Gardens in Cornwall

Often described as the 'garden capital of the world', Cornwall is a garden lovers paradise, where plants, flowers, trees and even palms thrive in our mild coastal climate and short winters...

From the tropical rainforest biomes of The Eden Project, to pretty cottage gardens and the manicured grounds of stately homes, there are numerous gardens to suit every taste. Here are a few of the wonderful gardens in Cornwall all within easy reach of us...

• Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens

  Just a few minutes walk from us, where a tranquil maze of paths lead through 13.5 acres of woodlands and wetlands, with meandering trails leading to hidden pools containing flora and fauna and no less than 14 species of damselflies and dragonflies. There is also a café for barista made drinks, homemade cakes and freshly prepared lunches... visit website
  
  

• The Eden Project

  Here you can step out of Cornwall for the day and experience a day in the tropics. Two gigantic biomes are housed in a 50 metre deep former china clay pit overlooking St Austell Bay. With stunning architecture and a breathtaking plant collection, it has been billed as the eighth wonder of the world... visit website
  
  

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan

  Lost for 75 years under bramble and ivy, Heligan is now Europe's largest garden restoration. Now the most visited private garden in Britain, work continues into the 200 acre estate, leaving this project far from complete so those who have already been will always see something new... visit website
  
  

• Pinetum Park

  Well worth a visit for garden lovers and only 10 minutes drive away, 30 acres of parkland and gardens with over 5,500 labelled plants. Includes Japanese garden, arboretum, wildlife pond and many rare and tender plants... visit website

• Trewithen Gardens

  6 miles from us this is 'An historic private estate internationally renowned for its collection of magnolias and camellias. Also boasting 24 'Champion Trees', woodland walks, 18th Century estate house, Tea Shop and highly prized plants from the on-site nursery... visit website

• Trelissick Gardens

  A tranquil varied garden in lovely position on the river Fal, with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants... visit website

• Lanhydrock

  A magnificent late Victorian country house with gardens and wooded estate... visit website