When I was a child I would regularly visit Hendra Park, and occasionally still do. On one side of…read morethe road there is the childrens part which has climbing frames and slides, while on the other side there is a football pitch and small skate park. Both parts are maintained by the County Council and there are also toilets on the childrens side. However these toilets are not great. There are fences stopping children from running onto the road on the children's side. In the day there are usually quite a few children and parents in Hendra park but it is rarely very busy. In the summer the County Council sometimes put on entertainment such as 'Punch and Judy' shows so keep your eyes peeled for these.

great fun when I was little - how brilliant!read more

Victoria Gardens are on the other side of the viaduct to Hendra Park, and quite close to Truro city…read morecentre. The gardens are well maintained by the County council. Victoria Gardens are usually quite quiet and it is a nice peaceful place to visit. Towards the top of the gardens there is a fishpond and there are toilets within the gardens. There is also a bandstand which during the Summer is used for musical events. In the past I have visited Victoria Gardens to eat my lunch, and found it a peaceful place to be. It is a beautiful garden which I would recommend visiting.

Carne beach is on the Roseland Peninsula on the South Coast of Cornwall. The beach acessed by…read morenarrow country roads meaning that the beach is often relatively quiet in the summer and mainly usually used by locals. There is a car park very close to the beach which is owned by the National Trust. This car park has toilets and an honesty box instead of a ticket machine. There are no lifeguards or cafe on the beach but the Nare Head Hotel overlokks the beach. I believe dogs are permitted on the beach. This beach is worth visiting if you are looking for a quiet beach however it is difficult to get to.

This is my all-time favourite National Trust garden! It is located on the banks of the River Fal…read moreand numerous paths meander throughout the steep garden. In Spring there is a riot of colour from the daffodils, camellias, primroses, bluebells and cherry blossom. A bit later come the foxgloves and later still the changing colours of autumn - but there is a 'wildness' about it all, with wild flowers mingling with the cultivated, making the garden an absolute delight at any time of year. And, always, there is the sound of bird song and the distant clanking of the King Harry Ferry, which crosses the Fal from Feock to Philleigh. Of course, a visit to the garden is never complete without a visit to the superb tea room, shop and gallery. The garden is open throughout the year, although not every day in winter - so best to check the website before you visit. The house is privately owned and not open to the public but, if time allows, it is possible to walk through the parkland of Trelissick Estate, which again stretches right down to the shores of the River Fal. There is ample space for parking but, if you prefer, in summer, plan to arrive and depart by ferry via Falmouth, St Mawes or Truro.

I visited the gardens at Trelissick in the summer of 2008 and they really are quite beautiful. I…read moretook a gentle walk through the grounds looking at the large variety of plants in the gardens. Luckily, many were labelled as my botanical knowledge is not great. Despite the poor weather, it was a really relaxing experience meandering through the tranquil gardens. There are fantastic views across to Falmouth and the sea. The restaurant is nice, although a bit pricey (the money does contribute towards the upkeep of the National Trust properties though). There is also a shop which sells the usual National Trust goodies, some local produce, and plants that were seen in the gardens. Well worth a visit.

This is a large park, the north and south grassy areas separated by a vast expanse of tarmac road…read morethat cuts into the middle of the park, with the Royal Citadel and disabled parking at one end, and the other end leading to West Hoe Park. This tarmac expanse is often used for military parades, concerts and funfairs. Notable landmarks are the War Memorials, Sir Francis Drake statute and Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse, which is open to the public, and has it's own twitter account @smeatonstower

Food was rapid, staff were very attentive, very clean, food was delicious, very well priced…read more Would definitely visit again.

First time visit after hearing the praises of Lanhydrock from my daughter for about 10 years…read more AND....not at all disappointed. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, which took us about 2 hours. After this, we enjoyed the gardens upper/lower. Well laid out. The car park is approx 15-20 minute walk, mostly downhill, which means you've got an uphill struggle to get back. There is a "mini" taxi type service costing £1 per head each way, (well worth it), to the House. Car park charge to non-members is £3.00 all day, which is pretty good. The house is in good repair, and the history is very well recorded. Beware the Cafe.......as with most NT establishments it is franchised, extortionate and not good value for money....especially for eating and drinking in a shed...!! That aside, you will have a lovely day...

This garden is not far from Falmouth UK. There are mostly trees with some being the oldest of the…read morespecies in the UK. Just before the entrance is the court garden with flowering plants. There are various paths to follow and all quite pretty. There is a section for young children to play. There are some falls and ponds. Some trees are so tall you can't imagine how old they must be. The paths can lead you past an amphitheater built by hand and end up at the beach where you find some picnic tables and a small takeaway cafe with ice cream and drinks. At the entrance where you leave afterwards is a cafe with various things and a gift shop. There is also an area to buy plants. It's a pleasant place to spend a few hours. Dogs are allowed as well. The paths have some steps or hills but manageable. We all enjoyed it.

We went there cause of the very good ratings and were disappointed. I don't think this garden is so…read morespecial. You have all the plants there you can see in private gardens or just at the side of the street when driving through Cornwall: masses of giant rhubarb, hydrangeas, rhododendron in a small valley. Maybe it's necessary to take a guided tour. The garden is small, walking through it, down and up again, it takes you not more than an hour without any hurry. You have a little artificial fish pond, a pond with a rhubarb in it with a tacky white bridge. Well there are maybe two or three nice viewpoints, but that's not enough. The toilets were very clean, that I can praise ;-). It's definitely too high priced for what you get, 3£ would be enough.