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Description
A perennial Kew without the glass, Tresco Abbey Garden is an accessible home to plants from every Mediterranean climate zone, flourishing just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall.
Open
Open hours today: 10:00 am - 10:00 am
Monday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 10:00 am
Sunday
N/A
December 21, 2024 11:43 am local time
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Location
Tresco, Isles of Scilly TR24 0QQ, UK
Detailed description
Tresco Abbey Garden was built in the 19th century around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey. Today, the garden is a sanctuary for some 2,000 specimens from across the southern hemisphere and subtropics, from Brazil to New Zealand; Myanmar to South Africa.
The face of the garden changes throughout the year. Flowers bloom weeks ahead of the mainland in spring – the perfect tonic after a long, cold winter. In autumn, the seasonal foliage's reds, golds and ambers contrast with the magnificent proteas, aloes and camellias. Even at the winter solstice, there are usually around 300 species of plants in glorious bloom.
A wheelchair-accessible shingle path winds through the majority of the garden. A few mobility scooters are available for use in the garden on a first come, first served basis. There is no public transport.
Parking
There are daily boats to Tresco from Bryher and St Mary's, with regular trips from St Agnes and St Martin's. Please see your island's boat boards for times. Please be aware there is no public transport on Tresco. Penzance Helicopters fly direct to Tresco, landing next to the garden. Alternatively, the helicopter, Skybus flights and Scillonian ferry arrive on neighbouring St Mary's, with a short boat transfer to Tresco.
For more info email: contactus@tresco.co.uk or phone: 01720 424108
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Accessibiliy Guide
A wheelchair-accessible shingle path winds through the majority of the garden. A few mobility scooters are available for use in the garden on a first come, first served basis. There is no public transport.
There are daily boats to Tresco from Bryher and St Mary's, with regular trips from St Agnes and St Martin's. Please see your island's boat boards for times. Please be aware there is no public transport on Tresco. Penzance Helicopters fly direct to Tresco, landing next to the garden. Alternatively, the helicopter, Skybus flights and Scillonian ferry arrive on neighbouring St Mary's, with a short boat transfer to Tresco.
For more info email: contactus@tresco.co.uk or phone: 01720 424108
Useful Contacts
Email: contactus@tresco.co.uk
Phone: 01720 424108
Mobility / Wheelchair Support
A wheelchair-accessible shingle path winds through the majority of the garden. A few mobility scooters are available for use in the garden on a first come, first served basis. There is no public transport.
For more info email: contactus@tresco.co.uk or phone: 01720 424108
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