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Tresithney

This is a unique ‘Walking Garden’ on the ancient St Michael’s Way. The garden is approx 1½ acres with a variety of distinct areas, inc a rose garden, potager, fernery, orchard and wild areas. With beautiful views up to Trencrom Hill an Iron Age Hill Fort. Visitors arriving on foot do not need to book but due to limited parking visitors arriving by car must pre-book.

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About Tresithney

Tresithney is situated on the ancient pilgrim route, the St Michael’s Way. It is the only European Cultural footpath in the UK and is connected to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Walkers can collect passport stamps which contribute towards the distance covered. The garden is just up the lane from the Bowl Rock a National Trust site featuring a huge granite boulder said to be thrown by a giant on St Michael’s Mount aiming at the giant Trecobben on Trencrom Hill. On top of the hill is an Iron Age hill fort, worthy of a visit in its own right for it’s beauty and marvellous views to both North and South coasts taking in St Michael’s Mount and Godrevy lighthouse.
The garden has soaked up the history of this ancient place of pilgrims and part of the garden, ‘The Dell’ has been designed as a quiet garden and a place to rest, and reflect. The remainder of the garden has lots of features including an artists studio, beehives and ducks and chickens.
Walkers are welcome to pay on the day, on the open days, without pre booking.

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Tresithney features

Location details

Tresithney,
St Ives,
Cornwall,
TR26 3JE

Directions to Tresithney
A 'Walking Garden' on The St Michael's Way between Carbis Bay & Trencrom Hill. Walkers can pay on the gate. Visitors in cars can pre book.Turn at Bowl Rock, between Lelant & St Ives. Marked with flag.

Tresithney openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access by using main path through centre of garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Tresithney at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Tresithney. 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 Tresithney, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Tresithney are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Tresithney 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.