Glendurgan is a sub-tropical valley garden running down to the Helford River — three valleys converging on the tiny hamlet of Durgan with its shingle beach and a famous 1833 laurel maze halfway down. The garden was created by the Quaker shipping family the Foxes; it has a slightly wilder feel than the more manicured Trebah next door, and the path down to the beach turns the visit into a proper short walk.
Visitor essentials
- Address: Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5JZ, Cornwall
- Operator: National Trust — live opening hours and prices
- OS map: OS Explorer 103 — The Lizard, Falmouth & HelstonBuy from OS →
What to expect on a family visit
Allow two to three hours including beach time. The valley is steep, but the garden has alternative routes for less-mobile visitors. The laurel maze is the children’s headline — entry is included. The secluded Durgan beach at the bottom is a small shingle cove with safe shallow swimming when the Helford is calm; it is a 20-minute walk back up. NT café in the entrance courtyard.
Eating at Glendurgan Garden
Glendurgan Tea-house — Glendurgan Garden
Tea-house at the entrance to the garden. Cornish cream teas, light lunches. Dogs welcome on the terrace. Step-free entry.
Today: Open 10:00–17:00.
| Mon–Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
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Verified against the operator's official page. Hours change seasonally — check the operator's page before visiting. (Last verified more than 3 months ago — confirm before visiting.)
Visiting more than three or four NT places a year? National Trust membership covers entry and parking — and there’s a Free Guest Pass on annual Direct Debits at the moment.
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