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Gardens in Cornwall

Gardens in Cornwall, such as Trengwainton Garden and Bonython Estate Gardens are listed below. Cornwall is a very special and separate part of Britain since it was isolated from the mainland by the River Tamar. Consequently it retains much of its Celtic character, in fact the name Cornwall comes from the Saxon Cornovii and Wealas meaning Welsh of the west. Historically this is a... read more

Trengwainton Garden

Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall

Madron, Penzance

The sheltered 20th century Trengwainton Garden has an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Intimate and closely linked to the picturesque stream running through its valley, the garden contains a rich collection of speciality acacias and large-leaved... more

Bonython Estate Gardens

Bonython Estate Gardens, Bonython Estate, Helston, Cornwall

Bonython Estate, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston

Bonython Estate Gardens has a modern and exotic horticultural twist, since new South African owners who took over in 1999, they have brought Bonython to the attention of garden lovers. Explore the South African roots beneath the scorching display of... more

Carminowe Valley Garden

Carminowe Valley Garden, Tangies, Helston, Cornwall

Tangies, Helston

The Carminowe River dissects the 3½ acre site as it tumbles over weirs and under bridges. A natural woodland walk can be taken through hazel, holly, oak and ash. A large pond, fern hollow and rhododendron walk leads through part of the wooded area ... more

Mount Edgcumbe House & Gardens

Mount Edgcumbe House & Gardens, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall

Cremyll, Torpoint

Mount Edgcumbe Gardens were created beside the Tudor House in the 18th century. Ancient and rare trees including a 400 year old lime, a splendid Lucombe oak, and a Mexican pine, are set amidst classical garden houses and an exotic Shell Seat.... more

Caerhays Castle Gardens

Caerhays Castle Gardens, Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall

Gorran, St Austell

Caerhays Gardens was originally planted out in the early 1900s with mainly rhododendrons. Since then other plants have been introduced such as magnolias and camellias. This peaceful, tranquil garden covers approx. 100 acres and is at its best in... more

Cotehele

Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall

St Dominick, Saltash

Cotehele is a 19 acre large mature garden in two separate parts. The upper gardens surrounding the 16th century house contain a daffodil meadow, a formally planted terraced garden defined by walls and hedges, with magnolias, climbers, fine lawns,... more

Pencarrow

Pencarrow, Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall

Washaway, Bodmin

Pencarrow has 50 acres of gardens include the Italian Gardens, lovely lawns with magnificent specimen trees, woodland walks and lots of flowering plants and shrubs. In spring the gardens and mile-long carriage drive are ablaze with camellias,... more

Trewithen

Trewithen, Grampound Road, Truro, Cornwall

Grampound Road, Truro

An historic private Estate boasting one of the loveliest gardens in England. With its magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias, its wonderful woodland walks and its heritage family home, Trewithen Gardens are outstanding and... more

Glendurgan

Glendurgan, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall

Mawnan Smith, Falmouth

Glendurgan is a valley garden of great beauty created in the 1820s and developed over many years by the Fox family. Running down to the tiny village of Durgan and its beach with fine views of the Helford River, it is predominantly a spring-time... more

Heligan - The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Heligan - The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall

Pentewan, St Austell

The Lost Gardens of Heligan: Unveiled in 1992 from under decades of overgrowth, the Lost Gardens were restored on a shoestring budget and hailed by The Times as “…the garden restoration of the century”. Today the mysterious gardens and estate offer... more

Trebah Garden

Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall

Mawnan Smith, Falmouth

Trebah Garden is a 25 acre sub-tropical ravine garden, falling 200 feet from the 18th century house to a private beach on the Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls through ponds full of Koi Carp, and exotic water plants wind through... more

Prideaux Place Garden

Prideaux Place Garden, Padstow, Cornwall

Padstow

Prideaux Place, situated above the port of Padstow, has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family for over 400 years. A massive restoration of the grounds is now underway to restore this ancient garden to its former glory. Pretty woodland walks have... more

Lamorran House

Lamorran House, Upper Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall

Upper Castle Road, St Mawes

The gardens at Lamorran House were originally laid out in the 1980s by the present owners. With a large collection of palms and rare tree ferns, rhododendrons and evergreen azaleas the garden is situated on the Roseland Peninsula with panoramic views... more

Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens

Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens, Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall

Holmbush, St Austell

The 30 acre Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens, comprises gardens within a garden, which hold a wide range of some 6000 plants, all of which are labelled. In addition to rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias - so familiar in Cornish gardens - there... more

Antony

Antony, Torpoint, Cornwall

Torpoint

Antony house and gardens, an example of one of Cornwalls´ finest early 18th century houses, faced in lustrous silvery-grey Pentewan stone, offset by colonnaded wings of red brick and set within grounds landscaped by Repton. These include the formal... more

Trelissick Garden

Trelissick Garden, Feock, Truro, Cornwall

Feock, Truro

The tranquil Trelissick Garden originally planted in 1937, contains a superb collection of tender and exotic plants. Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the sea and has extensive park and... more

Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin

Lanhydrock garden overlooks the valley of the River Fowey. Set on a hillside facing north-east above the house and park with bold, formal, Victorian lawns, lines of topiary yews, roses, herbaceous borders and vibrant bedding, and is flanked by... more

Trerice

Trerice, Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall

Kestle Mill, Newquay

Trerice is a small rather formal garden, at its best in summer. Some unusual, rare plants, climbers, perennials and an orchard with old varieties of fruit trees. The Front Court has a gold and purple colour scheme. The hayloft behind the Great Barn... more

Bosvigo

Bosvigo, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall

Bosvigo Lane, Truro

Bosvigo is not a typical Cornish garden. Mainly herbaceous garden, at its best from June onwards. A series of walled or enclosed `rooms´ surround the mellow Georgian house (not open to the public). Each `room´ has its own colour theme. There is a... more

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Towns in Cornwall with Garden listings:  Bodmin | Falmouth | Gorran | Helston | Newquay | Padstow | Pentewan | Penzance | Saltash | St Austell | St Mawes | Torpoint | Truro