The sub-tropical Abbey Garden is a glorious exception; a perennial Kew without the glass, home to thousands of exotic plants from around the world flourishing right here on the Isles of Scilly... Here off the coast of Cornwall, Spring comes early, autumn stays late and winter hardly exists at all. Truly a subtropical paradise, Tresco Abbey Garden is brimming with plants that would stand no chance at all just 30 miles away on the Cornish mainland. The beautiful garden, built in the 19th century around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey, is home to species from across the world's Mediterranean climate zones, from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa.
Fabulous Fabulous, and oh yes... it was fabulous! Excellent exotic and tranquil gardens, so many beautiful plants. And the cafe was great too... especially the tame birds feeding from our hands! A delightful visit to a beautiful island.
Beautiful garden. Spent a full morning here. Enjoyed all the different levels, the lush greenery, the NZ fern trees, and the sculptures. There are lots of very tame birds all over the place.It's not cheap to get to or enter, but completely worth the cost.
PS18 entrance per person. Beautiful gardens on hillside with easy paths and steps. Lots on interesting succulents. The red squirrels were a real hit. Soooo cute
The most stunning gardens. Such a great and interesting variety of plants. Beautiful Rata tree from New Zealand was flowering, see the red flowers in my second image (Late June). A must visit while visiting the Isles of Scilly.
Fantastic place to visit with incredible gardens. On a nice day, it's like paradise.
Fantatic day out two island tour travelling aboard Calyso 11 skippered by Rafe Ward (highly recommended).Tresco Gardens are spectacular with red squirrels also visited St Agnes with Puffins along the way
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Picnic tables
Public toilet
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Fabulous Fabulous, and oh yes... it was fabulous! Excellent exotic and tranquil gardens, so many beautiful plants. And the cafe was great too... especially the tame birds feeding from our hands! A delightful visit to a beautiful island.
Beautiful garden. Spent a full morning here. Enjoyed all the different levels, the lush greenery, the NZ fern trees, and the sculptures. There are lots of very tame birds all over the place.It's not cheap to get to or enter, but completely worth the cost.
PS18 entrance per person. Beautiful gardens on hillside with easy paths and steps. Lots on interesting succulents. The red squirrels were a real hit. Soooo cute
The most stunning gardens. Such a great and interesting variety of plants. Beautiful Rata tree from New Zealand was flowering, see the red flowers in my second image (Late June). A must visit while visiting the Isles of Scilly.
Fantastic place to visit with incredible gardens. On a nice day, it's like paradise.
Fantatic day out two island tour travelling aboard Calyso 11 skippered by Rafe Ward (highly recommended).Tresco Gardens are spectacular with red squirrels also visited St Agnes with Puffins along the way
