The Lost Gardens of Heligan - World’s Best Gardens by Ian Wilson Landscape Designer

This week, we take a look at the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England. Heligan is a large 200-acre property that has 40 acres of gardens. The gardens include themed gardens and productive gardens. The Tremayne family has a 400-year history and developed the pleasure gardens. The gardens represent a victory to the last owner and heir, John Lewis, who hired archaeologist Tim Smit and builder John Nelson to resuscitate the gardens back into life after the estate fell into disrepair following the First World War, when the estate lost its gardening staff to the war effort. It has many interesting aspects, including the now-famous mud/cement sculptures like the Mud Maid and the Giant’s Head. This garden is well worth a visit, especially for families, as there are playgrounds and farm animals included. Tip: If you buy your tickets online, you can save. Also, if you don’t see the garden all in one visit, you can inform the ticket staff, and you are allowed free entry for a week.