Discover more at Trengwainton Garden
Find out when Trengwainton Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Eating and shopping at Trengwainton Garden
Whether you’re finding refreshment in the garden café or inspiration for the perfect souvenir in the National Trust shop, eating and shopping at Trengwainton is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the high street. There's also a plant centre and second-hand bookshop for added choice. Find out more about what's on offer across these outlets.
Eating at Trengwainton
Situated in its own walled garden, the café serves hot and cold drinks and light meals including soup, one pot stews, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and savoury pastries. For those with a sweet tooth we also have a delicious range of cakes and of course, Cornish cream teas. Hot food is served between midday and 3.00pm, with last orders for all other food and drink, 4.30pm.
Allergen information
We've sweet and savoury gluten-free options, but we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free. If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask a member of staff who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
Thank you
Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.
Shopping at Trengwainton
The National Trust shop
From artisan treats to pocket-money purchases, there’s a wide range of gift ideas and souvenirs to choose from in the National Trust shop, including locally made products.
The plant centre
If you're feeling enthusiastic after visiting the garden, why not take home a living memory? The plant centre stocks a wide range of peat-free, Trengwainton-inspired plants, as well as ornaments for the garden and tools to help with your green-fingered exploits.
The second-hand bookshop
Located in the former head gardener’s cottage in the walled garden, the second-hand bookshop offers titles on a wide range of subjects. Remember, every book you buy helps to fund our conservation work in the garden. Previously funded projects include replacing a smelly, noisy petrol mower with an electric one, helping us towards our goal of carbon net zero as an organisation by 2030.
Thank you
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
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