Trengwainton Garden
Trengwainton Garden
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • jrapeter
    Bude, United Kingdom907 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very attractive NT garden
    This is a relatively small National Trust garden. The house is not open to the public. That having been said the gardens are semi-tropical and still partially flowering in October. They must be extremely pretty and colourful in spring. We enjoyed the walk and the surroundings. It was very relaxing, peaceful and tranquil on the Sunday afternoon that we visited. The terrace at the furthest point of the gardens affords an amazing view down to Newlyn and across the bay to the Mullion side. You only need about an hour or so here to include the walk, the walled garden and a quick coffee in the café. It was a very good time-filler for us after 3 hours on the coast path and before getting ready for an evening meal.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 22, 2023
  • cngj
    Looe, United Kingdom773 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of magnolias in March
    We visited here with our young children back in March last year. We were lucky that there were lots of magnolias and camelias in flower. We also enjoyed the tree ferns and the plants in the walled garden. We stayed for most of the day and had lovely cakes in the cafe. We'll be back to see it at a different time of year.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written February 18, 2024
  • Cat
    St Ives, United Kingdom691 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant place to spend a day relaxing in the peaceful gardens.
    It is still one of my favourite places to explore, I always manage to find a little pocket of the Garden I've not explored before. Absolutely divine lunch in the cafe on site, too. Secondhand book shop. A few different toilet blocks. Visited with my parents plenty of seating dotted around.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 17, 2024
  • Hannah
    Bristol, United Kingdom34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really great NT site
    Easily my favourite NT place so far. I visited on a very hot March day and found it to be fairly quiet and incredibly peaceful, it was amazing to see so many beautiful plants and explore the different paths. The lady in the shop who scanned my card kindly gave me a map and talked me through each section of the gardens, she was very helpful! I will definitely be returning at different times of the year to see what else is in bloom!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 17, 2024
  • Chris and Jean
    Derbyshire, United Kingdom591 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easily accessible to those with limited mobility
    Very pleasant garden where the azaleas, camelias and magnolias are magnificent in late April, and as always you'll enjoy it more on a sunny day! Awkward to reach by public transport (the Penzance to St Just bus passes by but the service is infrequent), so we took a taxi from our base in Newlyn (c.£11). Good wide level paths suitable for wheelchair and rollator access, and if heading for the Terrace I would advise disabled users to go up the main driveway (which is surfaced) and then [if desired] return via the parallel track through the woods (which is unsurfaced but very gently downhill). Very friendly staff / volunteers manning the fort in reception.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 5, 2024
  • Diane R
    Helston, United Kingdom153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning gardens
    Trengwainton is a beautiful, peaceful tropical delight with views down to the bay. It was very quiet when we visited which made it all the more romantic. Lots of beautiful colourful specimens to inspire you - lost count of the tree ferns - we really loved it. Of all the Cornish gardens you can visit, this is probably our second favourite after Trebah - absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a trip.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 7, 2024
  • Monsieurslinky
    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom243 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The glorious garden
    Trengwainton is a heavenly garden experience. Carefully constructed paths winding their way through magnolia trees and ferns led us gently on our amble. There were moments of contemplation on the many benches and moments of reflection by the beautiful stream. Colourful primrose planting painted a picture of beauty. Relaxing, inspiring and rewarding at every turn.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 5, 2024
  • Cronton
    302 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely to walk around these gardens
    Lovely couple of visits to Trengwainton Gardens. Enjoyed the guided walk with NT volunteer and enjoyed meeting nice group of people on the walk. Lunch as usual was tasty and good value for money.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 7, 2024
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Roy V
Leatherhead, UK622 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Friends
The one-way route is mainly uphill through a formal tree lined path to an open space with a view of the house and distant bay views. The one way Covid 19 route then returns on the main drive to a pleasant but uninspiring walled garden where there was a tightly controlled tea garden. All seating here is open air, assisted bY a few umbrellas. NT volunteers may want to note that the cafe refuse any staff discount. Overall a pleasant visit at a time when colour is rare, but there was little or no information at the outset or on the well signed route.
Written September 14, 2020
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familytravel4x4
Liphook, UK627 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Visited on 3rd October, so our rating is based on not seeing the gardens at their best. We enjoyed the walk through the woods amongst a vast range of ferns with some magnificent tree ferns. However the kitchen garden and associated walled gardens were very much ‘over’ and lacking any interest. Luckily we are NT members so not an issue re costs, but if you were paying £9.50 you could be somewhat aggrieved. April/ May would appear at be the best time to visit to enjoy the rhododendrons, azaleas and camellia.
Written October 3, 2021
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Jeff H
Southend-on-Sea, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Essential to currently book so don’t turn up on the chance. Great walks around beautiful gardens with stunning views from behind the house where in good weather great for picnics with or without kids. But maybe best of all is the fabulous cafe which even during these current times is serving best ever Cornish cream tea always ask for two scones and they let you go back for more jam or cream but have never had the need to.
Written October 6, 2020
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Paul T
Newport, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
This garden is fascinating. The stone walls are covered in mosses and lichens, even palm trees. There are palm trees throughout the gardens, some of which must be very old judging by their size. There are areas designated to various plant types and every corner turned reveals something new and interesting. Due to the time of year, work was only just beginning on the various 'room's within the walled gardens but it is clear what this area might look like in a few months. The walks are well laid out and easy to navigate, although our dog did find it quite uncomfortable to walk on being made of a sharp gravel. Tea and cake at the tea room was a welcome and to our visit although the Victoria Sponge was a bit dry. The rest of my family had no complaints with their choices. Great place to visit with an interesting history. A must see if you're in this area.
Written March 28, 2022
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Alicia M
High Wycombe, UK104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
My husband and I came here while visiting the area on our honeymoon and we both absolutely loved it. The gardens are really beautiful and peaceful. All the blossoms were out which looked lovely, and we were lucky in that it was a beautiful day. We pottered around the gardens and the second hand book shop and then had lunch in the cafe. The food was fantastic. Absolutely delicious and good quality. My only recommendation is that they should have one or two more vegan options. Overall though the gardens are worth visiting, the staff were incredibly friendly, and we would definitely go back.
Written February 28, 2020
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Jasmine38Chichester UK
Chichester, UK1,948 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
As good as some of the more expensive gardens in the area. Spent about an hour walking around. Mainly dense sub tropical woodland like trails but some nice flowering plants on the terrace, along the drive and in the walled garden. Would be especially nice to visit in Spring as lots of azalea and rhodedendron bushes.

