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Visitor Information for Tresco Abbey Garden

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars

Opening Days: The Gardens are open daily – check below for todays opening times
Opening Times: 10am to 4pm (probably open later in summer)
Admission Prices: Adults £18, Under 16 years £ 5, Under 5’s Free

Check here for this years full opening times & admission prices

Top Tip: Call ahead to avoid the crowds from cruise ships

Key Features of Tresco Abbey Garden

2,000 Exotic Species . Sculptures . Wildlife . Cafe . Shop . Views . Red Squirrels

About Tresco Abbey Garden

Tresco Abbey Garden was founded in the early 19th Century in the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey.

The climate allows for the successful planting of over 2,000 exotic species from around the world.

Flowers are in bloom all year round and there some interesting sculptures to spot as well!

Look out for some interesting wildlife from red squirrels to golden pheasants!

Allow about two hours for a good walk around the gardens.

Take some good walking boots!

Refreshments are available at the Tresco Abbey Garden Cafe & Shop.

You can get to Tresco daily from other Islands via boat or from the mainland.

You have to walk from wherever you arrive at on Tresco, which is between 10 (Carn Near Quay) and 30 minutes (New Grimbsy).

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Contact Details for Tresco Abbey Garden

Address: Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
Tel: 01720 424108
Email: n/a
Web: Link here

Dogs at Tresco Abbey Garden

Dogs are allowed into Tresco Abbey Garden on a short lead.

Local Weather & Forecast

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Visitor Reviews of Tresco Abbey Garden

Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Tresco Abbey Garden had to say:

“Best gardens I’ve seen, there are many surprises around each pathway.”

“It’s a relatively compact botanical garden, not long walks on a big estate, but its packed with unusual trees and shrubs as well as some sculptures.”

“A mix of semi formal and informal, tropical abundance of planting, very knowledgeable gardening team, with good facilities and peaceful places even when busy.”

“Absolutely stunning, vibrant botanic gardens. Filled with plants and trees from all over the world.

Lovely red squirrels can be seen at various feeding stations.”

  • Tresco Abbey Garden
  • Tresco Abbey Garden Ruined Steps
  • Tresco Abbey Garden Ruins

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All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.

Map and Location of Tresco Abbey Garden

Tresco Abbey Garden
Tresco Abbey Garden
Tresco Island
Tresco Isles of Scilly TR24 0QQ
United Kingdom
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