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The Gardens
Gardens Tour |
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| The 50 acres of gardens include the Italian Gardens, lovely lawns with magnificent specimen trees, woodland walks and lots of flowering plants and shrubs. In Spring the Gardens and mile-long carriage drive are ablaze with camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as primroses and daffodils, closely followed by a haze of bluebells in May. Later on the blue hydrangeas are a magnificent sight all around the gardens and lake. Did you know that the monkey puzzle tree got its name here? Charles Austin, a parliamentary lawyer, stayed here in 1834 and when he saw the 'Araucaria imbricata' he said, "That tree would puzzle a monkey," and the name stuck! |
| There are no restrictions on where you can walk - and you CAN walk on the grass. Children love to roll down the grassy slopes of the Italian Garden and of course there are lots of peacocks around - see them displaying in April and May. We have a team of just 3 looking after all this - they do a grand job! Gavin, the Head Gardener, takes a lot of his own cuttings and propagates many of the plants which are on sale in the PLANT SHOP, new this year and much larger. So, if you see something you like in the Gardens, you may well be able to take it home with you - the plant you have bought that is, not the whole bush! |
| Wedding ceremonies and receptions are held at Pencarrow too, what a beautiful place to have your special day! For more information, click on the "Weddings" button. |
| We also have pick-your-own soft fruit. Lovely raspberries, strawberries and gooseberries. Usually available from the beginning of June but telephone 01208 841371 to check availability. |
| Next to the car park you will find the delightful PENCARROW GALLERY, a shop full of gifts made by local craftsmen, Pencarrow souvenirs, books and postcards. It really is a little Alladin's cave - you are sure to find the perfect present or momento of your day at Pencarrow. |
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