Gardens

The Lost Gardens of Heligan - The people at Heligan have re-established a working community, a "living museum", with a vision for the future. Today, ten years on, the award winning restoration of Heligan is internationally acclaimed. Retrieved from dereliction, its productive gardens form a stunning geometric patchwork of hundreds of varieties of fruit and vegetables, and its overgrown pleasure grounds are re-emerging in their finery once more. Heligan is ready again to set the standards for others to follow.

Glendurgan Gardens - Set in a wooded valley running down to the Helford River, rich in fine trees and rare and exotic plants, Glenurgan is one of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South West. Children love the Giant's Stride and the maze. For more details call : (01326) 250906

Trengwainton Gardens - Intimate and closely linked to the stream running through its valley, the garden leads up to a terrace and summer house with splendid views of Mount's Bay and The Lizard. Sheltered, virtually frost free and with a famous collection of tender trees and exotic shrubs, and walled gardens, it is a delight to visit at any time of the year. For more details call : (01736) 363021

Trelissick Gardens - This tranquil garden is renowned for its glorious maritime views down Carrick roads towards the sea. Trelissick has been planted with an abundance of those tender shrubs so characteristic of Cornwall - magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons - with so many rare varieties of hydrangeas and a newly-developed Cornish apple orchard. Sweeping parkland and riverside woods encircle the estate, through which walks may be enjoyed all year round. Trelissick Gallery is well known for its displays of local art and crafts. For more information call : (01872) 862090.