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a Garden or Park in the town of Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall

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About Glendurgan Garden

These beautiful gardens are set on a rising landscape at the side of the Helford River. The gardens, mainly full of exotic trees and shrubs are considered to be one of the finest of its kind in the South West. It has pleasing aspects all around, no matter which way you wander there is always something new and dramatic to capture the eye. Of particular attraction is the famous laurel maze of 1833, beautiful mature heathers, rare trees, shrubs and a flurry of wilderness flowers.

From the gardens there are fabulous views over the Helford estuary. There is the Giants Stride to keep children occupied, a tea-room, a shop and plant sales in the reception area.

The gardens are in the hamlet of Glendurgan, close to Mawnan Smith - they are in the care of the National Trust and are open between February and October.
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Recommended towns near Glendurgan Garden

Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Cadgwith, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
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Penmere Station	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE)
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Accommodation & Hotels near Glendurgan Garden

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