List of gardens in Cornwall

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This list is for notable gardens in Cornwall. It includes Botanical gardens and gardens which are on the: Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England.

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Botanical gardens

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Botanical Gardens and arboreta in Cornwall.

Listed gardens

Other notable gardens

Gardens in Cornwall which are open for charity at appointed times include Boconnoc, Bonython, Bosvigo, Cotehele, Eden Project, Glendurgan, Godolphin, Heligan, Headland at Polruan, Ince Castle, Lanhydrock, Pencarrow, St Michael's Mount, Scorrier, Trebah, Trebartha, Trelissick, Trematon Castle, Trengwainton and Trewan Hall. [4]

See also

Footnotes

  1. Taylor's Guide, p. 109
  2. Taylor's Guide, p. 118
  3. Taylor's Guide, p. 125
  4. The Yellow Book, 2014: ngs gardens open for charity. London: National Gardens Scheme; pp. 101-111

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