Cornish Gardens

Cornwall’s Gardens are known around the world for the diverse collections of plants. The Eden Project may be the most well known, but places like Heligan, Trevarno, Trebah and Mt Edgcumbe should not be missed, especially in the spring when rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas burst into flower.

But from the early snowdrops to the autumnal woodlands, Cornwall is a feast of colour nearly all year round. Looe and south east Cornwall is as good a base as anywhere to see these gardens. Eden is around half an hours drive away (buy your tickets at Looe TIC first and save money!) whilst Mt Edgcumbe, the hidden gem of Cornish Gardens, is on the doorstep.

Why not have an early break and visit the Cornish Spring Flower Show at Bocconoc House near Lostwithiel? In 2012 this takes place over the weekend of March 31^st/April 1^st . Get some inspiration for the season to come…and perhaps go home with a few bargains?