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Tresco Abbey Gardens

Known as Kew without the glass, Tresco Abbey Garden is home to some 20,000 plants from more than 80 countries.

  • Experience

    Wildlife & Nature

  • Location

    Tresco

  • Duration

    Expect to spend a minimum of one hour exploring

Feel as though you have stepped into another country

Explore Tresco Abbey Garden where a host of succulents, towering palms, and even red squirrels greet you. Established in the 19th century around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey, the garden is a sanctuary for some 4,000 specimens from across the subtropics, from Brazil to New Zealand, Burma to South Africa.

A must for garden lovers!

A fountain in a garden

A squirrel with its nuts

In a nutshell

  • Wander the incredible grounds of the famous Abbey Gardens
  • The best place to view thousands of tropical species
  • Enjoy the shop and café
  • Possible in a day trip on Skybus or Scillonian III

Key Facts

  • LOCATION: Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
  • OPENING HOURS: 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week
  • PRICE: £18 per adult, £5 per child. Free if staying on Tresco.
  • WEBSITE: www.tresco.co.uk

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