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 offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors, including guided tours, seasonal workshops, and access to its gardens and house. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times, ticket prices, and conditions for each offering:
Guided Tours
Garden Tours: Available from March to September each year. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides and cost £200 for a group of up to 12 people, plus garden entry. Pre-booking is essential. After the tour, visitors can explore the gardens at their leisure.
Private Tours: Tailored tours available year-round, including a family-guided house tour, a Head Gardener’s garden tour, and meals. These tours are customizable to the visitor's interests.
Events
Wreath-making Workshop: Scheduled for Thursday, 27th November, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Participants will create Christmas wreaths using materials foraged from the gardens and provided supplies. The workshop includes refreshments.
Opening Times
Trewithen Gardens: Open daily from 1st March to 30th September, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM, and the car park closes at 5:30 PM.
Trewithen House: Open Sunday to Tuesday from 26th April to 30th June 2026, and on August Bank Holiday Monday, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Guided tours are available at 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:45 PM, priced at £15 per adult. Combined house and garden entry tickets are available for £20.
Tea Shed: Open daily from 1st March to 30th September, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Plant Centre: Open daily from 1st March to 30th September, offering a variety of plants, including rare specimens.
Ticket Prices
- Garden entry: £12.50 for adults, free for children under 12.
- Individual season ticket: £40.
- Two-person season ticket: £70.
- Local residents and Cornwall Garden Society members: £10 (ID required).
- House tour: £15.
- House tour with garden entry: £20.
Group Visits
Groups of 12 or more receive a reduced garden entry rate of £10 per person. Additional tours, such as Head Gardener Tours and Horticulturalist Tours, are available for groups at specific times and prices.
Directions and Parking
Trewithen is located near the A390 and offers free parking, including disabled parking bays. The car park closes at 5:30 PM.
Historic Houses members visit free.
For other info, see the house’s own website.
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