New Easter Trail at Pinetum Park

Families are being invited to go on a painted pebble hunt among the beautiful gardens of Cornwall's Pinetum Park as part of a new Easter Trail.

Visitors can pick up details about the new interactive trail as they arrive before heading off on a hunt around the magnificent 30-acre gardens.

Search for clues in each of the 10 individual themed garden areas ranging from the tranquillity of the Japanese Garden to the Pinetum – home to more than 80 types of conifer including the giant redwood which can grow up to 90 metres tall. The Easter hunt has been carefully laid out to ensure visitors can enjoy the magnificence of the spring colours.

Solve the mystery of the hidden word related to Easter and collect a fun chocolate at the Pinetum Park Shop.

The trail is perfect for all the family to enjoy, with hundreds of exotic plants and trees for keen gardeners, native wildlife and birds to spot and the hunt for the Easter clues of course!

The Easter Trail is free for garden visitors. Suitable for pushchairs and dog-friendly too everyone can enjoy the great outdoors.

What: New Easter Trail at Pinetum Park

When: From 8 – 23 April
Why visit: Explore 30 acres of garden as you hunt for Easter clues and enjoy the great outdoors!

Admission: Adults £9.00, Seniors £8.50, Children under 11 free, Children (aged 11-17) £4.50,

Website: pinetumpark.com

Pinetum Gardens, Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RQ * 01726 73500 * pinetumpark.com

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For more information please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

Notes to Editors

Pinetum Gardens is situated between Heligan Gardens and The Eden Project on the Cornish Riviera. The 30 acres parkland is owned by Chang Li, architect and garden enthusiast. Pinetum Gardens has 6,000 plants and 12 Champion Trees suitable for all the family to enjoy. With gardens for all seasons the dog friendly park is also wheelchair accessible (90% of gardens and parkland) with mobility scooters available to hire.

Opening Times: Gardens are open every day, all year round (24 to 26 December) - 10am - 5pm

Admission: Adults £9.00, Seniors £8.50, Children under 11 free, Children (aged 11-17) £4.50,

Season tickets are available, locals special rate £16.

Dogs welcome on leads.