Trelissick Garden, Cornwall

National Trust.
The garden was developed from the 1930’s onwards and contains many sub-tropical plants. The grounds slope down to the waterside of the Fal estuary, with gardens on many levels, set in hundreds of acres of woods and parkland. The gardens contain many species of flowering shrubs. A road leading down to the chain ferry which links the east and west sides of the estuary divides the garden into two parts, and a rustic bridge over the road links the old and new gardens. For the walker, the gardens contain many hundreds of yards of pathways.
If you enjoy gardens, this one is well worth a visit. The house is not open, and in fact it’s quite awkward to see it from the gardens, though its white front is a landmark when viewed from downriver.
It is possible to reach the gardens by riverboat from Falmouth etc.