How big is Glendurgan Garden?

300 acres
Over 300 acres of ambling woodland and rugged coastline, offering stunning views and access to the Helford River and secluded Cornish coves.

Who owns Glendurgan house?

Charles Fox, a wealthy Quaker, bought the house, garden and Polgwidden Cove, at the foot of the valley, for £4,375 in 1838 from the Nicholls family. He pioneered Trebah as a 26-acre pleasure garden.

Are dogs allowed at Glendurgan?

Assistance dogs only at Glendurgan, however they are welcome in the surrounding countryside, reception building, plant sales and tea-house.

Can you swim at Glendurgan?

The beach at Durgan is a pleasant mix of grey sand and shingle with plenty of rocks and rockpools at either end to keep everyone occupied. Whilst swimming is fairly safe in this sheltered location one should be aware there is no lifeguard service.

Who owns Lanhydrock House?

the National Trust
Lanhydrock is a country house and estate in the parish of Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. The great house stands in extensive grounds (360 hectares or 890 acres) above the River Fowey and it has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953.

Are Trebah Gardens National Trust?

Discounts. Please note, we are not offering any discounts, including the BBC Gardeners World 2 for 1 or the National Trust (please note, we are not a National Trust garden).

Can you take dogs to Heligan Gardens?

Yes, we welcome dogs and well-behaved owners all year. Please click here to be taken to our dedicated Dogs page.

Are dogs allowed in Trebah Gardens?

We love dogs at Trebah and they are welcome in the garden and on the beach all year round. We have designated doggie tables in Trebah Kitchen, so dog lovers can sit together. Dogs are also welcome on the garden terrace and in the picnic area.

Do you have to pay to walk around Lanhydrock?

A fairly short and easy circular walk through Lanhydrock gardens (note that you will need to pay an entry fee unless you are NT member) with plenty of picnic spots along the River Fowey that you can combine with a visit to the house.

Does anyone live in Lanhydrock?

Ollie Williams is heir to the stunning 2,000 acre Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall – home to Lanhydrock House, a Victorian mansion which is part of the UK’s National Trust. The 23-year-old’s family title is Viscount Clifden, and Ollie claims his father, Andrew Williams, is lord of the manor of Lanhydrock.

Can you swim at Trebah gardens?

It was great going round the gardens they’re so very beautiful and dog friendly! We walked all the way down to the seafront and went for a swim it was lovely. Make sure you have a clotted cream ice cream too before you head home.

How long does it take to walk around Trebah gardens?

Coffee, beach and a walk around the garden say a cople of hours. You can stretch this to maybe four hours if you eat and explore the beach and gardens in more depth. over a year ago.

Who are the owners of the Glendurgan Garden?

Glendurgan Garden was laid out by Alfred Fox in the 1820s and 1830s. In 1962 Glendurgan Garden was given to the National Trust by Cuthbert and Philip Fox. The garden is notable for a cherry laurel maze, created in 1833. Fox, Charles (2004). Glendurgan: a personal memoir of a garden in Cornwall.

Where is Glendurgan Garden in Mawnan Smith Cornwall?

Glendurgan Garden (Cornish: Glynn Dowrgeun, meaning deep valley of otters) is a National Trust garden situated above the hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River and near Mawnan Smith, in the civil parish of Mawnan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Glendurgan Garden was laid out by Alfred Fox in the 1820s and 1830s.

When was Glendurgan Garden given to the National Trust?

In 1962 Glendurgan Garden was given to the National Trust by Cuthbert and Philip Fox. The garden is notable for a cherry laurel maze, created in 1833. Fox, Charles (2004).

What to see in the valley garden at Glendurgan?

In the orchard today are still local varieties of apples, figs, pecans, pears and critus fruits, as well as three bee hives with an active colony of honeybees. An area eager to be explored, there are grass paths mowed amongst the apple trees during the warmer months for visitors to venture along.