Trebah Garden is… 

A sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. Open every day of the year, from 10am. 

Discover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden with over four miles of footpath. Explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms. 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. Click here for more seasonal information.

Welcome to Trebah Garden, a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. One of the Great Gardens of Cornwall and rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world.

Trebah offers the visitor a year round experience. In early 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, the Bamboozle looks striking,whilst plants from the southern hemisphere can be seen flowering.

At Trebah, we have our very own secluded, private beach on the Helford River, with views that stretch out to the open sea.

Polgwidden Cove, is south-facing and tidal, it is the perfect halfway point to rest and enjoy the view. A small, narrow passageway of steps takes you over the South West Coast Path and onto the private beach. The view opens up a wonderful maritime scene, of small sailing boats moored in the waters, a shingle beach and rock pools. A perfect place to skim stones.

In 1944, the beach was used as an embarkation point for a regiment of 7,500 of the 29th US Infantry Division for the assault landing on Omaha beach, part of the D -Day Landings.

At the end of the war there was a succession of changes of ownership. The Martin family cleared the moor at the bottom and introduced the massed planting of Hydrangeas.

The Boathouse is situated on the beach, this was originally built by the racing driver and designer of Healey cars, Donald Healey, to store his boats when he lived at Trebah in the 1960s. Donald Healey was also responsible for removing the infrastructure and concrete installed during WW2 and undertaking improvements to the lower lakes.

The Boathouse Cafe serves fresh coffee, a range of teas and the famous Roskilly’s Cornish ice-cream in crunchy wafer cones. The Boathouse Cafe is open from March to October, subject to weather conditions.

Buckets and spades can be borrowed from the Boathouse during opening times.

Dogs are welcome on the beach, but must be under supervision and on a lead at all times please.

Trebar Gardens