Cornish Gardens


Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens, Holmbush, St Austell: A 30-acre estate with lots of different gardens within the whole and more than 6,000 plants, all labelled. All year-round interest including herbaceous borders with many rare plants, authentic Japanese garden. Holders of National Collection of Grevilleas. Open all year. Call 01726 73500 or log on to www.pinetumpark.com


The Lost Gardens of Heligan


Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth: Renowned for its wonderful textures, tones and visual delights round every corner, a true plantsman’s paradise. Call 01326 252020 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Ken-Caro, Bicton, Liskeard: Wonderful views across the countryside from this garden which has a good range of plants, some of them most unusual. Call 01579 362446


Lanhydrock, Bodmin: The gardens of Lanhydrock House, the Cornish headquarters of the National Trust, laid out in formal areas, parkland and lovely avenue of trees, now mainly beech. One area is devoted to bog plants and there are many flowering trees and shrubs, including the usual Cornish mixture of rhododendrons and camellias, but with the addition of flowering cherries and almonds and hydrangeas. Garden open daily all year. Various Winter events including Christmas. Call 01208 265950 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell: Now so famous, the gardens are maturing nicely, with many new features each year. Like many


Cornish gardens Heligan features masses of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas. The lake area has been extensively renovated, as has the wonderfully productive vegetable garden. Call 01726 845100 or log on to www.heligan.com


Mount Edgcumbe, Cremyl, Torpoint: Described by Samuel Pepys in 1683 as ‘the most beautiful place as ever was seen’ this estate lies across the river from Plymouth, close to Torpoint, and is as beautiful as ever The house was begun in 1547 and gradually a sumptuous garden was created with sea-girt woodlands, rare trees and shrubs, a formal garden in English, French and Italian styles, the Earl’s garden made in the 18th Century. The park is free to visit. Call 01752 822236 or log on to ww.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk


Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth: A magnificent Cornish garden set at the head of a 25-acre ravine dropping down to the Helford Estuary. There is a children’s play area and the private beach is open to visitors. Open all year-round 10.30am to 5pm. Call 01326 252200 or log on to www.trebah-garden.co.uk


Trelissick, Feock, Truro: is one of the National Trust’s most well- known Cornish gardens, set high


above a salt-water inlet formed by the Fal. Open most of the year, including Winter opening hours. Woodland walks open all year. Call 01872 862090 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Trengwainton: National Trust garden near Penzance. Georgian walled gardens with raised beds housing tender plants. Interest all year-round and stunning views over Mounts Bay. Open all year, various events. Call 01736 363148 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Trewithen Gardens, Grampound Road, Truro: The gardens contain rare Asiatic species and camellias are very much a forte including C Donation from which all others in the world have been taken. Garden re-opens in March, nursery open all the year-round. Call 01726 883647 or log on to www.trewithengardens.co.uk


Mount Edgcumbe


Visit Mount Edgcumbe 865 acres of Grade I listed Country Park & Gardens, open 365 days a year.


Cottage Garden, Pine Lodge Gardens.


Mount Edgcumbe House and Earl’s Garden With a Grade 1 listed landscape, formal gardens, Tudor House, shops, crafts, café’s and activities there’s something for everyone whatever the weather. The Park is free and open from 8am to dusk. The House is open seasonally - check our website for details.


Lanhydrock www.cornish-visitor.co.uk


Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ Tel. 01752 822 236 www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk www.facebook.com/mtedgcumbe


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