Trebah is a 26-acre sub-tropical garden situated in Cornwall near Glendurgan Garden and above the Helford River and is generally considered to be in the top 100 gardens in the world.
In spring the valley is a mass of colour as all the rhododendron come into flower. In summer explore massed plantings of Giant Rhubarb, bamboos, towering tree ferns and stately Chusan palms to colourful displays from the hydrangea Valley, Water Garden and shrubs including cornus, philadelphus, eucryphia, clerodendrum.
In the centre of the garden is water feature built around a natural spring, the path follows the stream as it flows downhill through a series of pools.
Trebah hosts the Annual 'Healey Day' in September where visitors to the garden can expect to see up to 40 classic cars, predominantely Austin Healeys, as well as some Triumphs and Jaguars
Author: Bob Saunders.
Shopping:There is a Gallery Shop with a range of gifts, a Garden Shop stocking everything from wind chimes to wellies, top quality gardening tools to garden ornaments and sculpture. The Trebah Plant Centre has a wide range of home reared plants for sale.
Refreshments:The Planters Cafe also provides a convivial atmosphere and good selection of snacks and more substantial food.
Disabled Visitors There are 4 disabled parking spaces.
The visitors centre, cafe, toilets and shops are wheelchair accessible.
There is bolder print literature available for the visually impaired.
The garden has some steep sections and steps to some paths, making wheelchair use difficult.
Approximately 80% of the garden is accessible by a motorised wheelchair. There are 2 Ranger Motorised Wheelchairs and 1 Carer-Controlled Wheelchair, available at no cost to the visitor. Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Telephone: 01326 252200.
Dogs Are welcome providing they are kept on a lead.
Trebah Gardens is about 20min south of Falmouth.
From the junction of A39 and A394 (Treliever Cross Roundabout) there are signs to the gardens.