A sheltered valley garden bordering the Helford River next door to Trebah. 'A little 'peace' of heaven on earth' is how the Fox family, who donated Glendurgan to the National Trust, described the garden. With fine trees, rare and exotic plants from all over the world, carpets of wild flowers, and stunning spring displays of camellias and magnolias, it is a little slice of peace served up on the banks of the Helford. The Maze and the 'Giant's Stride' rope swing are firm favourites with the kids; the impressive Laurel Maze will baffle and delight all ages.
Mawnan Smith
FALMOUTH
Cornwall
TR11 5JZ
Telephone
01326 250906
Jul 2014
Apr 2013
A refreshing change to find a relatively 'un-commercialised' National Trust garden, with the staff proud to exclaim the lack of signage throught the site!
Thankfully the booklet (£3) made a good attempt at keeping us on course, through the wiggly but very well kept pathways, steps and bridges.
We picnicked in the gardens, as did several other families there so presume they didn't mind but there was a tea room in which we gulped down a quick cuppa before departing.
Would highly recommend but with warning that it can be a little arduous with a buggy!
Nov 2012
Glendurgan Gardens, near Helford River. Only a few miles from Cadgwith Cove, this National Trust Garden is lovely. Great shop and tea room, really nice staff in both and a walk down through interesting flora of all kinds to a view of the Helford River. En route stop at Gweek, the view of the estuary is stunning and well worth a car-stop and walk-about. Took a very tiny lane direction to the Gardens there, quite a 'hairy' drive but views worth it.Weather poor, did not matter! Recommended. Clive & Sue
May 2012
May 2012
May 2011
Feb 2009
Sep 2008
A nice garden, the children loved the maze and giants swing as well as the pleasant walk down to the village of Durgan. Take you beach things on a nice day and you can also walk around the bay to another good pebbly beach.
The cafe at the entrance is very nice with a good choice and can be visited even if not going into the gardens.
May 2008