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Gardens and Estates

Trewidden Gardens 9.5 miles

trewidden.co.uk
01736 366800
Trewidden, Penzance TR20 8TT

Originally planted by my relative Thomas Bolitho in the 19th Century, the 15 acre garden incorporates a magnificent collection of over 300 Camellias and Magnolias alongside one of the largest tree fern dells in Europe and many other attractions.

Trengwainton 12 miles

www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01736 362297
Nr Penzance, TR20 8RZ

National Trust owned series of Georgian walled gardens growing many species that can not be grown in the open anywhere else in the country. Distant views across St Michaels Mount.

Bonython Garden Estates 14.5 miles

www.bonythonmanor.co.uk

Bonython Estate provides plenty of excitement and surprises, with colour and interest throughout the year. The estate has had a makeover and boasts a modern water feature situated just behind the Georgian house. Take a stroll through the eighteenth century Walled Garden with beautoful herbaceous borders, a traditional Potager Garden and a Cornish apple tree orchard. There are also a number of small lakes ad a cascading stream in a sheltered valley.  

Trevarno Estate Gardens and National Museum of Gardening 15 miles

01326 574274
Crowntown, Nr Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0RU

An historic and tranquil haven protected and unspoilt for 750 years. Not only can you now visit the fascinating gardens all year round, you can also enjoy the Soap workshop, Organic herbal workshop and the furniture workshop.

Penberth 15 miles

Nr St Buryan

A spectacular privately owned garden. Camellias and many other unusual shrubs fight for space among granite boulders. Open on charity days or by appointment.

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