Discover the tea grown in Cornwall on a guided tour of the River Gardens in Coombe.
Nestled on the shores of the River Fal, its history dates back to at least the medieval period and has long been associated with innovative agricultural practices.
Your Tregothnan host will guide you on a two-mile walk through Europe's largest tea plantation, uncovering the rich heritage of the estate and its connection to the river. Explore the historic Kea Plum orchards and hidden Jungle gardens, full of botanical and subtropical wonders. Your host will introduce you to the Camellia sinensis and assist you in picking your own tea to process at home.
Finish your circular walk at the Reading Room, where you will experience a captivating tasting of handcrafted, premium teas.
Timing: Choose from 10:00am, 12:00pm or 2:00pm, from Monday to Friday.
Duration: Approximately three hours, covering nearly 2 miles on foot.
Terrain: The path winds through uneven landscapes, with some steep ascents and descents. Good footwear (preferably walking boots) is imperative. There will be a stile you will need to be able to step over along with steep inclines and declines. Please get in touch if you would like to talk to one of our hosts about your access needs or experiences that require little walking.
Starting Point: Your journey commences and concludes at The International Tea Centre (also known as The Reading Room), Coombe, TR3 6AR.
Dog Policy: Canine companions are welcome, but kindly keep them leashed to safeguard our cherished wildlife.
Shopping: Explore our shop and purchase a selection of teas and estate produce.
Get swept up in the magic of the largest tea gardens in Europe. The sheer scale of the landscape on view is breath-taking. Guests are always intrigued with this aspect of the living Tregothnan estate and how the landscape here has been cared for and managed for nearly 700 years.
The Tregothnan estate, meticulously nurtured for nearly 700 years, promises a visual spectacle.
Our tours can be highly adaptable to your passions, be it Tregothnan's tea-growing inception, the intriguing Kea Plums history, or the global adoration of tea.
Reminders:
For navigation, look up 'Tregothnan International Tea Centre' or use the postcode TR3 6AR. Post-booking, expect a detailed email with further insights.
Pricing is per person. Children below 12 are free of charge.
We require 24 hours’ notice for any changes.
Children below 12 are free of charge!
Please book at least 24 hours ahead. Last minute bookings may be available subject to availability, please get in touch.
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