Gardens

Many of Cornwall's gardens are quite different from those in the rest of the UK. The narrow peninsula, the Gulf Stream, plentiful rainfall and the relatively narrow temperature range - all of these combine to make the county unique.

History and topography have had an effect too - there are relatively few 'country park' type gardens and estates so common in the rest of the country. Instead Cornwall has a series of valley gardens along the south coast which are home to sub-tropical plants which struggle to survive elsewhere.

Many of our tours are designed to give you the opportunity to explore and enjoy these unique gardens - across all the seasons.

To see a wider selection of photos and information about individual gardens visit our Cornish Gardens A-Z page.

Links to more information

Gardens of Cornwall
Cornwall Garden Society
Cornwall Gardens Trust
Gardenvisit.com
Great Gardens of Cornwall
Invitation to View scheme
National Garden Society
National Plant Collections
Open Gardens Directory
Royal Horticultural Society