2-for-1 Gardens in Cornwall
Discover which gardens in Cornwall are taking part in our 2-for-1 gardens-to-visit promotion 2023, from the tropical and exotic to the playful and wild.
Famous for its long coastline of high cliffs and tranquil bays as well its charming seaside towns, Cornwall continues to be one of the UK's most popular destinations. With a subtropical climate and the warming influence of the gulf stream, the gardens of Cornwall are unlike anywhere else in England. If you are looking for exotic botanicals, lush greenery and rare plants, then the Cornish gardens in our Gardeners' World 2-for-1 Gardens scheme are a must-visit. From the dramatic ferns at Trewidden Gardens to the charming Monkey Puzzles at Pencarrow, there is something for everyone in these Cornish Gardens.
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Here is a selection of some of our magnificent 2-for-1 Gardens to visit in Cornwall
Trewidden Gardens
Discover 15 acres of exotic botanicals as you follow meandering paths through towering ferns and magnificent shrubs. An impressive collection of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias provide vivid colour and interest throughout the seasons. Keep an eye out for the sublime 'Trewidden Belle’ magnolia, the garden's own impressive variety. Trewidden is bursting with plants more commonly found in Asia and the Southern Hemisphere, which makes for an impressive collection.
- Disabled access: Partial access
- Dogs: Permitted on lead
- Single visitor discount: No
- Refreshments: Light refreshment
More information about Trewidden Garden in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Trewidden House and Gardens website for further details
Hidden Valley Gardens
An award-winning intimate garden, Hidden Valley Garden is a horticultural haven and must-visit for plant lovers. Complete with 26 delightful borders and beds, this cottage garden is alive with crocosmias, agapanthus, dahlias and much more. With comprehensive plant labels and a thorough garden guide available for guests it’s the perfect garden to visit, if you’re looking to brush up your knowledge and get inspired.
- Disabled access: Partial access
- Dogs: Permitted on lead
- Single visitor discount: Yes
- Refreshments: Light refreshment
More information about Hidden Valley Gardens in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Hidden Valley Gardens website for further details
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Tanglewood Wild Garden
A garden with its own spirit, the ethos of Tanglewood Wild Gardens centres upon keeping planting natural and promoting wildlife. At Tanglewood you will find the grass left to grow, to provide cover and protection for insects, with the numerous ponds becoming cornucopias of water life. Kingfishers and swallows, dragonflies and newts, buzzards and woodpeckers have all been spotted at Tanglewood. With plenty of picnic benches and quirky features around each corner, you can easily spend a day soaking up all the charms of this magical garden.
- Disabled access: No
- Dogs: Not permitted
- Single visitor discount: No
- Refreshments: No
More information about Tanglewood Wild Garden in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Tanglewood Wild Garden website for further details
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Pinetum Gardens
Pinetum Gardens is a 30-acre estate comprised of 10 gardens, each with its own distinctive theme. Delight at the Japanese Garden complete with ornamental pond, the Cornish cottage garden is alive with colourful perennials, whilst the borders of the Courtyard Garden flower with magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons. The pinetum is home to over 80 conifer varieties and is complete with many rare trees including giant redwoods imported from America. With over 6,000 plants, Pinetum Gardens is a true botanical haven.
- Disabled access: Full access
- Dogs: Permitted on lead
- Single visitor discount: No
- Refreshments: Light refreshment
More information about Pinetum Gardens in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Pinetum Gardens website for further details
Antony Woodland Garden
Just a short ferry from Plymouth, Antony Woodland Garden is a tranquil garden with unspoilt views across the Tamar estuary. Antony Woodland is home to over six hundred different varieties of camellias and is one of four “International Camellia Gardens of Excellence” in England. Impressive collections of magnolias, hydrangeas, and rhododendrons also decorate this beautiful garden. Antony Woodland Garden is also abuzz with wild birdlife – kingfishers and oystercatchers can be spotted darting across the picturesque Lynher River.
- Disabled access: Full access
- Dogs: Permitted on lead
- Single visitor discount: No
- Refreshments: Light refreshment
More information about Antony Woodland Garden in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Antony Woodland Garden website for further details
Pencarrow Gardens
Visit Pencarrow for 50 acres of impressive park and woodland, complete with Grade II formal gardens and enchanting lake. An outstanding collection of conifers stand proudly in front of a carpet of vivid colour provided by azaleas, camellias and magnolias. There is something new to discover around each corner from icehouse to grotto, Iron Age hill fort to Victorian rock garden. Keep an eye out for their famous monkey puzzle trees, as it was here they got their name.
- Disabled access: Partial access
- Dogs: Permitted on lead
- Single visitor discount: Yes
- Refreshments: Light refreshment
More information about Pencarrow Gardens in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit the Pencarrow Gardens website for further details
The Japanese Garden
Built as a haven for meditation, The Japanese Garden tucked away in the Cornish countryside, ablaze with year-round colour and Japanese inspired form, is an ideal spot for contemplation. Viewing points, orchestrated with meticulous care, are designed to showcase the ornamental planting of the garden. In summer, find the garden a vibrant green as bamboos and bonsais bloom. Koi fish and damselflies spend summer days basking in the tranquillity.
- Disabled access: Partial access
- Dogs: Not permitted
- Single visitor discount: Yes
- Refreshments: No
More information about The Japanese Garden in our 2-for-1 scheme
Visit The Japanese Garden website for further details
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