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 Opening Times
Regular Opening
Trewithen Gardens are open seven days a week from 1st March to 30th September, from 10am to 4.30pm daily. Last entry to the gardens is at 4pm. The car park gates are locked at 5.30pm each evening.
Trewithen House Opening Times
General Opening
The house is open Sunday to Tuesday from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 30th June 2026, and on August Bank Holiday Monday. Opening hours are 12.00 noon to 4.00pm.
Guided Tours
House Tours
Public guided tours of the house are available Sunday to Tuesday from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 30th June 2026, and on August Bank Holiday Monday. Tours take place at 12.15pm, 1.30pm, and 2.45pm each day. Visitors should arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Garden Tours
Head Gardener guided tours are available for groups Monday to Friday during the main season from March to September. After the tour, visitors can wander the gardens for as long as they like.
Special Events
Sundowner Botanical Tour
Thursday 10th September, from 6pm to 8pm.
Group Visits
Groups can visit Trewithen throughout the season:
- Garden entry is available 7 days a week from 1st March to 30th September
- House tours are available Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday between 26th April and 30th June 2026
- Head Gardener tours are available Monday to Friday from March to September
Historic Houses members visit free.
For other info, see the house’s own website.
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