Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery

Holmbush
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3RQ

Tel: +44 (0)1726 735 00
Fax: +44 (0)1726 773 70
Email: office@pinelodgegardens.co.uk
Web: http://www.pinelodgegardens.co.uk


A brief history

Holder of the National collection of Grevilleas
Growing the largest collection of plants in any garden in the south west.
Awarded a Highly Commended Certificate of Visitor Attraction of the year 2002.

Pine Lodge Gardens, near St Austell in the lovely county of Cornwall, had its beginnings in the 1950s as a two acre garden. The history of the land goes back to the tin and copper mining era of 1830. It was finally abandoned as uneconomical in the 1850s and reverted back to the home farm of Cuddra until the estate was broken up and sold.

The present owners moved here in 1976 and became fascinated with the world of plants. The collection now stands at over 6000, all labelled. Over the years the garden has grown and now covers thirty acres.

A two year project which started in 2006 developing new Herbaceous Borders and 3acre Winter garden is now completed.

Points of Interest

  • Armillary Sphere, Acer Glade, Arboretum
  • Bridge
  • Camomile Seat, Cascades, Cottage Garden
  • Engine House Models
  • Fernery, Frog Cascade
  • Japanese Garden
  • Lake
  • Marsh Garden
  • Newt Pond
  • Pergola, Pinetum, Plant sale, Pond
  • Statues, Secret Garden, Serpentine Walk
  • Tea Room, Terrace, Toilets
  • Water Garden, Woodland Walk

     

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
    Guided Tours for groups of 20 or more, booking essential.

    Coaches by appointment all year.

    Guide dogs only.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult £6.50; Senior Citizen/Disabled £6.00; Child over 5yrs £3.00.
    Group charge: £5.50 per person.

    Directions
    Off A390, follow brown tourist signs.
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    Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery Postcode for SatNav: PL25 3RQ

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