The Gardens.
Cornwall's mild climate helped by the Gulf Stream and the warming effect of the sea makes it possible to grow many subtropical plants which would not survive elsewhere in the British Isles. Two of these gardens are situated a few miles from Helston on the north shore of the Helford River.
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Trebah. A subtropical ravine garden covering 26 acres and running down to its own beach at Polgwidden Cove. A stream meanders through water gardens with waterfalls and ponds stocked with Koy carp under a canopy of giant ferns, magnolias, rhododendron, 18' giant rhubarb- like Gunneva Mannicata. Many beautiful mature exotic trees are also in the garden. A lake is to be found near the beach with some of the largest trout possible, lazily swimming around. Lots of children's trails and an adventure play area. The beach was used by the US 29th Infantry to embark for Omaha Beach on D Day. When arriving at the beach head they were faced by German troops recently transferred from the Russian front and suffered over 80% casualties in the first three hours. Open all year. |
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Glendurgan. A National Trust Garden created in the 19th C by the Fox family who were rich ship owners operating packets out of Falmouth. Also set in a valley running down to the hamlet of Durgan, an ideal village with a beach and a tiny school for the local children. This garden is particularly noted for its collection of rare and exotic trees which were imported from all over the world by the Fox family. Children love "The Giants Stride" and the great laurel maze dating from 1833. There is a tea room, shop, and plant sales at reception. Open 1st Mar to 31 Oct. |
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