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Lost Gardens of Heligan
Michelin Guide
Well worth the diversions
Park or garden
The Michelin Guide's review
These romantic "lost gardens" cover an area of 80ha; planted by Thomas Gray then abandoned, they have been undergoing restoration work since 1991. They include Flora's Garden (rhododendrons), greenhouses, a Victorian vegetable garden, an orchard, the Jungle (exotic trees planted in the 19C) and the Lost Valley (wildlife and a water meadow).
Practical information
+44 1726 845100
Location
St.AustellMevagissey PL26 6EN
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