Gardens in Cornwall

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

Woodland sculpture garden beautifully landscaped into a Cornish hillside.

National Trust's St Michael's Mount

Explore the amazing island world of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of incredible history.

Hidden Valley Gardens

Incredible floral displays in a sheltered Cornish valley.

Caerhays Castle Gardens

Home to a National Magnolia Collection, the gardens here at Caerhays are a spring-time wonderland for visitors. The 120 acre woodland gardens are English Heritage Listed Grade II*. The origins of this historically important collection of Chinese plants can be traced back to the work of the great plant hunters Ernest Wilson (1876 - 1930) and George Forrest (1873 - 1932).

Eden Project

A magical and unique experience - one of the best gardens in the world.

Lamorran House Garden

In many gardens, it’s the flowers that take centre stage but at Lamorran House Garden it’s undoubtedly the foliage that steals the show, (as well as the foliage frames). Thanks to its position in St Mawes at the very tip of Cornwall's beautiful Roseland peninsula, Lamorran House Garden is a subtropical paradise, where lush vegetation occasionally gives way to the glinting blue of the Porthcuel estuary and the sea beyond. As you follow winding gravel paths through thickets of sculptural ferns and statuesque palms, a range of influences come to the fore. From the serenity of the Japanese-inspired koi pond to the bold, geometric foliage of the Mediterranean plus a dash of English romance. With its secluded Venetian-style viewing points, enviable microclimate and photogenic temples, this British garden excels at transporting visitors to far-flung corners of the world.

National Trust's Antony

A home with a heartbeat, still lived in today by the Carew Pole family. Breathe in the sweeping views as you explore the landscape garden, which includes a formal garden with topiary, modern sculptures and the National Collection of Daylilies.

Trewidden Garden

An unusual and tranquil collection of trees and ferns.

Pinetum Gardens

An incredible variety of garden rooms and specimen trees.

Trebah Garden

Remarkable sub-tropical haven overlooking the coast.

Pentillie Castle & Estate

This 5-star estate is considered one of the jewels of the River Tamar

The Forest Garden

If you want to see layering systems and companion planting in action and learn about the benefits of the no-dig movement then you’ve come to the right garden. With more than 30 year’s experience, The Forest Garden proprietor Simon Miles is well placed to teach you his tricks of the trade, the result of which is this productive and prepossessing site near Falmouth. Everything that grows at The Forest Garden is edible, has medicinal use or a practical purpose. And as this low maintenance but high impact method of growing uses no pesticides or herbicides, wildlife flourishes. At the nursery, visitors weave among a patchwork of fruit trees, including Cornish apple trees, Asian pear trees and cherry and nut trees before alighting at perennial plants, vegetables, herbs, which are grown with gardeners in mind. Wondering what to do with your inevitably large, leafy haul? The Forest Garden also provides forest gardening courses and consultancy and design services for gardeners looking to replicate what they’ve seen here. You’ll be putting your green fingers to good use in no time at all.

Bosahan Garden

An atmospheric selection of mature tree ferns, magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons, as well as trees and shrubs from the Southern Hemisphere.

Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden

The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important twentieth century artists. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display in the museum and garden, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.

National Trust's Cotehele

Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds. Beautiful gardens, quay and working mill on the Cornish bank of the river Tamar.

National Trust's Trelissick Gardens

A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks

Tresco Abbey Garden

The sub-tropical Abbey Garden is a glorious exception; a perennial Kew without the glass, home to thousands of exotic plants from around the world flourishing right here on the Isles of Scilly...

Prideaux Place

The current house was completed in 1592 by Sir Nicholas Prideaux. The gardens are currently undergoing restoration but are still available for public viewing.

Morrab Gardens

Morrab Gardens, Cornwall’s first public garden began welcoming guests back in 1889, and people have been drawn to this subtropical paradise at the heart of Penzance ever since. Though petite in size, that hasn’t stopped the owners amassing a generous collection of unusual plants – all with their own unique mythology, which the website helpfully delves into. From the sword-like Agave – known as the goddess of desire in Greek mythology to the haughty Hydrangea, which symbolised arrogance and frigidity in Medieval times. Other spellbinding species to look out for include the bushy Myrtle, blousy Handkerchief Tree and the perplexing Monkey Puzzle Tree. With the waves lapping in the distance, and a banquet of tropical foliage laid out before you, Morrab Gardens brings a welcome splash of the Mediterranean to these Cornish shores.

Caerhays Castle Gardens

Home to a National Magnolia Collection, the gardens here at Caerhays are a spring-time wonderland for visitors. The 120 acre woodland gardens are English Heritage Listed Grade II*. The origins of this historically important collection of Chinese plants can be traced back to the work of the great plant hunters Ernest Wilson (1876 - 1930) and George Forrest (1873 - 1932).

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

200 acres of magical gardens with an incredible legacy.

Tanglewood Wild Garden

A wild and beautiful woodland setting with ponds and sculptures.

