Gardens · South West England
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
In or near Mevagissey.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Jay Pea — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a garden located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a historic garden estate covering over 200 acres, showcasing a Victorian garden that was restored after being lost for decades. Visitors can explore diverse gardens and learn about wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a historic garden located in South-West England, postcode PL26. It is renowned for its extensive and diverse plant collections, showcasing the Victorian gardening heritage. The site has undergone significant restoration and is a key example of 19th-century garden design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2834, -4.8075
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ewe
- Postcode
- PL26 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Phone
- +44 1726 845100
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 6.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.heligan.com
Sources
- osm: way/173847642 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6EN), in the parish of St. Ewe.
- What is The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6EN.
- Is The Lost Gardens of Heligan a protected site?
- Yes — The Lost Gardens of Heligan is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6EN.