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Glendurgan Garden
The National Trust
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5JZ
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| Contact |
Chris Curtis |
| Enquiries |
01752 812364 |
| Fax |
01752 812364 |
| Email |
glendurgan@nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Website |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glendurgany |
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Valley garden planted since 1820's by Alfred Fox and
descendants; from 1962 by The National Trust. Exotic
vegetation with camellias, magnolias, specimen trees
& laurel maze (1833)
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Open |
13th February - 30th October - daily except Sundays &
Mondays (open bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays in
August but closed Good
Friday) :10.30 - 17.30 (last admission 16.30). |
Admission |
Adults £6.60, Children £3.30 Family £16.70 |
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Glendurgan is
set in steeply descending wooded valley to the village of
Durgan on the shore of the Helford estuary. Outstanding
spring displays of magnolias, camellias and wild flowers in
the late season. Ideal for children with the clipped cherry laurel maze and
Giant's Stride. Glendurgan Garden extends to 35 acres is
listed as English Heritage Grade II and contains the tallest
Eucryphia lucida, tulip tree in England.
There is a tea room, shop and plants sales area at
reception.
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