Caerhays Castle

CAERHAYS CASTLE

HX Suggested Reasons to Visit

Minerals Collection
Magnolia Gardens
Porthluney Cove

 

Explore the extensive Minerals Collection amassed by the Williams family, wander through the renowned Magnolia Gardens home to rare species, and relax at Porthluney Cove with its scenic castle and sea views.

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Caerhays Castle, located on the Cornish coast, is a masterpiece of early 19th-century architecture. Designed by the renowned architect John Nash for the Trevanion family, the castle was completed in 1808. It stands as a testament to the Gothic Revival style, blending picturesque elegance with rugged coastal beauty.

The estate’s history, however, predates the current structure. The Trevanion family had owned the land since the late 14th century, with their fortunes rising and falling over the centuries. In the early 1800s, John Bettesworth Trevanion’s passion for landscaping and horticulture led to the creation of the stunning gardens that surround the castle. These gardens, influenced by the exotic plant collections of the Victorian era, remain a key feature of the estate today.

After financial difficulties in the late 19th century, the estate was sold to the Williams family, who have meticulously maintained and enhanced both the castle and gardens. Caerhays Castle is now celebrated for its exceptional collection of magnolias and camellias, attracting horticulture enthusiasts from around the world.

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    Castle & Gardens

    Castle & Gardens

    The gardens are open daily from Monday 12th February – Sunday 16th June 2024, 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4pm). The castle is open for guided tours from – Monday 11th March – Friday 7th …


    Castle

    Castle

    The castle is open for guided tours from – Monday 11th March – Friday 7th June 2024. The ever-changing collections include Victorian jugs, 19th-century crockery, the Bric-a-Brac of an Edwardian billiard room, and more. We don't …


    Gardens

    Gardens

    The gardens are open daily from Monday 12th February – Sunday 16th June 2024, 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4pm). Be sure to see our 100-year-old Magnolia tree in bloom, it’s a must-see! Our gardens …




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