The Lost Gardens of Heligan
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Port
Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$190
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The peaceful countryside around Fowey is a tableau of small villages and granite farmhouses, glimpses of life in days gone by, and hedgerow fields that give way to rolling downs.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are among the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. Nestled near the fishing village of Mevagissey on the south Cornish coast, these glorious gardens include an exotic jungle, a Victorian Garden, and Giants Head.
Lost to the world for 70 years, Heligan was rediscovered in 1990, and its restoration was the largest garden restoration undertaken in Europe. Winding paths beckon through bamboo tunnels, under majestic tree ferns and through ancient woodlands.
Adventurous souls will relish the opportunity to cross the Burmese Rope Bridge, and wildlife lovers will delight in the farm and its animals. The Pleasure Grounds offer intriguing sculptures that subtly emerge from the natural landscape.
Explore at your leisure, pausing to sample some of the fresh Heligan produce at the Heligan Kitchen and Bakery (at your own expense).
Reboard the coach and enjoy the scenic journey through the Cornish countryside back to Fowey.