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Because of its temperate climate, West Cornwall is blessed with several lovely gardens containing sub-tropical plants such as palms, magnolias, bamboos and aloes. Thanks to Samuel Pidwell, who in 1841 bought a three-acre plot sloping down to the sea, Morrab Gardens now contains an astonishing collection of plants such as tree ferns and cordylines, as well as an elegant bandstand, a fountain and two ornamental ponds, a memorial to the Penzance men who died during the Boer War, and Morrab House, and independent subscription library.
Penlee Park has tennis courts and a children's playground, also a pond and large, well established trees and bushes, and a summer only outdoor theatre.
On the outskirts of Penzance are three more beautiful gardens.
Trewidden has a combination of giant ferns growing amongst ancient tin workings, a formal walled garden. It is open from mid February to the end of September.
The other two gardens are open until the end of October and could not be more different from each other.
Trengwainton is a sheltered garden with exotic trees and shrubs, a winding stream, and unusual walled gardens said to be built to the dimensions of Noah's Ark. Trengwainton is open Sunday to Thursday from 10.30am- 5pm.
The beautiful Queen Anne house at Trereife is the perfect place for a family day out. Guided tours of the house, parterre, terraces and a tropical house with free-flying butterflies, tea room, pottery and play area. Trereife is open daily from 11am-5pm.
From spring onwards the dramatic coastline of West Cornwall is covered with swathes of heady scented semi-wild narcissi and golden daffodils, fluffy pink windswept thrift, powder-blue quill, and snowy white campion. By early June, in woods and on cliff slopes, the ground is carpeted with bluebells, while roadside banks bloom with a riot of sweet, vivid wild flowers.
St Michael's Mount, home of the St Aubyn Family, rises gracefully to the church and castle at its summit. With buildings dating from the 12th century and a unique maritime garden created in terraces just above the sea, this extraordinary place can be reached across the causeway at low tide or by a short boat trip at other times.
At the heart of St Ives are the immaculate Trewyn Gardens, while the town's lanes and courtyards are awash with hanging baskets and flower tubs that make St Ives a regular winner of the Britain in Bloom awards and Gold Award winner of Entente Florale 2005.
Please check opening times before setting off.
Penlee Park has tennis courts and a children's playground, also a pond and large, well established trees and bushes, and a summer only outdoor theatre.
On the outskirts of Penzance are three more beautiful gardens.
Trewidden has a combination of giant ferns growing amongst ancient tin workings, a formal walled garden. It is open from mid February to the end of September.
The other two gardens are open until the end of October and could not be more different from each other.
Trengwainton is a sheltered garden with exotic trees and shrubs, a winding stream, and unusual walled gardens said to be built to the dimensions of Noah's Ark. Trengwainton is open Sunday to Thursday from 10.30am- 5pm.
The beautiful Queen Anne house at Trereife is the perfect place for a family day out. Guided tours of the house, parterre, terraces and a tropical house with free-flying butterflies, tea room, pottery and play area. Trereife is open daily from 11am-5pm.
From spring onwards the dramatic coastline of West Cornwall is covered with swathes of heady scented semi-wild narcissi and golden daffodils, fluffy pink windswept thrift, powder-blue quill, and snowy white campion. By early June, in woods and on cliff slopes, the ground is carpeted with bluebells, while roadside banks bloom with a riot of sweet, vivid wild flowers.
St Michael's Mount, home of the St Aubyn Family, rises gracefully to the church and castle at its summit. With buildings dating from the 12th century and a unique maritime garden created in terraces just above the sea, this extraordinary place can be reached across the causeway at low tide or by a short boat trip at other times.
At the heart of St Ives are the immaculate Trewyn Gardens, while the town's lanes and courtyards are awash with hanging baskets and flower tubs that make St Ives a regular winner of the Britain in Bloom awards and Gold Award winner of Entente Florale 2005.
Please check opening times before setting off.
Cornish Thatched Cottage
Penzance Gardens
West Conrwall Gardens