Gardens in Cornwall

Cornwall is not only home to far stretching dramatic coastline and countryside, but also a number of beautiful and historic gardens. Across this ancient land are gardens rooted in history; here's a list of the best of them to visit in Cornwall which we've reopened in line with Government guidance for exploring local to you.

Visiting this summer

We’ve reopened the places you love, safely and in line with government guidance. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Great gardens in Cornwall

Orange rose with a backdrop of purple catmint and the north corner of the house.

Antony 

Near Torpoint, the garden at Antony is home to playful topiary, intriguing sculptures, fountains and sweeping views over the water. In summer, the garden comes to life with roses, peonies, daylilies and catmint.

Flowers in The Terraces in summer at Cotehele, Cornwall

Cotehele 

Glorious Cornish garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore. The garden features terraces, ponds and orchards with 150 local apple varieties.

Herbaceous borders at Godolphin in the summer

Godolphin 

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden rich in archaeology and wildlife. In the walled King's Garden, cloud-like box hedges follow neat paths where you can wander and breathe in the perfume of highly scented roses and lavender.

Visitors bridge Glendurgan jungle

Glendurgan Garden 

Peaceful and playful valley garden near Falmouth, where big leaves and exotic flowers thrive in the jungle-like lower valley and sun-loving specimens enjoy the upper banks. Colourful wild flowers are currently covering the grassy banks above the maze and bring vibrant colour to the garden for visitors to enjoy.

Spring blossom in the garden at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Lanhydrock 

You'll find ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths on Lanhydrock's estate, near Bodmin. There's no need to book to walk around the estate, but tickets must be booked to visit the garden.

Agapanthus in the foreground of the orchard at Trengwainton

Trengwainton Garden 

Sheltered garden bursting with exotic trees and shrubs where you can follow in the footsteps of the 1920s plant hunters to see plants that flowered in Britain for the first time. Winding wooded paths lead to sea views across Mount's Bay.

Trelissick House viewed from the river

Trelissick 

An estate with maritime views and woodland walks, near Truro. Explore the meandering paths through the garden, leading to exotic plants and herbaceous borders.

Lavender in front of the summer house

Trerice 

Tranquil small but varied garden complete with Elizabethan knot garden, wild meadow and orchard, open for local walkers.