The new image has been released as Phase 2 of the transformation scheme will start soon
St Anthony Gardens in Penzance reopened to the public on December 15, 2025 after 12 months of refurbishment work (Image: Treveth )
Today is the day for the reopening of a popular seafront garden after a massive revamp as part of a controversial wider redevelopment.
Penzance’s St Anthony Gardens, the seafront gardens opposite the Jubilee Pool and the town’s famous promenade, have been closed to the public for the past 12 months.
The work is part of phase one of Cornwall Council’s company Treveth’s town regeneration project.
While the gardens reopen to the public from today (Monday, December 15) a few elements will be completed later as part of the wider Coinagehall Street development.
Supported by the Future High Streets Fund as part of the Government’s Town Fund, Treveth said it repositioned the iconic archway, constructed British Standard-compliant pathways for inclusive access throughout the gardens, upgraded seating areas offering breathtaking views over Mount’s Bay and Penzance Harbour, delivered new open spaces for wellbeing activities, events and informal recreation and installed two boules courts.
Treveth has also retained most original stone walls and incorporated biodiverse planting to support local wildlife and create year-round interest.
CGI image of the revamped St Anthony Gardens in Penzance(Image: Treveth)
The garden’s historic fountain will be restored when the water and sewer connections can be made to the revised network for the wider Coinagehall Street development.
Emma Rodgers, head of land and planning at Treveth, said: “These gardens are much-loved by the community, so we were keen to open them as soon as it was safe and appropriate to do so.
“While some elements will be completed later alongside the wider Coinagehall Street development, we’re really pleased with how the space is already taking shape.
“We hope the local community will enjoy the upgraded gardens, and that our improvements will also encourage visitors to the area to help boost the local economy.”
St Anthony Gardens in Penzance reopened after 12 months of refurbishment work (Image: Treveth)
The work on the next phase is expected to start in 2026 which will see the former Taylor’s Garage site and PZ Gallery make way for 36 new homes and seven business units to the former Taylor’s Garage site.
Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for economy, said: “St Anthony Gardens have been re-invented for residents today and future generations, with way better views of the sea, more appropriate planting, a community event space and much better disabled access.
“The whole town will be pleased when the gardens re-open after a long period of works.”
Founded by Cornwall Council in 2019, Treveth has built over 400 homes, has 190 homes in construction and manages more than 45 units across 10 commercial sites. SOme of the projects it is involved in include Heathlands View, Bodmin; The Coppers, Tolvaddon, Tregover, Newquay and Gwel Basset, Redruth.
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