Tregothnan open day raises £65,000 for women's charity
'Always a delight'
Tregothnan is known to be the first place in the UK to grow tea commercially and has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334.Each year it hosts an open weekend during which members of the public can explore the gardens.Jonathon Jones, managing director of trading at Tregothnan, said: "It is always a delight to open our gates and see the estate thronged with visitors – especially when it is in aid of such a deserving charity."He thanked people for visiting and helping the charity which he said had "an incredible impact on the lives of so many".
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