Bonython Estate Gardens
Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BA
Twenty acres of gardens on Cornwall's Lizard peninsula, combining traditional areas, contemporary planting and lakes.
Visit information checked 17 August 2026
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Why visit Bonython Estate Gardens?
Bonython's 20 acres sit close to the southern tip of the Lizard peninsula. The route moves from older garden areas into newer planting developed around the walled garden and lakes. Traditional Cornish shelter and established trees provide the framework, while contemporary borders and water planting give the garden its present character. It is a useful contrast to the larger coastal estates nearby because the focus remains on a privately developed garden and its plant combinations.
What to see
- Compare the established manor garden with later contemporary planting.
- Explore the walled garden and the planting around the lakes.
- See how shelter and water are used in an exposed Cornish peninsula setting.
Plan your visit
- Best for
- Independent gardens, contemporary planting within a historic framework and visitors touring the Lizard peninsula.
- Before you go
- Public opening is limited and seasonal. Confirm the current dates, admission arrangements and directions on the garden's website before setting out.
Source: Bonython Estate Gardens
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Location
Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BA
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