Bonython Estate Gardens
Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, TR12 7BABonython Estate Gardens are an exciting discovery. A major renovation of a 20-acre garden on The Lizard, the southernmost part of the British Isles. Surrounded by the farm and woodlands of the Bonython Estate, the gardens comprise a sweeping driveway with Hydrangeas and Specimen Trees; formal planting around the Georgian Manor (not open); walled garden including pool area with summerhouse, Herbaceous, Herb Garden and Potager; three lakes in a wooded valley sequence
Location
You will find Bonython Estate Gardens by taking the A39 from Truro towards Falmouth. As you approach the Roundabout where the Falmouth by-pass goes off to your left, you will pick up the signs for Helston. Follow the A39 to Helston and then pick up the A3083 to "The Lizard". After passing through Culdrose Helicopter Base and following the A3083 for about 5 miles, you will need to turn left at "The Wheel Inn" public house at Cury Cross Lanes. Follow this narrow lane for about 400 yards and take the second turn on your right which will be clearly signed for the Estate and Gardens. Do not take the main entrance to "Bonython Manor". Take a right turn opposite the second Bungalow for the Garden entrance and Parking
See also: Location Map
These details were last updated on Wednesday 2 March 2005
