Sunflower in West Penwith. Image by Jan Dinsdale

Sunflower in West Penwith. Image by Jan Dinsdale

Open Gardens

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Online Memory Garden (https://cornwallwildlifetrust.memorypage.org/)

Celebrating 15 years of Open Gardens in 2026!

With the 2026 Open gardens season nearly over, keep an eye on this page for next seasons Open Garden programme, coming soon.

From April to September, enjoy exclusive access to eight beautiful private gardens across Cornwall. Organised with the support of dedicated volunteers and garden owners, the scheme has raised over £200,000 for Cornwall’s wildlife. Expect inspiring gardens, homemade treats, gardening ideas, and more along the way.

Whether you visit one garden or several, you’ll be supporting nature while enjoying a great day out. Thanks also to the generous support of sponsors Roddas, Boddingtons, Cornico, and Cornish Orchard.

More details below - we'll see you in the garden! 

Upcoming Events

Past events

Bolts Quarry Farm in bloom
OPEN GARDENS

Bolts Quarry | April 2026

Decades of dedication have shaped this once sparse site into a flourishing patchwork of garden habitats.
Lavethan Manor
OPEN GARDENS

Lavethan Manor | May 2026

Discover ancient oaks at the beautiful Lavethan estate, set above the Waterloo River near the River Camel.
A sunny photograph of Higher Trenedden garden, showing a wildlife pond and reeds in the foreground and trees in the background.
OPEN GARDENS

Higher Trenedden | June 2026

Higher Trenedden is a wildlife-rich eight-acre setting, where a boardwalk leads through two ponds overlooking a quiet valley with big views.
Large rose bush among a bed of other plants and flowers
OPEN GARDENS

Hole Farm | June 2026

Thousands of newly planted trees and hedgerows are transforming a historic landscape at Hole Farm.
A sunny photograph of Meadowside farmhouse and garden, featuring a variety of shrubs and trees.
OPEN GARDENS

Meadowside | June 2026

Enjoy the sensory delights of nature at this glorious five-acre garden, created with wildlife in mind.
An assortment of plants - including coniferous trees and palm trees - take up the entirety of this photo.
OPEN GARDENS

Trelan | August 2026

Trelan is a tropical-inspired oasis with wildlife-rich pools, fragrant gardens, sculptures, and palms.
Teasels at South Bosent garden - photo taken by volunteer photographer Adam Fozard
OPEN GARDENS

South Bosent | August 2026

South Bosent is a magical 9.5 acre landscape where vibrant planting meets thriving wildlife.
A view from the patio at Pedn Billy overlooking the garden and river
OPEN GARDENS

Pedn Billy | September 2026

A beautiful & historic 12-acre garden of ancient woodland, wildflower areas, and borders, with breath-taking views across the Helford.
A sunny photograph of Meadowside farmhouse and garden, featuring a variety of shrubs and trees.

Credit: Esme Plunkett

Sponsors of the Open Garden program

Thank you to our incredible sponsors of the Open Garden programme. We are extremely grateful to you for your support and look forward to working with you for another spectacular season. 

Cornico
Cornico Coffee Co

Hot drinks sponsor

For the fourth year running, Cornico are kindly providing all the hot drinks and accompanying items for the Open Garden program.
Roddas
Rodda's clotted cream

Clotted cream sponsor

Once again, Rodda's have kindly donated delicious Cornish clotted cream for you to enjoy with your cream tea.
Cornish Orchards
Cornish Orchards

Soft drinks sponsor

Thanks to Cornish Orchards, there will be a range of refreshing drinks available at the gardens.
Boddington's
Boddington's

Preserve sponsor

Boddington's will be supplying us with their premium preserves to make the perfect Cornish cream tea.

A few highlights from our 2025 season...