GARDENS
Cornwall's mild climate means that sub-tropical plant species thrive on our shores and in the shelter of our lush valleys. And when you stay at River Valley Holiday Park, there is no shortage of Cornwall's great gardens to be discovered nearby.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (10 minutes away)
Just three miles from your tent or caravan, you can follow the river valley to The Lost Gardens of Heligan on foot or by bike. With more than 200 acres to explore, you really can lose yourself for a day in this enchanting valley garden, which includes the largest collection of tree ferns in Europe, thickets of bamboo, a banana plantation and the ancient woodlands of ‘The Lost Valley'.
01726 845100
www.heligan.com
Caerhays Castle Gardens
15 minutes away
Nestled in a secluded valley above Porthluney Cove, in this 100 acres of woodland gardens you will discover magnificent collections of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.
01872 501310/501114
www.caerhays.co.uk
Pine Lodge Gardens
10 minutes away
Explore 30 acres of herbaceous borders, shrubberies and water gardens, brimming with rare and radiant plant species.
01726 73500
www.pine-lodge.co.uk
Lamorran House and Gardens
40 minutes away
Savour the stunning views over Falmouth Bay from this small, yet stunning, Mediterranean-style garden with over four-acres of sub-tropical plants that flourish in its waterside location.
01326 270800
www.lamorrangardens.co.uk
Trist House Garden
20 minutes away
Escape to the tranquil beauty of this romantic horticultural hotspot brimming with colour and scent. Also in the village of Veryan you will discover the historic roundhouses built over 200 years ago to ward off evil spirits.
Trevarno
One hour away
Discover all sorts of unusual species in this 35-acre valley garden just three miles from Helston.
01326 574274
www.trevarno.co.uk
Trebah
One hour away
Shelter under giant tree ferns and lose yourself amongst the vibrant species of this sub-tropical paradise that cascades down to the Helford River.
01326 252200
www.trebah-garden.co.uk
For more information on all of Cornwall's gardens checkout www.greatgardensofcornwall.co.uk and www.gardensofcornwall.com.
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