Tresco Abbey Gardens are located on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. The 17-acre gardens were established by the …
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Oct 25, 2024
Even in autumn, the flowers and shrubs were still blooming and showy. We went twice and saw different things each time. Make sure you watch the red squirrels at feeding time.Full review by RothburyLady
Oct 6, 2024
highlight of weeks visit to the Islands-well worth the boat trips.allow plenty of time to slowly walk to the entrance of gardens £18 each-with last entrance 1530.loads of plants and 3 different level…Full review by mikepW1883JG
Oct 5, 2024
Abbey Garden Cafe One of the worst lunches ever - very limited choices. I ordered a baked potato with cheese which comes with a side salad. It was barely warm - the clue was that the cheese didn’t …Full review by JulieWinLondon
if my cruise ship. Windstar WindSurf, arrives at 8:30 and departs at 2pm......enough time to go to gardens and Valhalla? still need to eat lunch. where does the ship dock?
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I am not sure about any of this as we stayed in St Marys. when you land in St Marys there are plenty of boards up detailing boat trips etc.
Is it possible to see the squirrels without having to visit the gardens? That is, do they live anywhere outside the pay-zone? I'm visiting Scilly next year for the first time, not a plant freak but like wildlife. Just come back from a hotel in the Lake District where they visit the garden for free!
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Yes, go into the garden cafe. It's outside the pay area. The squirrels play around the cafe edge.
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