Trevarno Gardens are at the centre of the Trevarno estate near Penzance, Cornwall.
70 acres of gardens and grounds featuring one of Cornwall's largest and most diverse plant collections set within magnificent formal, informal and woodland areas.
The gardens include many specimen shrubs and trees, a bluebell valley, ornamental lake with picturesque Victorian Boathouse and formal cascade, Serpentine Yew Tunnel, Sunken Italian Garden, Bamboo collection, extensive Pinetum, Rockery and Grotto,
the Great Lawn and Summer Terrace and many other interesting features.

The National Museum of Gardening
has what is thought to be Britain's largest and most comprehensive collection of gardening antiques and memorabilia and ephemera, creatively displayed in ten themed areas.
Our shop offers a select range of gifts which have been produced at Trevarno or directly influenced by the gardens and grounds.

The Fountain Garden Conservatory is home to beautiful tropical and sub-tropical plants, where homemade refreshments are served. Dogs are not allowed but there are tying up points provided and picnic tables can be found outside on the main lawn. We also have a Woodland Adventure play area where the little ones can let off steam.





Opening Times
Every day 10.30 – 17.00 (except 25th and 26th December)

Trevarno is a working estate and one of its most rewarding projects is the Organic Herbal Workshop, the first in the UK granted formal organic certification by the Organic Farmers and Growers Association.
Our handmade soaps and skincare products are made using the purest plant oils.

The Estate Walk is just under 2 kilometres through open countryside and estate farmland, and takes guests through the Italian Garden,
up the main drive running parallel to the old Helston Winear railway line, now the subject of a restoration project.

Dogs must remain on a lead at all times as we have a number of peacocks, guinea fowl and pheasants running free.

Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. At the end of the nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years after the Great War of 1914 bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this 'Sleeping Beauty'. Offering over 200 acres for exploration, from Victorian Productive Gardens and the surrounding Pleasure Grounds to a sub-tropical Jungle valley brimming with exotic foliage; woodland and farm walks through beautiful Cornish countryside, where sustainable management practices promote diverse habitats and a pioneering Wildlife Project
offering visitors a close-up view of native wildlife.
Please visit: www.heligan.com or tel: 01726 845100 for dog policy information.
Open daily all year round (except Christmas eve and Christmas day)

Ullswater Steamers
Ullswater runs a serpentine course in three reaches,
with the might of Helvellyn crowning the head of the lake at 3117 ft.

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District.

Lake cruises with a difference – Location. 

Currently we have four vessels operating
lake cruises on Ullswater;
Lady of the Lake originally launched in 1877
and Raven in 1889.
Lady Dorothy joined us in 2001
and Lady Wakefield in 2007.

Dogs are welcome onboard (there is a small charge)
and at the Pier Houses.

Ullswater Steamers is an award winning Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years sailing on England’s most beautiful lake.

There's so much more to the county of Essex...


So for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend away,
why not head to the Essex countryside and
recharge your batteries?

Try a walk through Constable Country with its picturesque villages, rolling farmland, rivers, meadows and ancient woodlands in The Dedham Vale and Stour Valley. Or if you're feeling particularly adventurous, why not treat yourself to a few days crossing the county from south-west to north-east on the Essex Way long-distance walk, which leads you through 81 miles of ancient woodlands, open farmland, tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes. ANd for walkers with an interest in all things maritime, we have coastal walks full of wonderful seascapes and history.

Essex has a wide variety of great
dog friendly places to visit,
from vineyards to nature reserves...
from country parks to beautiful gardens

Country parks and open spaces can be found all over Essex and they offer a great variety of activities.

Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest is one of the South East's most popular and successful visitor attractions, and Bedgebury now has new all-ability scenic walking routes.
The National Pinetum at Bedgebury is the finest collection of conifers on one site in the world. The 300-acre Pinetum contains nearly 10,000 trees and shrubs from across five continents, many of them rare and endangered.
As well as playing an important scientific role in international conservation, the National Pinetum is a beautiful and tranquil place to walk, picnic and enjoy nature away from the stresses of everyday life.
Each season offers different experiences and delights: In winter, a light dusting of snow or a sharp frost transforms the Pinetum into a winter wonderland. Spring brings a kaleidoscope of azaleas, daffodils, rhododendrons and bluebells. In summer, the many giant specimens cast deep shadows and dappled shade, creating a cool oasis in the warmth of the sun. And autumn sees the fiery leaves and brilliant berries in sharp contrast to the background of rich green conifers.

Open every day except Christmas. 8am till dusk (8pm in summer)
The Pinetum may close in extreme weather.
Call 01580 879820 for information

Bedgebury is dog friendly,
but dogs must be
kept on leads in the Pinetum

Eastnor Castle prides itself on being one of the few stately homes to allow dogs into its grounds and house. If they are on a lead they are welcome to wander with you when you visit.
We even give every dog owner a FREE Eastnor Castle
Poop-a-Scoopa on arrival.

One of Britain's most romantic Jacobean Manor Houses, Stanway was built of golden limestone in the days of Elizabeth I. Features of Stanway House include
the 14th century Tithe Barn, Jacobean Gatehouse, rooms full of unusual furniture and the sensation of being in a house that is thoroughly lived in.
Stanway House is surounded by 20 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds which contain an 18th century Pyramid, water mill, ice house, brewery, many exotic trees, a dog cemetery and glorious views.
The grounds are the setting for a 300ft single jet gravity fountain - the tallest fountain in Britain and the tallest gravity fountain in the world.

Opening Times
June, July & August
Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
(House and Fountain)
Fountain plays
2.45pm - 3.15pm & 4.00pm - 4.30pm
Subject to drought and other adverse weather conditions

For admission costs and further details
please visit the website.