Tresco abbey gardens

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Adrift in the Atlantic 28 miles from Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly offer a taste of the exotic. From gardens and white beaches to turquoise seas, there is something for everyone.

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Come See The UK's Tropical Islands - The Isles Of Scilly (5)

A famous sub-tropical in the Scilly Isles, on a romantic island of only 750 acres. It was made by Augustus Smith, between 1834 and 1872, on a wind-blown peni

Good Housekeeping UK on Instagram: "Famous for its beautiful white-sand beaches, lush botanic gardens and picture-perfect seaside towns, the Isles of Scilly is considered one of the most special corners of Britain. 🐚 Offering more than a simple beach holiday, our six-day escorted tour is based in St Mary's but explores several of the archipelago's other islands. You'll visit Tresco and the sub-tropical Tresco Abbey Garden, often described as like 'Kew without the glass'. Tap the link in our…

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Despite Tresco being a tiny little island just off the coast of Cornwall (it's just 2.2 miles long and 1.09 miles wide), there is enough to do on the island to fill a weekend. On the Saturday I was on Tresco for the whole day, and filled my time completely in-between the food festival. On