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Trevarno Gardens, Cornwall

BRIEF HISTORY
Trevarno dates back to 1246 when it was owned by Randulphus de Trevarno and since then has been owned by several notable families including 4 generations of the Bickford-Smiths who owned it from 1874 - 1994. They were the descendants of the inventor of the Miners Safety Fuse which saved many lives around the world. In 1994 the estate, consisting of approximately 750 acres was put up for sale and purchased by Radiocode Clocks Ltd and in 1998 the gardens opened for the first time on a daily basis and now attracts around 70,000 visitors per year.

HORTICULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
Like many Cornish Gardens it is at its best in Spring with bluebells in the Beech Woods from mid April to May. There are many camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons around the garden. The garden covers 35 acres and is basically Victorian with the pinetum still having plants from the Bickford-Smith planting of 30,000 different trees and shrubs in 1883. The Great Lawn is ideal for picnics and there is a large Bamboo area, Bog Garden and serpentine Yew Tunnel as well as an Italian Garden. Trevarno is also home of the National Daffodil Collection Showgarden with over 2,500 varieties flowering from mid December to mid May.

OTHER THINGS TO SEE & DO
There are 3 museums including the National Musem of Gardening, Toy Museum (small additional charge) and a Soap Museum. A shop and Conservatory restaurant is also available. Trevarno is also home of Trevarno Skincare which produces soap and skincare products sold online or in the shop.

LOCAL AREA
Nearby is Helston, home of the Flora Dance taking place annually around May the 8th (3 miles). The seaside town of St Ives is only 12 miles away and the spectacular Lizard peninsula is on our doorstep.

PLACES TO STAY
There are many smaller guest houses in the area including Lyndale Cottage in Helston or Tregathenan House (bordering the estate) and the Mullion Cove Hotel is only 5 miles away.

HOW TO FIND US
Best route is to come down the A394 from Falmouth to Helston and continue approximately 1 mile from Helston before turning onto the B3302, taking a right hand turn onto the B3303 Camborne Road.

OPENING TIMES
10.30am-5.00pm daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day

ENTRY
From 1st of April 2011 - Adults £7.50, Seniors £6.60, Children £2.50, Family £20. A group rate is available for 12+ in the party.

FOOD & DRINK
Home made cakes and teas are available in the Conservatory as are light lunches 12,noon - 2pm daily. All food is locally sourced as much as is possible including the Cornish Clotted Cream.

POSTCODE FOR CAR SAT NAVs
TR13 0RU

FRIENDS/VOLUNTEERS
We do have a few volunteers, but gardens tend to be covered by a 4 man team.

WEBSITE
www.trevarno.co.uk