Lose yourself in the three valleys of Glendurgan Garden – 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'.

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.

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.

Parking:
Free Car park gates locked at 5:30

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

The blue marker on the Google map indicates our approximate location. Use the '+' and '-' buttons near the top left of the map to zoom in and out. Use the arrow buttons or click and drag to pan around.

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