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Tresco Abbey Gardens (Scilly)

 
Description: Tresco Estate / Isles of Scilly / Cornwall / Tel: 01720-424108 / The tropical Abbey Garden is a glorious exception – a ... more
Tresco Abbey Gardens (Scilly) ... perennial Kew without the glass – shrugging of salt spray and Atlantic Gales to host 20, 000 exotic plants.

Newest Review: ... and chilling out, so why rush around! Despite the boat carrying over almost 100 passengers, we soon found that we were meandering around the coastal path somewhat alone, as people scatter among the pathways on this small island. Entrance to the Abbey Gardens themselves costs £9 for adults, and there are discount tickets available if you are making the islands your home for a week. It is ... more

 ... also worth investing £4 in a garden guide, although you will be given a pamphlet outlining the key areas of the gardens themselves. Before you enter the gardens themselves, you will find a well stocked shop and a great little café restaurant area with rea...more

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Crowned Review Tresco Abbey Gardens (Scilly): Tropical Island Gardens? (1323 words)
by - written on 20/07/08 (Very useful, 413 readings)
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A trip to the Isles of Scilly would not be complete unless you have visited the island of Tresco and its fantastic Abbey Garden. Tresco itself is one of the larger of the Islands that make up this wonderful archipelago, and can be reached from the island of St Mary's via boat crossing several times a day. We opted for the 1015am sailing, and this simple boat carries about 85 people on bench like seating. The crossing takes about 30 minutes, and could be a little choppy in parts, although no one seemed to have any noticeable effects of sea sickness so please do not let the length of the crossing put you off! In any event you are open to the elements and the ...  Read the complete review

 

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