Spring Gardens of Cornwall...

A visit to Cornwall in Spring could not be without a trip to the many gardens to explore the flora and fauna.  You will be spoilt for choice for options on your days out...

From St Ives you have modern gardens, ancient gardens, sculpture gardens and sub tropical gardens within a short driving distance with a range of collections to suit both families and the budding horticulturalist.

Due to the warm climate, we have ferns, tropical palms and ancient trees and because of the early flowering there are fields of daffodils and a burst of colour with camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas from early spring, months before the rest of the UK.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

20 acres of gardens situated just outside Penzance with views out to St Michaels Mount this garden is a backdrop to inspirational artwork amongst woodland, streams and ponds.

Trebah Garden

A magical beautiful valley garden running down to a secluded beach on the Helford River. In Spring, Trebah comes alive with a colourful array of 100-year-old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias to brighten any day.

The National Trust also has a selection of gardens to visit:

Glendurgan Garden

Situated right next door to Trebah Garden, this sub-tropical valley garden on the Helford has fine trees, exotic plants, wildflowers, a famous maze and 'Giant's Stride' swing.

Trelissick Gardens

Scene for many Rosamunde Pilcher films, this delightful garden overlooks the Fal River and parkland with year round colour with a Country House, orchard, summer houses, café, shop, gallery and bookshop too.

Trengwainton

25 acres of woodland garden with plants from around the world, views out to St Michaels Mount and a walled kitchen garden and café.

This is just a small selection of the many wonderful places you can visit.  Further afield you can also visit these award-winning gardens too:

The Eden Project

The famous biomes and rainforest walkway with lots to do for children and adults too.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Unveiled in 1992 from under decades of overgrowth, the Lost Gardens were restored on a shoestring budget and offer over 200 acres for exploration.

With all these gardens to wander around, when you have had enough of flowers don’t forget that the beaches and coastal path are just on your doorstep too.

Hannah x