Huge rhododendron at the Lost Garden of Heligan


Lost Gardens of Heligan This garden comes with a lot of good reports


from other writers and none of them exaggerate. I found little that would provide an access problem. Paths were accessible, good toilet facilities in the shop/cafe building and at other points around the gardens (I suggest you give the ‘Thunder Box’ a miss though!). We visited in the spring and found the


azaleas, in particular, spectacular. We only visited the main gardens, stewards house and home farm. Their map of the estate shows paths that are described as more challenging and some steps, we only found accessible paths in our visit. This is a very quiet and beautiful gardens. Like all gardens it will vary depending on the time of year that you visit, but I do suggest you make the effort. This venue doesn't advertise its disabled


facilities so I don't know if they have power chairs or scooters for loan. However, if you are worried may I suggest a phone call (01726 845100) and ask. Carers get in free.


Both these venues run a joint ticket


system. You will require a good day to explore each of these venues properly.


Inside the Lost Gardens of Heligan


John Killick was the secretary of the Disabled Motorists Federation for over 20 years and was also the editor of 'The Way Ahead' magazine. He continues to be a freelance writer. He was born in Norfolk and brought up in Suffolk, married a Manx girl, and now lives in north east England.


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