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Trewidden Garden

Trewidden garden is a tranquil oasis and home to a collection of magnolias, camellias, rhododendron, azalea and one of the finest collections of Dicksonia antarctica tree ferns in the Northern Hemisphere. 15 acres of woodland garden to explore, walking along unusual twisty paths between banks of extraordinary flowering trees and shrubs.

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Trewidden Garden
Trewidden Garden
Trewidden Garden
Trewidden Garden

About Trewidden Garden

Set in the hills west of Penzance, Trewidden is steeped in history and natural beauty. The Garden was started in 1848 by Edward Bolitho and then his son Thomas Bedford Bolitho, prominent local businessman and MP, made it one of the most esteemed gardens west of Truro. Thomas’s daughter Mary, who married Charles William of Caerhays continued to garden at Trewidden until her death in 1976 . More recently, Alverne Bolitho, through the enthusiasm and ability of Head Gardeners Michael Snellgrove and now Richard Morton, has reinvigorated the place. The gardens are always peaceful and, in these beautiful surroundings, many unusual species of exotic shrubs and ferns from milder climates flourish. A woodland garden, it offers an unforgettable orchestra of colour, particularly in the spring months, when the camellias (there are more than 300 varieties on display), magnolias and rhododendrons for which the Garden is famed, are at their best. The magnolias include some of the largest in the country, including ‘Trewidden Belle’, which is unique to the Garden. In addition, there is a spectacular collection of tree-ferns set in the bowl of an ancient open-cast tine mine and probably the finest such collection in the northern hemisphere.
Non-NGS Dates:
We will be open in 2023 from 1st of February 2021 through to the 26th of September 2023.
Opening Times are from 10:30am – 5:30pm, with last admission at 4:30pm.
Prices:
Adults – £TBC
Under 16’s – Free
Season Tickets – £TBC
Groups 12+ – £TBC
Guided tours of groups 12+ – £TBC
Guided tours for groups less than 12 – £TBC

Postcode for SatNav is TR19 6AU.

Location details

Trewidden Garden,
Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR20 8TT

Directions to Trewidden Garden
Entry on A30 just before Buryas Bridge. Postcode for SatNav is TR19 6AU.

Trewidden Garden openings

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

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FAQs

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

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

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

Sorry, Trewidden Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Trewidden Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.