Pencarrow House & Gardens
Home of the Molesworth-St Aubyns for almost 500 years.
Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3AG
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Owned, loved and lived in by the family. Pencarrow is a Georgian house with Grade II* listed gardens.
Enjoy a guided tour with a difference and step back into the past with stories of the Molesworths past and present! We have a superb collection of portraits, furniture and porcelain.
You’ll find walks through 50 acres of beautiful formal and woodland gardens, a Victorian rockery, Italian garden, many different varieties of rhododendrons, a lake, Iron Age hill fort and icehouse.
Pencarrow has a café, gift shop, plants for sale and childrens playground. Dogs welcome in the gardens and can have a run off the lead in the woods. We also offer weddings.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Pencarrow House and Gardens is a historic estate located in Cornwall, offering a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for visiting the estate:
General Opening Times
- The gardens will re-open on 1st March 2026, operating daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM until 31st October 2026.
- The house, café, and shop will re-open on 30th March 2026, open daily except Saturdays until 30th October 2026.
- House tours start at 11:15 AM and occur every 45 minutes, with the last tour at 3:00 PM. Tours last approximately one hour.
- The Peacock Café operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last orders at 4:30 PM. Lunches are served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
- The gift shop is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Special Events
- Snowdrop Gardens: Open on 7th and 8th February 2026.
- Easter Trail: Held on 5th and 6th April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Normal garden entry fees apply, but under 16s enter for free.
- Bluebell & Wild Garlic Sunday: Scheduled for 3rd May 2026.
- ABBA by Moonlight: A special event on 23rd July 2026.
- Teddy Bear Picnic: Takes place on 9th August 2026.
- Summer Craft Fair: Held on 15th and 16th August 2026.
- Celebration of Enid Blyton Day: Scheduled for 23rd August 2026.
- The Sword in the Stone: A performance on 25th August 2026.
- Christmas Artisan Fair: Held on 21st and 22nd November 2026.
Admission Prices
- House and Gardens: Adults £18.75, 5-16 year olds £5.00, under 5s free, registered disabled £14.50.
- Gardens Only: Adults £11.00, under 16s free, registered disabled £8.00.
- Private Tours: £60 per person (minimum two people), £50 per person for groups of six or more.
Additional Information
- Dogs are welcome in the gardens but not inside the house (except assistance dogs).
- Parking is free, but all visitors must register their visit at the shop.
- Accessibility options include ramps, wheelchairs, and a film of the upper floor for those unable to climb stairs.
For more details, visitors are encouraged to plan their visit according to the specific opening times and events listed above.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House & gardens: £16.75
Under 16’s free
Gardens only: £10
Under 16’s free
No charge if just visiting the cafe
Concessions available
Groups of over 20 people will receive discounted entry.
For group visits please e-mail [email protected]
We offer visits to primary schools. Visits are tailored to each group and complement the school curriculum.
Please contact us on (01208) 841369 to arrange a visit.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
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