Trewithen
Lived in by the same family for over 250 years, the 200-yard long lawn surely gives one of the most memorable house and garden vistas in England.
Grampound Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DD
Meaning ‘house of the trees’, Trewithen is a Palladian house by Thomas Edwards of Greenwich, lived in by the same family for over 250 years.
Interiors include the Dining Room by Sir Robert Taylor with rococo plasterwork, and family collections. Much of the furniture was made for the house.
The site features outstanding gardens with rare plants, including tree magnolias and many other rare species. The 200-yard long lawn gives one of the most memorable house and garden vistas in England.
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Trewithen Gardens
Regular Opening
The gardens are open seven days a week from 1st March to 30th September. Opening hours are 10am to 4.30pm daily. Last entry to the gardens is at 4pm, and the car park gates will be locked at 5.30pm.
Trewithen House
Public Opening
The house is open to the public from Sunday to Tuesday, from 26th April to 30th June 2026, and on August Bank Holiday Monday. Opening hours are 12.00 noon to 4.00pm.
Guided Tours
Guided tours of the house are available on each day the house is open (Sunday to Tuesday, 26th April to 30th June 2026, and August Bank Holiday Monday). Tours depart at 12.15pm, 1.30pm, and 2.45pm.
Group Visits
Garden Entry
Group visits to the gardens are available seven days a week during the standard garden season (1st March to 30th September).
Specialist Tours
- Head Gardener Tours: Available Monday to Friday at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00
- Horticulturalist Tours: Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00
- House Tours: Available on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, between 26th April to 30th June 2026
Historic Houses members visit free.
For other info, see the house’s own website.
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