A historic garden that is not normally open to the public threw open its gates on Sunday weekend and raised nearly £2,000 for Cornwall Heritage Trust. 

Almost 200 people visited Trevince Estate Gardens, near Gwennap, for garden tours with owner Richard Stone and estate gardener Liam Shoesmith. 

Designed and planted more than 200 years ago, the gardens feature an abundance of spring-flowering favourites including camellias and rhododendrons, while Meyer lemons have been growing there since the 1850s.

Cornwall Heritage Trust is an independent charity which aims to preserve and strengthen Cornwall’s heritage. 

Chief executive Cathy Woolcock said: “We’re thrilled that so many people came to support our work. 

“Thanks must go to Trevince, to the Penventon Park Hotel for providing cream teas, and to our volunteers whose hard work and dedication made the event possible.” 

The trust has three more open gardens in the diary: Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel, on May 28; Trenarth near Constantine on June 25; and Trereife, near Penzance on July 2.

Ticket prices are £6 if pre-booked online and £7.50 on the door. Under-2s go free and do not require booking. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

• Find out more at www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/opengardens