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Bonython Estate Gardens in Cornwall 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. |
| In 1999 with the new owners becoming enthusiastic gardeners
a renaissance began. Encouraged by numerous enthusiasts amongst the Cornish
garden fraternity, they have accomplished an amazing transformation in a
short space of time. As part of the ongoing integration within the network of
Gardens that are open in Cornwall, we are listed on the Gardens
of Cornwall web
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These beautiful gardens are now revealing the potential
that has lain dormant for nearly 200 years. In the 1840's, the Manor and
its surrounds were considered a model estate. Today the sheltered setting
is complemented with extensive new planting of great variety and interest.
Mrs Nathan is South African and much of the planting has an African theme
- including Wild Grasses, Restios, Proteas, Cannas, Tree Ferns plus many
Summer Perennials. Recently, more than fifteen thousand deciduous hardwoods
have been planted to grow up to replace the original shelterbelts for the
garden, which had been planted two hundred years ago. |
Bonython Estate Gardens in Cornwall are open from April
to October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between the times
of 10-00am and 4-30pm. Admission fees are Adults: £6, Children £1.50
and under 5s Free. Coach parties welcome by prior arrangement at £6
per person - Groups of 10+ includes a guided tour. Teas-and homemade cakes
availiable.
Enquiries by Phone 01326 240550 or Email using our Enquiry
Form.
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