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Trengwainton Garden

Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8RZ
01736363148
Two car parks plus separate mobility parking available close to café and 100 yards from garden entrance. Drop-off point available near reception.

About Trengwainton Garden

A sheltered garden that’s nestled between the moors and the sea and nurtures an award-winning plant collection. This garden of contrasts has winding wooded paths that climb to an open, grassy terrace with sea views across Mount’s Bay.

A gentle stream runs through the centre and the carriage drive is bordered by colourful streamside planting and meadows.

Ten sections of walled gardens with ornamental and productive areas were built in 1815 and some contain unique sloping beds.

There’s a café, gift shop, plant centre and second-hand bookshop.

Discover plants from around the world

When the Bolitho family donated Trengwainton Garden to the National Trust in 1961, it was the significance of the plant collection that made it so special.

Some of the rhododendrons you see here were largely grown from seed gathered in north-east Assam and upper Burma by Frank Kingdon-Ward on his 1927-8 plant collecting expedition and first flowered in Britain in this very garden.

Other plants originate from South America, the Far East and New Zealand, with some – like the giant tree ferns – having a history that dates back to prehistoric times

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Public Transport Links

A regular bus service stops right outside the garden gates.

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Opening dates and times 2025

16 February to 02 November

Sunday to Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday)

10.00 – 5.00 (last entry/last orders 4.30)

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What Visitors Say

"It was so beautiful. Amazing floral display, friendly staff and great café."
"The Easter trail they organised was exceptionally good for our disabled son who has learning disabilities."
"It is a beautiful place. Nice gift shop, good cafe with good selection, accessible toilets, friendly staff, convenient disabled parking"

Trengwainton Garden News

Trengwainton's 104 yr old Magnolia Campbellii credit NT_Marina Rule

Magnolias herald the arrival of spring at National Trust places in Cornwall 

Have you ever had a close look at a magnolia flower bud? Not only is it one of the most incredible natural wonders, but it is also super insulated, when you can, do take a […]

National Trust- Sophie Bolesworth

Community is at the heart of Trengwainton’s award-winning Winter Lights 

Following success at the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards, where Trengwainton’s 2023 Winter Lights event won silver for the Tourism Event/Festival of the Year, the National Trust is looking forward to presenting this year’s event which […]

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Embrace the magic of Christmas with the National Trust in Cornwall 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/christmas Across Cornwall, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get […]

Trengwainton Garden Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the garden and café garden (assistance dogs only inside the café and second-hand bookshop).
How accessible is the garden?
The garden is on an incline and around 75% is accessible to wheelchair users; the main drive is tarmac and other paths are gravel. An electric mobility scooter is available to hire. See Trengwainton’s website for full access details.

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