Only disappointment was the cafe. Freshly baked scones looked delicious but it was a rainy day and staff would only allow outside seating. Really?! Are NT not familiar with the current Covid rules?! Bet most of those scones ended up in the bin as everyone who went in whilst we were there came straight out again without buying anything because of the restrictions applied.
Written June 27, 2021
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Monsieurslinky
Northamptonshire, UK243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
Our visit to Trengwainton Garden yesterday was one we shall cherish.

From the moment we set foot on the pathway, we were engulfed by a jungle of gigantic plants, from stunning rhododendrons to enormous ferns. We were shrouded in what felt like a tropical wilderness. I remarked to my partner that we could easily be in the Caribbean.

Dense planting allowed for a feeling of secrecy as we followed the route, which appealed.

A charming open lawn and terrace with spectacular views of the sea offered a short venture out of the tropics. Several couples had perched on seating areas in this area, some reading, some pausing for photographs of the vista.

A walled garden later in the walk was a treat, I was particularly impressed by a rare Euphorbia and a rather odd looking plant, apologetic in appearance, but more than making up for it with a sumptuous vanilla essence.

Our visit was wonderful. A must visit.
Written June 9, 2021
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JandP_Cotswolds
Stroud, UK434 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We clearly went at the wrong time of year as there was little in flower. The fern trees are magnificent, but we saw little else of any great interest in the main gardens or the kitchen garden. Not clear why the kitchen garden should be so bare in October. The views over Mount's Bay are somewhat long distance and much better from the coast.

As NT members we didn't pay for entry, but we would have been unhappy paying the £9.50 entry fee to see so little. There is no entry to the house.

This would, hopefully, be a better place to visit in the spring when the rhododendron and magnolia are in flower.
Written October 12, 2021
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Chris and Jean
Derbyshire, UK591 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Very pleasant garden where the azaleas, camelias and magnolias are magnificent in late April, and as always you'll enjoy it more on a sunny day!

Awkward to reach by public transport (the Penzance to St Just bus passes by but the service is infrequent), so we took a taxi from our base in Newlyn (c.£11).

Good wide level paths suitable for wheelchair and rollator access, and if heading for the Terrace I would advise disabled users to go up the main driveway (which is surfaced) and then [if desired] return via the parallel track through the woods (which is unsurfaced but very gently downhill). Very friendly staff / volunteers manning the fort in reception.
Written May 5, 2024
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Gillyhasbean
Leicestershire143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Even towards the end of September there is a lot of colour in the garden. The plants and trees are beautiful. There are plenty of seats dotted around the garden. I sat and enjoyed the birdsong in one shady area and the view over Mounts Bay from the terrace. There is quite an art in maintaining gardens so that they still look natural and the Trengwainton gardeners have achieved this. Even though the gardens are popular it is possible to get away from other visitors and really enjoy the peace. There is a cafe in the grounds - the coffee and scones are excellent!
Written September 21, 2022
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