Trebah Garden
Take a closer look
Open all year round.
Open daily all year round from 10am
Summer Season: 1 March - 31 October 2011
Adult: £8.00
Senior: £7.00
Child (5-15): £2.50
Under 5's FREE
Trebah is a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. The result of 160 years of inspired and dedicated creation.
Discover the magic of this beautiful valley garden, explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our very own secluded beach on the Helford River.
Trebah offers visitors a year round experience. In Spring, Trebah comes alive with a colourful array of 100-year-old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias; in Summer, the giant gunnera is a must see for young and old. In Autumn, Hydrangea Valley casts clouds of china blue and soft white across Mallard Pond and in Winter, our spectacular champion trees dominate the landscape, whilst plants from the southern hemisphere flower.
With adventure play areas, children's trails and special events all year round, we are a family and dog-friendly garden.
Our stylish reception building houses an award-winning licensed cafe, shop and plant sales, open free of charge to non-garden visitors.
The history of Trebah is a fascinating tale, from its creation by Charles Fox, part of the Fox family of Falmouth whose influence on Cornish gardens is well documented to the second world war, where Trebah's beach was an embarkation point for the 29th US Infantry Division destined for the assault landing on Omaha beach. Between 1961 and 1971 Trebah was owned by the racing driver and car designer Donald Healey who removed most of the concrete from the beach, built the boathouse and restored the ponds. In 1981, Trebah was bought by Major Hibbert and his wife Eira, who continued a programme of restoration and in 1990 the Hibberts donated the house and garden to the Trebah Garden Trust, a registered charity.
FAQ's
- How many champion trees does Trebah have?
- Trebah has 15 champion trees. Our iconic Chusan Palm is 50ft in height and recognised as the tallest in the UK.
- How big is the garden?
- There are 4 miles of footpaths within the garden; we provide special children's trails and Trebah is dog friendly.
- Do you have a cafe and what is it like?
- Visit our award-winning Planters Cafe, fully licensed and offering a range of home cooked, locally sourced, seasonal food.
- Do you have disabled access to the garden?
- Around 80% of the garden is accessible to disabled visitors using one of our 3 motorised buggies, available free of charge. Booking is essential.
- Do you allow groups to visit?
- Group bookings are welcome, please contact: mail@trebah-garden.co.uk for further details and discounted rates.
Location
"Excitement around every corner - a true gardeners delight"
- Visitor Comments Book
Trebah Garden
Trebah Garden Trust,
Mawnan Smith,
Nr Falmouth,
Cornwall
TR11 5JZ
t: 01326 252200
f: 01326 250781
e: mail@trebah-garden.co.uk
w: www.trebah-garden.co.uk
- Dogs allowed
- Plants or shrubs for sale
- Special party rates
- Refreshments
- Toilets on site or nearby
- Whole or partial disabled access
- Entertainment for children
- Car and coach park