this Christmas

Give the gift of Tresco this Christmas with island inspired gifts from locals and beyond

Giving Back: Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust

Throughout the past winter, we hosted volunteers in partnership with the IOS Wildlife Trust. They got stuck into island life, made a huge difference and we are so grateful to them.

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

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Solitude and exhilaration form a perfect fusion throughout Tresco winters.

Fresh days where waves bombard the beach follow quiet calm, glassy seas, and sunsets more akin with summer skies.

Take the island to yourself in the midst of an unapologetic Tresco winter.

Winter Events

Throughout the year

Yoga & Meditation

Mindful moments blend with true island escapism with daily yoga and meditation classes

Throughout the year

Walk Between Tresco & Bryher

Defy the elements and walk between the islands of Tresco and Bryher