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Cornwall's gardens – the jewels in the crown
Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just fascinated by the unusual, you can't fail to be captivated by the magnificent gardens of Cornwall. And if you're holidaying with children, exploring a Cornish garden is one of the most exciting adventures they could make – with hidden valleys, jungle paths, living tunnels, bamboo groves and mazes. There are gardens throughout the whole length of Cornwall, and you will find our luxury farm holidays make an excellent base for visiting them, as well as for discovering the other wonders of this many-faceted region. A Cornish Farm Holiday offers the best bed-and-breakfast and self-catering accommodation you could ask for, to make your holiday relaxing and complete.
Large and small are beautiful
Not only does the county boast some of the most celebrated gardens in England but it also contains many others, including private gardens that open regularly or occasionally throughout the season. You will find gardens that plunge you back into history or describe our environment and how we can live sustainably; others capture the romance of Cornwall, set beside the river or rolling down to a beach; yet others have ornamental streams, marsh gardens or cliff-top locations. Most take advantage of the mild environment that makes growing exotic plants from around the world one of the most stunning aspects of Cornish horticulture, and all will be found bursting into flower earlier than in most parts of the UK.
Look at the following sites for the wide range of gardens open in Cornwall:
Cornwall Gardens Guide
Great Gardens of Cornwall
Here are some of the main gardens in Cornwall. Your Cornish Farm Holidays host will also have details of gardens nearby:
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Cotehele Formal gardens and a terraced rose garden surround a Tudor manor. Also see the richly planted valley garden, a medieval dovecote, pond, Victorian summerhouse and 18th-century tower. With lovely views and walks. Near Saltash. |
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Ken-Caro A 4-acre plantsman's garden with rhododendrons, |
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Pencarrow has an Italian garden, rockery, pools and stream within its 50 acres of garden, and a vast collection of beautiful rhododendrons, camellias and conifers. Near Bodmin. |
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Lanhydrock has 30 acres of gardens surrounding its 17th-century house, rebuilt after a fire in the 19th century. Formal gardens contrast with woodland walks containing rare trees. Stunning herbaceous borders. Set in vast parkland. Near Bodmin. |
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Eden Project This global garden contains huge biomes that recreate the different climates around the world, including the Mediterranean and a rainforest. An excellent family day of fun and learning. Near St Austell. |
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Heligan A fascinating garden that was lost in time for 75 years. Contains restored glasshouses with exotic fruit, a jungle valley, ponds, woodland and Italian garden. St Austell. |
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Pine Lodge A 30-acre oriental garden with over 6,000 species of plants. Woodland garden, arboretum, pinetum and a Japanese garden. St Austell. |
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The Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery A peaceful garden with rocks and water, Zen garden and Japanese Teahouse, designed for contemplation and tranquillity. Near Newquay. |
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Bosvigo includes a walled garden, Victorian conservatory, topiary, woodland walk and colourful gardens, including a Hot Garden with its August-blooming red flowers. Near Truro. |
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Trelissick has panoramic views over the Fal estuary, sweeping parkland and woodland. The gardens are ablaze with colour from rhododendrons, hydrangeas and camellias. Near Truro. |
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Trebah Exotic flowers make a cascade of colour in this sloping garden down to its own beach on the Helford River. Near Falmouth. |
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Glendurgan Bursting with exotic plants, the garden also has a laurel maze and trees from the world over. Camellias in early spring; bluebells in May. Near Falmouth |
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Trevarno A recently restored garden with a bluebell valley, sunken Italian garden, bog garden, a serpentine yew tunnel, lake and Victorian boathouse. Between Helston and Hayle. |
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St Michael's Mount An exotic garden of tender plants, which grow from the almost vertical side of the mount, topped by a fairytale castle. Near Penzance. |
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Trengwainton A jungle pathway leads to a lawn and terrace with a ha-ha. Walled gardens with tender plants, ornamental stream and ponds. Near Penzance. |
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