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Tresco Abbey Gardens

Meander a myriad of winding paths through flowers of the King Protea and the handsome Lobster Claw, great blue spires of Echium, brilliant Furcraea, Strelitzia and shocking-pink drifts of Pelargonium. World renowned Tresco Abbey Garden is home to plants from every Mediterranean climate zone, flourishing just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall. Augustus Smith established Tresco Abbey Garden in the C19 around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey. Today, the garden is a sanctuary for some 2,000 specimens from across the southern hemisphere and subtropics, from Brazil to New Zealand; Myanmar to South Africa. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk for details of special pop-up event which will be pre booked tickets only. Please note that the gardens and cafe open at 10am and close at 4pm.

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Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Tresco Abbey Gardens

About Tresco Abbey Gardens

Meander a myriad of winding paths through flowers of the King Protea and the handsome Lobster Claw, great blue spires of Echium, brilliant Furcraea, Strelitzia and shocking-pink drifts of Pelargonium. World renowned Tresco Abbey Garden is home to plants from every Mediterranean climate zone, flourishing just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall. Augustus Smith established Tresco Abbey Garden in the C19 around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey. Today, the garden is a sanctuary for some 2,000 specimens from across the southern hemisphere and subtropics, from Brazil to New Zealand; Myanmar to South Africa. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk for details of special pop-up event which will be pre booked tickets only. Please note that the gardens and cafe open at 10am and close at 4pm.

Website:

https://www.tresco.co.uk

Tresco Abbey Gardens features

Location details

Tresco Abbey Gardens,
Tresco,
Isle Of Scilly,
TR24 0QQ

Directions to Tresco Abbey Gardens
You can fly to neighbouring St. Mary’s via fixed wing aircraft from Lands End, Newquay or Exeter, or can travel via ferry from Penzance. There is a short boat journey to Tresco from St. Mary’s.

Tresco Abbey Gardens openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Tresco Abbey Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Tresco Abbey Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Tresco Abbey Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Tresco Abbey Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Tresco Abbey Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.