Tregye Farm House

The National Trust Gardens at Trelissick

Cornwall is famous for the ruins of old tin mines

Places to Visit

Tregye Farm House is ideally situated to explore the County's many diverse sights and attractions; gardens, historic buildings and castles, ancient stone circles and Cornish crosses, sandy beaches and coves, and of course the coastal path.

Gardens

Trelissick A tranquil garden set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants (National Trust).
Trebah An exotic ‘sub-tropical’ garden in a ravine that falls down to a private beach on the Helford Estuary.
Glendurgan Valley garden with well known laurel maze. The gardens lead down to the Helford River and Durgan Village.
The Eden Project is a dramatic global garden, nestling like a lost world in an old china clay pit overlooking St Austell Bay.
Lost Gardens of Heligan In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens were re-discovered and thereafter restored on a shoestring budget by a small band of enthusiasts. The estate has been brought back to life to thrill a new generation.
Trevarno also houses the National Museum of Gardening.
Enys Reputedly the oldest garden in Cornwall.

Local Places of Interest

King Harry Vehicle Ferry A couple of miles away, providing access to the Roseland Peninsula; an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many interesting places to visit.
City of Truro with its imposing Cathedral.
Falmouth Historic Dock and home to the National Maritime Museum.
St Mawes Castle and Pendennis Castle Built in the mid-1500s by Henry VIII to fortify the south coast against invasion, these castles are steeped in history.

Other Attractions in Cornwall

St Michael’s Mount Walk across the causeway at low tide from Marazion to visit this wonderful castle.
Trengwainton Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered and virtually frost-free garden. There are also unique walled gardens with sloping beds, stream and pond gardens, and a terrace with fine views across Mount’s Bay to the Lizard.
The Lizard & Kynance Cove The most southerly point in England. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Tintagel An awe-inspiring and romantic spot; a place of legends.
St Ives is a delightful town with a fabulous stretch of sand, and other places to visit including the Tate Gallery and the artist community. There are many good places to eat in St Ives, with fresh locally caught fish being on many menus.
The Minack Theatre Cornwall's theatre under the stars was carved out of the rock in the 1920's by Rowena Cade.
Lanhydrock A magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate (National Trust).
Cotehele A medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds (National Trust).
The Isles of Scilly Take a helicopter ride from Penzance to Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, to visit the world−famous Abbey Gardens.
Levant One of the best places to see evidence of the old tin mines is at Levant, where on certain days during the season the beam engine is fired up, and guided tours take place (see the National Trust website for details).