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 and House offer a variety of attractions and events for visitors, with specific opening times and conditions for each.
Garden Tours
Group garden tours are available from March to September each year. These tours cost £200 for a group of up to 12 people, plus garden entry fees. Pre-booking is essential. After the tour, visitors can explore the gardens at their leisure.
Private Tours
Private tours are available all year round and include a guided house tour, a Head Gardener’s tour of the gardens, and meals. These tours are tailored to the visitor's interests and must be booked in advance.
Plant Centre
The Plant Centre is open from 1st March to 30th September, offering a range of plants, including rare specimens. Visitors can browse and purchase plants during these dates.
Trewithen Gardens
The gardens are open daily from 1st March to 30th September, from 10am to 4:30pm. Last entry is at 4pm, and the car park gates close at 5:30pm. Admission prices are:
- Adult: £12.50
- Children under 12: Free
- Individual season ticket: £40
- Two-person season ticket: £70
- Local residents and Cornwall Garden Society members: £10 (ID required)
Trewithen House
The house is open from Sunday to Tuesday, between 26th April and 30th June 2026, and on August Bank Holiday Monday, from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm. Guided tours are available at 12:15pm, 1:30pm, and 2:45pm, priced at £15 per adult. Combined house and garden entry tickets are available for £20.
Tea Shed
The Tea Shed is open daily from 1st March to 30th September, from 10am to 4:30pm. It offers light lunches, coffee, cakes, and traditional Cornish cream teas. No garden ticket is required to visit the Tea Shed.
Events
Trewithen hosts various events, including workshops and creative classes. For example, a wreath-making workshop is scheduled for Thursday, 27th November, from 1pm to 4pm.
Group Visits
Groups of 12 or more can enjoy reduced garden entry rates of £10 per person. Head Gardener Tours and Horticulturalist Tours are available on specific days and times, with prices starting at £8 per person. House tours for groups are available during the house's open season.
Historic Houses members visit free.
For other info, see the house’s own website.
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