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Trevarno Estate and Gardens

Trevarno, Crowntown, nr Helston, Cornwall TR13 0RU

Tel: 01326 574274 Fax: 01326 574282

e-mail: info@trevarno.co.uk

website: www.trevarno.co.uk

The jewel in the crown, at the heart of the estate, is 70 acres of enchanting gardens and grounds featuring one of Cornwall's largest and most diverse plant collections set within magnificent formal, informal and woodland areas. The gardens include numerous specimen shrubs and trees, a stunning bluebell valley, ornamental lake with picturesque Victorian Boathouse and formal cascade, Sunken Italian Garden, Serpentine Yew Tunnel, extensive Pinetum, Bamboo collection, atmospheric Rockery and Grotto, the Great Lawn and Summer Terrace and many other interesting features.

Restoration has been ongoing at Trevarno for the past ten years and current projects include the upper Walled Garden, Gothic Potting Shed attached to the lower Walled Garden, and a recently uncovered ancient carriage driveway.

A remarkable celebration of Britain's gardening heritage can be found in the National Museum of Gardening, which features the country's largest and most comprehensive collection of gardening antiques, memorabilia and ephemera. A wide range of handmade soaps and skincare products are produced using the purest plant oils and materials available and visitors can sample the products, which are available for sale, in the Organic Herbal Workshop. Refreshments are available in the Fountain Garden Conservatory and there is a childrens adventure play are. A 2km walk takes you through the estate and offers excellent views.

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