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What a lovely garden . Tucked away close to Penzance with a very picturesque gated entrance that is not used as the public entrance . Just past the gated entrance are two car parks , one on the right is an overflow car park with the second small car park on the left also being the public entry point. Both car parks are free and the entrance carpark also has a toilet . Walking down the windy entrance path to the main entrance / shop where entrance is free for National Trust members. We have yet to explore the whole gardens due to time constraints but we really enjoyed the walled garden , orchard area, the lovely second hand bookshop . We visited the cafe which was light and airy with plenty of seating inside and out. We had a pot of tea with china cups and the garden vegetable soup which we would highly recommend , the staff being polite and efficient. The cafe also has male, female and disabled toilets . The site has another toilet sited close to the second hand bookshop. We noted many beautiful mature trees which we will investigate further on our next visit. Finally the entrance also contains a national trust shop with a good selection of nice items / local plants.
Stephen HewesStephen Hewes
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We visited the garden with two children in wheelchairs. We found the gardens to be mostly accessible to us. The gardens lie to one side of the tarmacked drive to the main house. We stuck to the drive itself although the gardens appeared to be accessible, we didn't actually try. That said, the flowering rhododendrons on either side of the drive were staggering. Staff were friendly and helpful. There are disabled parking spaces in the main car park. There is a small accessible toilets in each of the male and female toilets, although my son had to maneuver his power chair very careful to get in. There is a small cafe in a walled garden, but at the time they were only offer drinks and cakes to take away due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Tom GreyTom Grey
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Definitely worth a visit on a clear day, many interesting plants, with several old and relatively rare trees. Don't miss out on the large and unusual walled garden, with its south facing slopping beds. Good little cafe with outside seating area. Another must see is the tree fern glade with stream, never seen so many large tree ferns in one location. Don't visit the garden without making it to the Terrace with its view over Mounts Bay. Ample parking when the overflow carpark is included. Most areas seem to be accessible to wheelchair users, if going to the Terrace, it's easier to use the main drive, rather than taking the many side paths, but potentially several interesting sections may be missed.
Carl GillCarl Gill
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As a local I have been visiting Trengwaiton since I was a little girl and now visit regularly with my own grown up children. It is the perfect garden for a family walk and picnic with plenty of space for little folk to run about as well as beautiful plants and woodland for the grown ups to enjoy! Lovely in all seasons but especially Spring into early summer and around harvest time with all the walled gardens in abundance. Nice features include a wartime garden display, pond and second hand book shop. The cafe is well established with a reputation for always fabulous food that makes it very popular with locals, booking recommended at peak times!
Shevie MoyleShevie Moyle
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5 stars for the most helpful and friendly staff. We precooked the charged loan of an off road mobility scooter (price varies from a couple of pounds for short term mobility use or £10 for a years use through the membership scheme) which made it possible for my wife to explore the entire area. Even the woodland and narrow pathways were accessible and there are some amazing plants to be seen. The tree ferns in particular were varied in size and beautiful. Toilet facilities (including disabled) by the cafe, entrance and book shop near the walled garden. The cafe is small but serves some tasty snacks and drinks although a little pricey.
Dave CharlesDave Charles
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Amazing gardens, follow the main path up with the stream, shrubs and flowers makes a lovely place to be. Other paths branch off into either the walled garden to the right or more of a woodland walk to the left, passing the house across the lawn to the terrace garden, was told if lovely views but unfortunately for us it was a little misty the day we went. Walked back through the woodland garden paths to the walled garden and tearoom. Toilets are available there too. Seating in or outside for the café, book and the National Trust shop are worth looking around. Lovely gardens and walks. Highly recommend.
Ian BecklyIan Beckly
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Boscathnoe Ln, Madron, Penzance TR20 8RZ, United Kingdom
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Trengwainton is a garden situated in Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK, which has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1961. The garden is noted for its collection of exotic trees and shrubs and offers views over Mount's Bay and The Lizard. The house is not open to the public.
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