Cornwall is home to some stunning sights, but have you ever explored its historical gems? At Pencarrow House, discover a world where history meets nature in the most charming way. Visitors can wander through diverse gardens ranging from formal landscapes to ancient woodlands. Plus, there are routes that are wheelchair accessible so everyone can join in on the adventure.

What We Offer

• One Adult Entry to House & Gardens: Explore historic interiors and lush gardens solo.

• One Adult and One Child Entry: Perfect for a parent-child day out amidst nature.

• Two Adult and Two Child Entry: Ideal for family exploration of Cornwall's heritage.

• Two Adult and One Child Entry: Enjoy a family outing surrounded by beauty.

• Two Adult Entry: Couples can enjoy both cultural history and serene gardens.

• Essential Information

  • What’s included: Pencarrow guided tour of the house and access to the gardens
  • Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Child tickets are valid for 5-16 years old.
  • Under 5s enter free Check visiting times here
  • Your entry ticket for two adults and two children to Pencarrow includes access to our historic estate, allowing you to explore centuries of Cornish heritage and the elegant interiors of our ancestral home. We hope you enjoy your visit!
  • The tour takes approximately 1 hour.

Why You Should Seize The Deal

The House and Family In Cornwall, Pencarrow, meaning 'head of the valley' or 'high fort', has stood for centuries, evolving through the ages. The Molesworth family's arrival in the late 1500s marked a significant chapter, their lineage intertwined with royal appointments and colonial governance. Under Georgian stewardship, architect Robert Allanson crafted a masterpiece, blending Palladian elegance with classical influences. Lavish renovations and meticulous restoration efforts by later generations have ensured Pencarrow's enduring charm. Today, the family graciously shares their ancestral home, inviting visitors to explore its opulent interiors while preserving their privacy in a discreet wing.

Family Friendly Gardens Explore a range of landscapes in our Cornwall gardens, from formal to ancient woodlands, perfect for family outings. Pencarrow offers short and long circular routes, some wheelchair accessible. Kids enjoy free admission, making us one of Cornwall's few no-cost attractions for children. Throughout the year, Pencarrow's gardens charm visitors. Snowdrop Sundays kick off the season, followed by vibrant displays of camellias and rhododendrons in March. Bluebells and wild garlic grace the woods in May-June, while the Memorial Garden blooms in summer. Autumn brings hydrangeas and changing foliage, ensuring the gardens always captivate. Discover unique features like our Iron Age hill fort, sunken Italian Garden with a quatrefoil fountain, ice house, palm house, and ancient Cornish cross. Don't miss the mysterious grotto, rumored to be a clandestine meeting spot.