Explore the Gardens
Prodigal UPG present Zoo Humans
In ZOO HUMANS The Urban Playground Team brings Attenborough’s smooth narrative to a Kafka-esque reality
200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance
Twenty-nine years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.
Upcoming events
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Historical Garden Tours
Experienced Heligan Tour Guide David Hogg invites you to join him for an in depth tour of the Gardens. These relaxed and informal tours will be held on various dates at 10:30am.
Sep
25
Talk on Cornwall’s Special Invertebrates and the work of Bug life Locally
Three Bays Wildlife are delighted to welcome Andrew Whitehouse and Laura Larkin from Bug life to the Lost Gardens of Heligan on Wednesday 25th September at 6.30 pm for an evening of exciting talks on Cornwall’s Special Invertebrates and the work of Bug life locally.
Kitchen & Bakery
Whether you’re looking to experience a traditional Cornish Cream Tea or sample some of the heritage fruit and vegetables grown here at Heligan, the Heligan Kitchen & Bakery provides the perfect retreat.
Families at Heligan
At the Lost Gardens there’s a network of magical gardens, woodland walks and farmland brimming with interest and intrigue; and with over 200 acres – enough room to tire the most energetic little legs!
Latest news
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Heligan Locals’ Pass - Coming Soon!
This October, we are once again inviting all residents of Cornwall and Devon to sign up for our Locals' Passes; giving unlimited garden access throughout the year, for the cost of just one normal garden admission charge.
Staff Profile - Craig Bell- Kitchen Garden Foreman
If you asked me on my first day of work at Heligan what my favourite vegetable was, I would have said the tomatoes that make the ketchup. If you'd have asked me how many colours do carrots come in, I would have simply laughed at you and told you they only come in orange.
The Lost Art of Seed Saving – ‘Preserving the past to protect the future’
Nestled in the heart of the Heligan Productive Gardens is a cool, dry storage shed where carefully labelled pots and jars display a bounty of seeds; all lovingly collected, dried and stored by the Heligan Gardening Team.