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Cornwall has many great gardens, most of
which are within easy reach from Trethem Mill, the nearest being Lamorran
House at St Mawes. The National Trust Gardens of Trelissick and Trebah are
only a short drive away, so are The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the
"Eden Project." Below is a small selection of the nearest
gardens, use the link below to find more
information about Gardens in Cornwall.
www.gardensincornwall.co.uk
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LAMORRAN
HOUSE GARDENS
St
Mawes
A mediterranean four-acre hillside garden overlooking the sea and St.
Anthony's Head. The water gardens are a particular feature while palms
and other sub-tropical plants abound.
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TRELISSICK GARDEN
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Feock, Truro.
Diverse collection with magnificent river views, Origin early 19th
century developed in 1920s/30s. Rhododendrons, camellias, acers,
conifers hydrangeas, and tree ferns. Gently sloping site sheltered by
woodland & surrounded by 376 acres parkland. This tranquil garden and estate is
renowned for its glorious position at the head of Carrick Roads, with panoramic
views down the estuary towards Falmouth and the sea. |
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TREBAH
www.trebah-garden.co.uk
Mawnan
Smith, Nr Falmouth.
Twenty-five
acre, steeply wooded ravine garden falls 200 feet from the
18th-century house down to the beach & river. Glades of huge
sub-tropical tree ferns and palms mingle with giant gunnera, furcraea
and echium, and over all is the great rolling canopy of 100 year old
rhododendrons and a multitude of trees and shrubs with everchanging
colour and scent. |
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GLENDURGAN
Mawnan
Smith - Nr Falmouth.
Valley garden planted since 1820's by Alfred Fox and descendants,
owned since 1962 by The National Trust. Exotic vegetation with camellias,
magnolias and specimen trees. The famous laurel maze of
1833 and the Giant's Stride are especially popular with children. |
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TREWITHEN
GARDENS
www.trewithengardens.co.uk
Grampound,
Truro.
Trewithen
Gardens, covering some thirty acres are outstanding and
internationally famous. They are renowned for camellias,
rhododendrons, magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs. The woodland
gardens are surrounded by landscaped parkland. Other attractions
include a children's playground and a video presentation of the house
and gardens. |
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THE EDEN PROJECT
www.edenproject.com
St Austell.
An
unforgettable experience in an epic
location Eden is both an educational
resource and environmental showcase; a
gateway into the fascinating world of
plants and people and a vibrant reminder
of how we need each other for our mutual
survival. |
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LOST
GARDENS OF HELIGAN
www.heligan.com
St
Austell.
Over 200 acres of superb working Victorian
gardens and pleasure grounds together with
a magnificent complex of walled gardens.
Summerhouses, lawns, lakes and ponds, huge
productive gardens and fruithouses, and
22-acre subtropical jungle, are just some
of the delights of this “Sleeping
Beauty”. |
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TREVARNO MANOR GARDENS
www.trevarno.co.uk
Helston.
Beautiful and historic,
Trevarno Estate is one of Cornwall's most
romantic woodland gardens. Within its 40
acres is an extensive collection of rare
shrubs, trees, walled gardens mysterious
rookeries and enchanting lake. |
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