GARDENS

Visit some of Cornwall's most beautiful gardens all within 20 mintues drive from The Valley. Just a few to mention are:

Trebah
Discover 26 acres of sub-tropical gardens, explore the gardens which are bursting with exotic blooms. Follow through the tunnels of the gardens and discover a private beach on the stunning Helford river.

Trevarno
The Jewel in the crown, at the heart of the estate, 70 acres of enchanting gardens and grounds featuring one of Cornwall's largest and most diverse plant collections set within magnificent formal, informal and woodland areas. The gardens include numerous specimen shrubs and trees, a stunning bluebell valley, ornamental lake with picturesque Victorian Boathouse and formal cascade, Sunken Italian Garden, Serpentine Yew Tunnel, extensive Pinetum, Bamboo collection, atmospheric Rockery and Grotto, the Great Lawn and Summer Terrace and many other interesting features you can get lost in. Don't forget to visit the reindeers and their new arrival 'blue'.

Glendurgan
One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West. This garden is one for all ages...
...Lose yourself in the laurel maze or explore the different tropical gardens.

Trewithen
Just outside of Truro this garden boasts 24 Champion Trees, woodland walks, an 18th Century Estate House, a tea shop and highly prized plants from the on-site nursery.