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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan were rediscovered almost 25 years ago, buried deep in the Cornish countryside. Today Heligan remains one of the most loved and romantic gardens in the UK, appreciated as much for their beauty and mystery, as for the ground breaking restoration project - the largest in Europe - which first brought Heligan to the publics' attention.
Today the famous 'Mud Maid' sculpture nods towards the sleeping mysteries of the garden, while more than 200 acres of The Lost Gardens are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and romantic. Victorian Productive Gardens and Pleasure Grounds beckon along winding paths laid out over two centuries ago. Visitors cross the sub-tropical Jungle Valley on raised boardwalks weaving through tunnels of towering bamboo, under a forest of majestic tree ferns, past giant rhubarb and banana plantations.
Heligan is a garden for all seasons, and as such there is simply no "best time of the year" to visit. Whether you plan to visit in the buzz of mid-summer, or the tranquillity of winter, you are guaranteed a unique experience.
Facilities
- Dogs Welcome
- WC
- Disabled Access
- Disabled WC
- Baby Changing
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- WiFi Available
Opening Times
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily - Winter (1st October to 31st March) | 9:30am | 5pm |
| Daily - Main Season (1st April to 30th September) | 9:30am | 6pm |
Open daily all year round.
(Except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Contact Details
The Lost Gardens Of Heligan
Pentewan
St Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6EN
Telephone: 01726 845100
Email: info@heligan.com
Web: http://www.heligan.com/
Social Media
Upcoming Events
Moonlight Memory Walk 2025 - Saturday 08 November 2025
Join Children’s Hospice South West at the Lost Gardens of Heligan for a special evening to remember your loved ones.
Participants are invited to walk in the calm and beauty of Heligan’s lit paths for an uplifting evening, raising vital funds for families supported by our 3 hospices, including Little Harbour.
The evening starts with a beautiful memory ceremony followed by a 4k walk in the lit paths of Heligan, with special points along the way to pause and remember by completing activities in your loved one's memory.
During the ceremony, you will join together to light candles and listen to a special song dedicated to your loved ones. There will be readings and poems, all to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us, ending with 1 minute of applause followed by a 1 minute silence.
Throughout the evening, your loved one’s name and photo that you have added to our online dedication page will be projected on a screen. To add your loved one’s name, please leave a dedication here: Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall 2025
After a short safety briefing, we will begin the 4k Moonlight Memory Walk through Heligan's peaceful, lit gardens where there will be 4 special spaces to pause and mark your loved one’s memory by completing a small activity in their memory. This will include leaving a message in our 2025 book of dedications which you can come and view at a later date at our hospice, Little Harbour.
We ask each person who takes part to pledge to raise £60 in memory of those they are walking for. This could contribute towards a supported hydrotherapy session helping to relax sore muscles.
There are just 400 places available to be a part of this uplifting evening, and due to its sensitive nature registration is only open to those aged 12 years or over.
Unfortunately, NO spectators and NO dogs are permitted.
Join our Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall Facebook event to keep up to date with all the latest event news and updates.
Sign up today and get 30% off
- 30% off
- On sale until midday on Thursday 4 September
- Adult (18+) £10.50, Child (12-17 years) £10.50
- 20% off
- On sale until midday on Thursday 2 October
- Adult (18+) £12, Child (12-17 years) £12
- 10% off
- On sale until midday on Monday 3 November
- Adult (18+) £13.50, Child (12-17 years) £13.50
- Full price
- On sale until midday on Thursday 6 November
- Adult (18+) £15, Child (12-17 years) £15
What's included
- Welcome pack with candle bag to decorate
- “I am walking in memory of" walker sign
- Moonlight Memory Walk T-shirt
- Moonlight Memory Walk medal
- Free online dedication which will be displayed on the evening
- Jute bag and small pasty
- Entry into The Lost Gardens of Heligan for the evening
Sign up at Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall 2025
For more information contact Kiley.pearce@chsw.org.uk or call 01726 871800
