Tresco Abbey Gardens are located on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. The 17-acre gardens were established by the …
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Apr 23, 2025
A must place to visit if you come to the Scilly Isles. The gardens are on several levels and are beautifully looked after. There are a wide range of plants and trees from all over the world, and you …Full review by 708Robin
Apr 13, 2025
Spent about 3 hours wandering around these beautiful gardens. The weather was perfect and although there were quite a few people is wasn't at all crowded. We had a pit stop in the cafe with a delicio…Full review by JulesA73
Oct 25, 2024
Even in autumn, the flowers and shrubs were still blooming and showy. We went twice and saw different things each time. Make sure you watch the red squirrels at feeding time.Full review by RothburyLady
if my cruise ship. Windstar WindSurf, arrives at 8:30 and departs at 2pm......enough time to go to gardens and Valhalla? still need to eat lunch. where does the ship dock?
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They do trips. From the cruise ships usually to the gardens. The garden has a great cafe for pasties and light lunches whilst you watch the wild red squirrels if you are lucky. Enjoy it's the …
They do trips. From the cruise ships usually to the gardens. The garden has a great cafe for pasties and light lunches whilst you watch the wild red squirrels if you are lucky. Enjoy it's the most amazing garden
Is it possible to see the squirrels without having to visit the gardens? That is, do they live anywhere outside the pay-zone? I'm visiting Scilly next year for the first time, not a plant freak but like wildlife. Just come back from a hotel in the Lake District where they visit the garden for free!
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Hi Oldpigsqueal, The red squirrels tend to stay around the garden but you do sometimes see them near the garden entrance and around the Garden Cafe... Even if you're not …
Hi Oldpigsqueal, The red squirrels tend to stay around the garden but you do sometimes see them near the garden entrance and around the Garden Cafe... Even if you're not a plant fan, the Garden is still well worth a visit, if only for the stunning views and feeling of being somewhere a million miles away from the UK whilst just off the Cornish coast!
Hello Gr0mit2013 Just to confirm that dogs are allowed on Tresco, including the Abbey Garden. We do ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times on Tresco. Dogs are only …
Hello Gr0mit2013 Just to confirm that dogs are allowed on Tresco, including the Abbey Garden. We do ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times on Tresco. Dogs are only permitted in the courtyard/terrace area of the Flying Boat Restaurant, Ruin Beach Cafe and Garden Cafe, but are permited in the bar area and garden of The New Inn. Hope this helps!
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The fastest way to the island is to fly directly to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters. The stunning flight takes just 15 minutes and you'll land moments from your accommodation...
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