Depart Falmouth this morning for the
one-hour journey to the historic port of Charlestown,
an unspoilt 18th century village and harbour. The picturesque
harbour, once a busy port, holds magnificent square
rig ships and looks much the same as it did over two
centuries ago.
Travelling on from Charlestown brings you to the magical
Lost Gardens of Heligan. As if from a fairy-tale, the
57-acre gardens were lost for 70 years beneath a mass
of ivy, brambles and fallen timber. In 1991 they were
“rediscovered” and have been beautifully
restored to incorporate rockeries, summerhouses and
a crystal grotto. There are benches throughout the gardens,
which allow you to enjoy the tranquil environment offered
by the garden and birdlife. Your guided walk of the
gardens will be conducted by one of the garden’s
specialist guides – this is a tour for real garden
lovers.
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