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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Make the most of free entry for everyone during Heritage Open Days - England's largest festival of history and culture that's brought to you by the National Trust and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Bring your friends and family along to explore 25 acres of garden that's packed with plants from around the world. A half-mile tarmac drive is bordered by walled gardens, streams and wooded paths that open out onto a terrace with sea views across Mounts Bay. Prompts around the garden encourage a sensory experience through touch, sight, sound and smell.

The café serves hot and cold drinks, light savoury snacks and a range of cakes, plus sweet and savoury gluten-free options. There's also a shop, plant centre and second-hand bookshop.

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Accessibility

Most of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs, but due to the garden's geography, visitors using manual wheelchairs will need the help of a strong companion. Electric mobility Tramper available to hire - see website for terms and conditions.

Upcoming events

Father's Day at Trengwainton 

This Father's Day, why not bring dad along to the garden for the gift of time spent with loved ones in nature? The café, shop and plant centre will also be open for treats and last minute purchases!

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21 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00

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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26 Jul to 2 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 28 other dates or times

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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6 Sep to 30 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 18 other dates or times