Cornish Gardens


Antony House


Antony, Torpoint: Adjoining National Trust property Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA. Magnolia, camellia, old hybrid rhododendrons and acers. Ponds filled with waterlilies and interesting Bath House dating from the 18th Century. Call 01752 812191 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Bonython Estate Gardens, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston: Twenty acres of colour with flower decked herbaceous walled garden, potager with vegetables and flowers, South African hot border, three lakes and woodland walks. Call 01326 240550 or long on to www.bonythonmanor.co.uk


Caerhays Estate, Gorran, St Austell is set right on the coast overlooking the sea and the castle gardens are a true plantsman’s paradise, full of wonderful camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias. Call 01872 501310 or log on to www.caerhays.co.uk


Chygurno, Lamorna, Penzance: Unique 3 acre garden overlooking Lamorna Cove. Terraced on a steep hillside with steps and paths winding through large granite outcrops. Southern hemisphere shrubs and exotics, tree ferns and restios. Woodland with rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, blue bells in Spring. Call 01736 732153


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


Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash: Adjoining the National Trust house, Cotehele gardens were laid out in the 19th Century, when many trees were planted. There is a formal Italian-style garden, a meadow garden and a deep valley which contains a series of adjoining ponds, trees and moisture loving plants. Tender shrubs thrive against the walls of the ancient house and there are many discoveries to be made in the beds, borders and orchards, the latter containing old Cornish varieties. Plants for sale, restaurant, etc. Gardens open all year-round. Various Winter events, including Christmas. Call 01579 351346 or log on to www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Lots to do at Mount Edgcumbe


Mount Edgcumbe is a place of ancient barrows, mystical woodland, beautiful formal gardens, listed monuments, battle sites, forts, chapels and holy wells dotted along a remote coastline above secret beaches and smugglers’ coves.


With adventure play zones, shops, cafés and restaurants it is the destination of choice for visitors to Cornwall and Plymouth alike. Countryside, beaches and an extraordinary rebuilt Tudor house all sit in 865 acres of the most spectacular Grade 1 listed landscape.


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.


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


20 Cornish Visitor Guide - Summer 2018


You can enjoy disk golf, Segway adventure, cycling in the great outdoors; explore creativity at the various artists workshops; brows the galleries and shops in the Barrow Centre or visit the family collection, paintings, tapestries, furniture, sculptures and a fascinating exhibitions in the House. Mount Edgcumbe is the perfect day out in all weathers.


So why not join the smugglers, pirates, Vikings, Armada’s, visiting Royalty, painters, explorers and writers who have enjoyed this place and come along to visit Mount Edgcumbe this year?


www.cornish-visitor.co.uk


For further information about group bookings or the events and exhibitions taking place this year at the park, please visit our website at www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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