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Trevilley

Eccentric, romantic and constantly evolving garden, as befits the intense creativity of its owners, carved out of an expanse of concrete farmyard over 20 yrs. Inc elaborate network of decorative cobbling, pools, container garden, vegetable garden, shade garden, the largely subtropical mowhay garden and both owners’ studios but arguably its glory is the westernmost walled rose garden in England.

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About Trevilley

Over twenty-five years, novelist Patrick Gale and sculptor/farmer Aidan Hicks, have carved the garden at Aidan’s family farm out of a expanse of concrete farmyard in front of the late Georgian farmhouse and an old field track and mowhay to its seaward side. Eccentric, romantic and constantly evolving, as befits the intense creativity of its owners, it is multiply subdivided in an effort to minimise the challenge of gardening in one of the windiest sites in the country. It includes a elaborate network of decorative cobbling, pools, a container garden, veg garden, shade garden, the largely subtropical mowhay garden and both owner’s studios but arguably its glory is the westernmost walled rose garden in the England – debunking the myth that roses cannot thrive in Cornwall! Parking in farmyard or in designated field. Dogs are welcome on leads and there’s direct access to fields where they can let off steam. Visitors by appointment are welcome to bring picnics. From June 16-22 visitors will have the added attraction of Aidan holding an open studio exhibition in the barn alongside the garden, along with artist, Sara Bevan. You can see their work at www.aidanhicks.com and www.sarabevanartist.co.uk.

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Location details

Trevilley,
Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR19 7AH

Directions to Trevilley
On Open Day follow the signs into our parking field. If visiting by arrangement, Trevilley lies up a track outside Trevescan. If you reach a white house, reverse then enter our farmyard by the gate!

Trevilley openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to June for groups of between 6 and 50.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • The garden is inaccessible by wheelchair as much of its surface is uneven due to decorative cobbling and the tour involves narrow paths and steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Trevilley. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Sorry, Trevilley does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Trevilley 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.