


Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. Today over 200 acres are open for exploration including the award-winning restoration of Heligan’s Productive Gardens.
You will also experience Victorian pleasure grounds, a sub-tropical jungle, ancient broadleaved woodland, walks through beautiful Cornish countryside and a pioneering wildlife project allowing visitors a close-up view of Heligan’s wildlife.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are so much more than gardens restored; their own special atmosphere encourages exploration and contemplation, satisfying the broadest range of historical, horticultural and wildlife interests.
Interesting fact: At the end of the nineteenth century, the site’s thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years after the Great War of 1914 bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this ‘Sleeping Beauty’. After decades of neglect, the devastating hurricane of 1990 should have consigned the Lost Gardens of Heligan to a footnote in history. Instead, fired by a magnificent obsession to bring these once glorious gardens back to life, a small band of enthusiasts, which has grown into a large working team, have restored the gardens and estate, creating a destination with a breadth of interest around the year.
Facilities:
• Disabled access
• Café
• Toilets:
• Dogs welcome:(on short leads and with well-behaved owners!)
Opening Times:
open every day*, all year round, for your enjoyment and exploration.
*except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Costs:
Garden Admission- Single Visit Charges:
Adults: £12.50
Seniors: £10.50
Students (with valid student card): £8.00
Children (5 – 17): £6
Children (Under 5): Free
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £30
Photo Credits: © The Lost Gardens of Heligan
For further information please visit: http://www.heligan.com