Glendurgan Garden
Valley Garden on the banks of the Helford River near Falmouth in West Cornwall
Lose yourself in the three valleys of Glendurgan Garden in the care of the National Trust – full of fun, natural beauty and amazing plants. Discover giant rhubarb plants in the jungle-like lower valley and spiky arid plants basking in the sunny upper slopes. Wander through the garden down to the beautiful hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River: a place to watch birds and boats, skim stones and build sandcastles. Find a boat-seat, gigantic tulip trees and ponds teeming with wildlife. Learn about the Fox family who created this 'small peace [sic] of heaven on earth'.
Making the most of your day
A variety of special events for families and keen gardeners takes place throughout the year. Information room in Durgan village with stories about the Helford River and its wildlife. Dogs: assistance dogs only.
Facilities
Shopping & eating:
Treat yourself to delicious home-cooked locally sourced food. Indulge in an irresistible cream tea or slice of cake. Sample the best of Cornish produce from our shop. Find a living souvenir of Glendurgan from the plant sales.
Learning:
Suitable for school groups
Families & children:
Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted. Giant's Stride (a pole with ropes to swing from) and maze.
Treat yourself to delicious home-cooked locally sourced food. Indulge in an irresistible cream tea or slice of cake. Sample the best of Cornish produce from our shop. Find a living souvenir of Glendurgan from the plant sales.
Learning:
Suitable for school groups
Families & children:
Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted. Giant's Stride (a pole with ropes to swing from) and maze.
Getting Here
Bus services:
First 35 Falmouth to Helston
Ferry:
link between Helford Passage (1½-mile walk from Durgan) and Helford village on south side of Helford River
By road:
4 miles south-west of Falmouth, ½ mile south-west of Mawnan Smith, on road to Helford Passage
By train:
Penmere 4 miles
On foot:
South West Coast Path within ¾ mile
Ordnance survey reference:
204:SW772277
Contact Details and Location Map
If you would like further information about Glendurgan Garden please do contact us.
Address: Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5JZ
Telephone: 01326 252020 | Email: glendurgan@nationaltrust.org.uk
First 35 Falmouth to Helston
Ferry:
link between Helford Passage (1½-mile walk from Durgan) and Helford village on south side of Helford River
By road:
4 miles south-west of Falmouth, ½ mile south-west of Mawnan Smith, on road to Helford Passage
By train:
Penmere 4 miles
On foot:
South West Coast Path within ¾ mile
Ordnance survey reference:
204:SW772277
Contact Details and Location Map
If you would like further information about Glendurgan Garden please do contact us.
Address: Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5JZ
Telephone: 01326 252020 | Email: glendurgan@nationaltrust.org.uk
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