Two historic gardens – Trevince, near Gwennap and Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel – that are not normally open to the public threw open their gates last month to help raise funds for Cornwall Heritage Trust.
Over 400 people visited Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Open Garden events last month helping to raise over £4000 for the independent charity, which aims to preserve and strengthen Cornwall’s heritage.
Garden tours at Trevince were hosted by Richard Stone, the owner, and Liam Shoesmith, the estate gardener and at Boconnoc a talk about the history of the estate was hosted by historian and author Catherine Lorigan.
Cathy Woolcock, CEO of Cornwall Heritage Trust said: “This is a brand-new initiative for the Trust and we’re thrilled that so many people have come to support our work. Trevince and Boconnoc are fascinating places to explore and it’s been great to hear how much people have enjoyed their days out!”
“We’re incredibly grateful to Richard and Trish Stone, the owners of Trevince, and to Elizabeth Fortescue and the team at Boconnoc for so generously opening their gates to help raise funds for our work. Our thanks also go to Coodes Solicitors for sponsoring this year’s Open Gardens Scheme, and to the Penventon Park Hotel for providing the cream teas at Trevince.
“A huge thank you must also go to our volunteers whose hard work and dedication made these events possible. We have two more Open Gardens to come at the end of the month and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to them.”
Cornwall Heritage Trust’s upcoming Open Gardens are Trenarth near Constantine 25th June and Trereife near Penzance on 2nd July.
Ticket prices are £6 if pre-booked online and £7.50 on the door. Under 12s go free and do not require booking. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Book your tickets here https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/opengardens/
Photo credits: Keith Larby (https://www.akphotos.net/) / Cornwall Heritage Trust volunteer
