England: Gardens of Cornwall & the 25th Anniversary of the Eden Project
5th Sep 2026
Key Highlights
Exclusive guided tour at the Eden Project with a member of the horticultural team
* The exotic and sub-tropical Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
* Trelissick with its delightful views across the River Fal
Summary
2026 marks a remarkable anniversary for the Cornish horticultural scene as it marks 25 years since the Eden Project first opened the full site to the public. Since then, it has flourished into not only Cornwall’s premier tourist attraction but into a leading authority on conservation and biodiversity. We enjoy a full day here visiting the unique biomes, walking through the world’s largest indoor rainforests and enjoying the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean.
We also visit some of the other unique gardens that can be found in Cornwall including Trelissick, a beautiful landscape garden with enviable views above the River Fal and Falmouth, Bonython Estate Gardens, a magnificent 20-acre garden home to three lakes and an 18th-century walled garden and Glendurgan, which is set in a woodland valley and was first created the early 19th century by Albert Fox.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Meet your tour manager
Alex Goodyear
Alex Goodyear, Head Gardener at Tremenheere. Alex studied horticulture at Duchy College, Rosewarne, before relocating to the Isles of Scilly on a scholarship at Tresco Abbey Gardens. This role fuelled his passion for sub-tropical plants and led him to a three-month bursary internship at Babylonstoren, a magnificent estate garden in South Africa.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart by train from London Paddington to Truro and continue by coach for our first visit – Trelissick, a modern garden which was created within shelter belts planted 200 years ago. The garden is constantly evolving with new planting and fresh ideas. Trelissick has seen trees grow to maturity, the tide ebbing and flowing, but over the course of time it has become a dynamic, forward-looking estate. The iconic Water Tower was built for irrigation and fire-control; now the lavatories are flushed with rainwater stored underground in modern reservoirs. Heat is extracted from kitchen appliances and the sun to provide hot water and heating. We later continue to our hotel.
Meals IncludedDinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| London, Paddington Station | 09:30 | 18:00 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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