Tresillian is a small riverside village in Cornwall, England, set on the banks of the River Tresillian and a short drive from Truro and the Fal estuary. The settlement has a compact, traditional feel with an old stone bridge, waterside cottages and surrounding farmland, and the tidal creeks and lanes make it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically rooted in agriculture and local river trade, Tresillian today mixes village life with commuter connections into nearby towns; many residents work in Truro or in Cornwall’s service and creative sectors. Community activities and the quiet riverside setting help preserve a strong local social fabric while modest tourism brings visitors keen on country walks and Cornish coastal attractions.
Postcode districts covering Tresillian
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 10.5 miles17 km
- Falmouth 9.3 miles14.9 km
- St. Austell 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Truro 3 miles4.8 km
- Camborne 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Newquay 10 miles16.1 km
- Bodmin 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Helston 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Clement Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Truro Tregolls Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- St. Michael Penkevil Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Probus Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Truro Moresk & Trehaverne Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Probus & St. Erme Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. Erme and Trispen Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Truro Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Truro Boscawen & Redannick Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Erme Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Shortlanesend Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Tresillian
TR2 4BS, TR2 4BB, TR2 4BQ, TR1 1TE, TR2 4AX, TR2 4BH, TR2 4AU, TR2 4BD, TR2 4BL … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 76.6 miles123.2 km
- Truro Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Perranwell Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
Hotels near Tresillian Ad
- Townhouse Rooms 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Alverton 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Mannings Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hotel Vara 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Valley Cottages 5 5.6 miles9 km
- Tremarne Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Mevagissey Bay Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Newperran Holiday Park 6.9 miles11 km
- The Idle Rocks 4 8.1 miles13 km
- St Mawes Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
Schools in Tresillian
- Pencalenick School Special
Local points of interest
- Pencalenick Estate 1 mile1.5 km
- Pendower Beach 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Hemmick Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Lane Theatre Theatre 9 miles14.5 km
- Gylly Beach Beach 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Pentewan Beach Beach 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Vault Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 9.9 miles15.9 km