National Trust's Trelissick Gardens

A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks

National Trust's Godolphin

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house

National Trust's Trengwainton Garden

A garden of special plants nurtured for generations by those with a passion for their beauty and extraordinary story.

Marsh Villa Gardens

This magical 3-acre water and woodland garden lies in a former tidal creek, and is rich in variety and conservational significance. With the first plantings in 1988, the garden is well established, boasting extensive herbaceous borders and mixed beds, amongst a charming network of waterways which drain the Treesmill marsh levels.

Trebah Garden

Remarkable sub-tropical haven overlooking the coast.

Enys Gardens

30 acres of tranquil historic gardens, featuring an open meadow, flower garden, New Zealand garden and much more.

Mount Edgcumbe Park, House & Gardens

Whether you are searching for a venue for a family outing or group visit, enthused by the magnificent Grade I Cornish gardens and famous historic house, combining your visit with a cruise of the River Tamar, looking for a civil wedding venue or viewing the national collection of camellias you are invited to come and explore, enjoy, learn its history or even dream awhile.

Trewidden Garden

An unusual and tranquil collection of trees and ferns.

Prideaux Place

The current house was completed in 1592 by Sir Nicholas Prideaux. The gardens are currently undergoing restoration but are still available for public viewing.

Pentillie Castle & Estate

This 5-star estate is considered one of the jewels of the River Tamar

National Trust's Penrose

Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake. Penrose features woodland tracks, stretches of coastline and open parkland, the perfect backdrop for a day out.

National Trust's Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock has something for everyone. Magnificent house, gardens, estate, cycle trails, restaurant, cafe, shop, plant sales and second-hand book shop.

Lamorran House Garden

In many gardens, it’s the flowers that take centre stage but at Lamorran House Garden it’s undoubtedly the foliage that steals the show, (as well as the foliage frames). Thanks to its position in St Mawes at the very tip of Cornwall's beautiful Roseland peninsula, Lamorran House Garden is a subtropical paradise, where lush vegetation occasionally gives way to the glinting blue of the Porthcuel estuary and the sea beyond. As you follow winding gravel paths through thickets of sculptural ferns and statuesque palms, a range of influences come to the fore. From the serenity of the Japanese-inspired koi pond to the bold, geometric foliage of the Mediterranean plus a dash of English romance. With its secluded Venetian-style viewing points, enviable microclimate and photogenic temples, this British garden excels at transporting visitors to far-flung corners of the world.

National Trust's Cotehele

Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds. Beautiful gardens, quay and working mill on the Cornish bank of the river Tamar.

Ken-Caro Garden

Ken-Caro Garden is a 4-acre domestic garden that was started in 1970 by Kenneth and Caroline Willcocks and planted with great enthusiasm. The garden has 2 lily ponds and a secret garden.

Burncoose Gardens & Nurseries

The 30 acres of woodland garden at Burncoose has a magnificent spring display of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias with spectacular hydrangeas in the summer.

Burncoose Gardens & Nurseries

The 30 acres of woodland garden at Burncoose has a magnificent spring display of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias with spectacular hydrangeas in the summer.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

Woodland sculpture garden beautifully landscaped into a Cornish hillside.

Hidden Valley Gardens

Incredible floral displays in a sheltered Cornish valley.

Pentillie Castle & Estate

This 5-star estate is considered one of the jewels of the River Tamar

Tanglewood Wild Garden

A wild and beautiful woodland setting with ponds and sculptures.

Marsh Villa Gardens

This magical 3-acre water and woodland garden lies in a former tidal creek, and is rich in variety and conservational significance. With the first plantings in 1988, the garden is well established, boasting extensive herbaceous borders and mixed beds, amongst a charming network of waterways which drain the Treesmill marsh levels.

National Trust's Trelissick Gardens

A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks

Ken-Caro Garden

Ken-Caro Garden is a 4-acre domestic garden that was started in 1970 by Kenneth and Caroline Willcocks and planted with great enthusiasm. The garden has 2 lily ponds and a secret garden.

National Trust's Cotehele

Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds. Beautiful gardens, quay and working mill on the Cornish bank of the river Tamar.

Bosahan Garden

An atmospheric selection of mature tree ferns, magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons, as well as trees and shrubs from the Southern Hemisphere.

Bonython Estate Gardens

Magnificent in Spring with traditional Cornish Rhododendrons, azaleas, woodland flowers and bulbs, colour continues to improve through the summer with soft and gentle harmonies of the herbaceous beds to explosions of hot colour in the South African areas.

Tregrehan Garden

Tucked into the head of St Austell Bay lies Cornwall's Temperate Rainforest at Tregrehan. Protected by the hills behind, massive trees and parkland, sits a sheltered botanical oasis; one of Cornwall's Great Gardens. This family run estate welcomes everyone to share and enjoy its non commercial atmospheric setting.