It is said that Enys is considered to be the oldest garden in Cornwall. Robert de Enys lived there during the reign of Edward 1. The 1709 edition of Camden's Magna Britannia mentioned that Enys was noted for its fine gardens. In 1833 John Samuel Enys engaged Henry Harrison, a London architect, to produce designs for the garden as well as the house.

J D Enys (1837-1912), an inveterate traveller, greatly enriched Enys with seeds and plants he regularly sent home from New Zealand and Patagonia.

Probably the most valuable asset to the garden is its microclimate. It is virtually frost free, and this, together with the mild and temperate influence of the Gulf Stream, enables many tender plants and trees to flourish. One of the most important of these is the Peruvian Laurel, one of the few specimens growing in England today. There is also a Maidenhair tree, (Ginkgo biloba) which is said to be the tallest specimen outside Kew Gardens.

The gardens at Enys are open between Tuesday 1st April and Tuesday 30th September.

Days and times:

       Every Tuesday, Thursday afternoon: from 2pm - 4pm

      The first Sunday of the month: from 2pm - 4pm

Waiting to see the blue bells? Early pictures this year!  See this year’s and the  last five years in the galleries  Good time to plan for viewing them next year. Judge which week from the photo galleries. Wear wellies if it has been raining.