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Trengwainton Garden
CornwallSheltered garden bursting with exotic trees and shrubs
Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8RZ
Important notice
Due to road closures in Heamoor between 27 July to 2 Sept, visitors are advised to approach the garden from the A3071 St Just to Penzance road.
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Opening times for 13 August 2026
Asset Opening time Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00 Second-hand bookshop 11:00 - 16:00 Last entry to the garden and last orders at the café 4.30pm
Garden
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £15.40 £14.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.70 £7.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £38.50 £35.00 1 adult + 3 children £23.10 £21.00 Group (Adult 18+) £13.30 Group (Child 5-17) £6.65 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
Open 11am-4pm
- Café
Accessed from within the garden
- Car park
Gates close 5.15pm
- Cycle parking
Behind visitor reception
- Dogs allowed
Dogs welcome on short leads in garden, shop and café garden (assistance dogs only inside café and bookshop)
- Electric vehicle charging point
Four EV chargers at the bottom-right of the main car park, available during garden opening hours only
- Family friendly
Seasonal activities during school holidays
- Plant shop
- Shop
- Toilet
Including accessible toilets in car park, garden and café
Accessible parking and toilets. Induction loop. Mobility tramper for hire. Gradual incline in garden with tarmac drive and gravel paths.
- Accessible route and/or map
Click here to view the full accessibility guide for Trengwainton on the AccessAble website
Accessible route and/or map - more information- Accessible toilet
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Designated parking
- Drop-off point
At the white railings by the reception, otherwise 1:9 gradient slope from car park to reception.
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to shop
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Pre-booking strongly recommended - T&Cs apply
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access to café
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Wheelchairs available
Booking recommended
- By road
- follow signs from A30 or A3071 St Just to Penzance roadParking: free, 150 yards
- On foot
- from Penzance via Heamoor village
- By train
- Penzance 2 miles
- By bus
- The hourly No4 bus from Penzance station stops directly outside the garden entrance. For up to date timetables please visit www.transportforcornwall.co.uk.
- Cycling
- NCN3, 2½ miles Bike rack available for bike parking by visitor reception (on LHS just beyond the door/porch)
Planning your visit
Events at Trengwainton
Find out about the events we have planned at Trengwainton.
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Explorer Pass
Not a member? If you're planning a trip to Cornwall this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass to enjoy unlimited entry to Trengwainton alongside most of the other places in our care. With 4, 8 and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.
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Your accessible visit to Trengwainton
Find all the information you need for your accessible visit to Trengwainton; from help with mobility issues to how our key information is available in a range of different formats.
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Visiting Trengwainton with your dog
All the dog-friendly information you need about visiting Trengwainton with your four-legged friend.
Visiting Trengwainton with a school group
Find the information you need for bringing your class to Trengwainton.
Highlights
Garden
Woodland garden with award-winning plant collection, ponds, streams and sea views. Ten sections of walled garden with ornamental and productive areas.
Garden Café
Café set in its own walled garden with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving drinks, cakes, ice cream and light lunches. Accessed from within the garden. Last orders 4.30pm.
Shop
Gifts, homeware, books, local produce and gardening accessories. Buy Trengwainton-inspired plants in the plant centre.
Second-hand bookshop
Bookshop set in the old head gardener's cottage, with pre-loved books on a range of subjects.
Spotlight events
Summer of Play at Trengwainton
Get set for a Summer of Play at Trengwainton with the return of family favourites such as the water stocks, tug of war and lots more. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, visit the wildling village in collaboration with Imagine Outdoors for weaving, wood whittling, storytelling and flower crafts.
Join in the dancing with VOX Dance Studios
On Wednesdays 19 & 26 August, VOX Dance Studios will bring their energetic team along for exciting dance workshops, fun-filled party games and a touch of sparkle with biodegradable face glitter. Sessions will run at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm in the orchard, but don't worry if you arrive at a different time, simply jump in and join the fun whenever you get there.
Sensory September at Trengwainton
Explore the garden with your senses and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the different areas through touch, listening and visual prompts.
Free entry to Trengwainton during Heritage Open Days
There's free entry to Trengwainton from 13-17 & 20 Sept (closed Fri & Sat) to enjoy the sea views, winding wooded paths, walled gardens and a shop, café and bookshop.
What's on at Trengwainton Garden
Find out more about all the exciting events we have planned this season.
Things to see and do
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The garden at Trengwainton
With its winding wooded paths, sea views and walled gardens, Trengwainton is a place of contrasts. Explore its collection of award-winning plants and other highlights.
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Family days out at Trengwainton
Explore our ideas for fun and accessible days out for the family, in a garden with room to run, hide, explore and have lots of adventures in nature.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Trengwainton Garden
Eating and shopping at Trengwainton is a world away from the high street with the café, National Trust shop, plant centre and second-hand bookshop all set within the tranquillity of the garden. Find out more.
Places to stay
Nanceglos House
This estate cottage has an atmospheric living space with large windows and tall ceilings.
Bosigran
A rustic converted barn near the coast but in the heart of the countryside - perfect for exploring West Cornwall.
Zennor Honor's House
A remote stone cottage, with nothing but green fields and sea-views in sight.
Count House Cottage
Once a mining workshop, now a cosy cottage with timber-framed ceilings and sea views.
The Canyack
High on the slopes of the secluded Cot Valley, this old miner’s cottage is full of character.
Godolphin House
Combining 17th-century luxury with modern décor, this large manor provides a memorable stay.
Upcoming events
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Trengwainton's Summer of Play
Get set for family fun at Trengwainton with our Summer of Play, in collaboration with Imagine Outdoors (26 Jul to 02 Sept).
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Join in the dancing at Trengwainton Garden
VOX Dance Studios' renowned Dance Camp Days are coming to Trengwainton Garden on Wednesdays 19 and 26 August, bringing an action-packed experience full of music and fun!
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Sensory September at Trengwainton
From 06 - 30 September you're invited to explore Trengwainton with your senses. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the different garden sections through touch, listening and visual prompts.
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Free entry to Trengwainton for Heritage Open Days
There's free entry to Trengwainton from 13-17 & 20 Sept (closed Fri & Sat) to enjoy the sea views, winding wooded paths, walled gardens and a shop, café and bookshop.
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Trengwainton's October half-term family fun
Make the most of October half term with our autumn-themed family activities.
About Trengwainton Garden
Trengwainton - 'Home of springs' - is set between the moors and the sea and nutures an award-winning plant collection. In this warm and luxuriant garden are plants from across the globe - some of which flowered here for the first time in the British Isles.
Winding wooded paths follow a half-mile incline to sea views across Mount's Bay and the descent via the drive is bordered by a stream garden and open meadows.
Ten sections of walled gardens with ornamental and productive areas were built in 1815, with the five upper compartments said to be built to the dimensions of Noah's Ark and containing unique sloping beds.
Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden.
Trengwainton Garden is a member of the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions.
History
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History of Trengwainton Garden
Uncover the history of Trengwainton Garden and its rare plant specimens from around the world.
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Sir Rose Price, Trengwainton and Jamaica
Before Trengwainton came into the ownership of the Bolitho family in 1867, it was owned by Rose Price, a Cornish magistrate and descendant of a Cornish-Jamaican plantation-owning family. Learn more about the early history of Trengwainton and the owner responsible for its transformation from a modest farmhouse to a landed estate.
Our work
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Our work at Trengwainton Garden
Discover the work we are doing to protect the flora and fauna from disease and ensure they remain healthy.
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Trengwainton Garden
