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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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| Frenchmans Creek | (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Anthony Lighthouse | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Goonhilly Downs | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended 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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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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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 Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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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)
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Penmere Station | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) |
| Falmouth Town Station | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction N) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (49.7 miles, 79.9 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (81.1 miles, 130.5 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (84.2 miles, 135.5 km, direction NE) |
| Glendurgan Garden to London | (239.0 miles, 384.5 km, direction NE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Glendurgan Garden
| Hotel Name |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NE) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NE) |
| The Westcott | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE) |
| Hotel Anacapri | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE) |
| The Royal Duchy Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE) |
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