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
Trewithen Gardens is open seven days a week from 1st March to 30th September. The gardens are open from 10am to 4.30pm daily. Please note that last entry to the gardens is at 4pm, and the car park gates are locked at 5.30pm.
Trewithen House
Trewithen House is open from Sunday to Tuesday during the following periods:
- 26th April to 30th June 2026
- August Bank Holiday Monday
Opening hours are 12.00 noon to 4.00pm.
Guided House Tours
Guided tours of the house are available each day the house is open (Sunday to Tuesday, 26th April to 30th June 2026, and August Bank Holiday Monday). Tours depart at the following times:
- 12.15pm
- 1.30pm
- 2.45pm
Historic Houses members visit free.
For other info, see the house’s own website.
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