Trewithen Garden and House

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Internationally renowned gardens with a collection of rare trees and shrubs

Open for the 2022 season from 1st March – 30th September

Please check back for 2023 opening times.

Trewithen Gardens and House has been the home of the Hawkins Family since 1715. These internationally renowned gardens have a collection of rare trees and shrubs. The gardens have been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide to the South West and it is RHS recommended.

Trewithen means “house of trees” and with thirty acres of surrounding parkland the name couldn’t be more appropriate.

Facilities and access

Tickets available to order in advance (not mandatory, but advised) – book via this link
Disabled access available around majority of the garden
Toilets
Level parking
Dogs on lead welcome

Address

Grampound Road
Truro
TR2 4DD

2022 Opening times

Gardens

Daily: 10.00 – 16.30 from Tuesday 1st March until Friday 30th September

(Walled Garden: open daily as part of the Silent Space initiative)

Trewithen House

Following the restoration of the House, guided tours will be available from 24th April through to 28 June on a Sunday-Tues inclusive, with timings between 1300-1500.

Tea Shed

Open daily from March until 30th September.

Key Links:

View parks and gardens:

Boscawen Park

The favourite park of Truro’s children, here you will find the refurbished children’s natural play area with swings, slides, climbing equipment and sandpits.

Daubuz Moor

Offering a haven to wildlife within minutes of the city centre, the land known as Daubuz Moors was given to the citizens of Truro in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

Furniss Island

Named after the popular Cornish biscuit company which once ran its factory in Truro overlooking this green area.

Glasteinan Woods

Nestled behind the Beechwood Parc housing estate, the Glasteinan Woodland is a small section of semi-native broadleaved woodland.

National Trust Trelissick

Trelissick House and Garden are positioned in one of the most spectacular locations with stunning views looking over the Fal River and towards Falmouth.

Penrose Water Gardens

Penrose Water Gardens was established 45 years ago within a woodland valley on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall. Includes 6 acres of marshland and woodland with over 40 lily ponds.

Trevince Estate Gardens

Trevince is a private country estate in the heart of Cornwall. It is open for booked groups of 12+ visitors to enjoy a stroll around their 18th century Walled Garden.

Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens is a hidden gem in Truro city centre. It is laid out on a steep south facing slope and is typical of late 19th century style of trees and shrubs.

Official guide to the city & Rural district

Trewithen Garden and House

Internationally renowned gardens with a collection of rare trees and shrubs