# The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover this enchanting 200-acre Cornish estate where Victorian gardens have been lovingly restored to reveal their secrets. Perfect for all the family with wheelchair access, pushchair-friendly paths and dogs welcome. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/st-austell/attractions/the-lost-gardens-of-heligan (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Lost Gardens of Heligan The Lost Gardens of Heligan [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16586756426633521547&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Rafael Angelucci](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115020760262393063378) **In short:** The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a campsite in St Austell, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 14,919 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Lost Gardens of Heligan Discover this enchanting 200-acre Cornish estate where Victorian gardens have been lovingly restored to reveal their secrets. Perfect for all the family with wheelchair access, pushchair-friendly paths and dogs welcome. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Ben Woodthorpe](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110741503559535822722/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a one night stay here on the way to Fowey and everything is excellent! The lady on reception could not have been friendlier and was willing to go beyond expectations. The facilities are the best I have ever used and the view from the grass pitch for small tents was fab. The walk to Mevagissey was around 35-40 minutes and taxi £9 back. We would come again without hesitation. It was also incredibly quiet if you ignore the loudest snoring bloke I have ever heard in the tent next to us… brilliant! · via Google [Celia Whitmarsh](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106321023053429949447/reviews) ★★★★★ Fabulous campsite. Modern clean facilities, friendly staff. Very peaceful even though it was busy. Our only negative was showers were to warm…..in the heatwave. Not a sentence you write in the uk or about a campsite!!! Will definitely use again if we’re in the area. Thank you Heligan campsite · via Google [Mike Jenner](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114631252730381435838/reviews) ★★★★★ We recently stayed at Heligan Campsite as we wanted to visit the lost Gardens of Heligan so staying on the site meant we couldn't be any closer and it couldn't have been any more convenient. Our stay at Heligan on Tuesday and Wednesday 7th & 8th April 2026 was the first time we had stayed at Heligan campsite, the primary reason for our stay there was of the purposes of visiting the Lost gardens which has been on our to do list for some time. From the first approach to the campsite the impression was very good. The reception staff were very helpful and friendly. The sweeping entrance away from the reception to the site through the canopy of trees was beautiful. The overriding impression of the site was how clean and tidy it was with the roadways and pitches very well neatly kept and presented with lots of wide open areas and plenty of lovely open space and grassy areas between the camping and pitches. The facilities in the toilet and shower block were excellent and amongst the best we had found on any site we have stayed on, we have never found a block with underfloor heating though so that was a lovely and welcome surprise and a great idea. There was even a fish & chip van that turned up what a bonus that was. The campsite has a lovely peaceful and tranquil feel to it and night time campsite etiquette is observed appropriately. There really is nothing to complain about or criticise, we loved our stay at Heligan this site really is a little gem and clearly run and maintained to the highest standard. We will definitely come and stay again. We have no hesitation in fully recommending Heligan Campsite to anyone it is an excellent site in every way and one of the best we have found. · via Google [denise anne Croft](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115783416005089122307/reviews) ★★★★★ Oh my goodness what an amazing place to stay. Our holiday home was spotless and extremely well maintained. The park was spacious and peaceful. Sarah and Andy the wardens were cheerful, helpful and the nicest people you could meet.We were less than 10 minutes from the Heligan gardens and buses. For peace, tranquility, location and views etc, this holiday site is a must and we will definitely be returning. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486b698091225711:0x7512b578d53454c0!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Pentewan, Saint Austell, PL26 6EN [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.2857972%2C-4.8130079) **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (14,919 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** St Austell [More attractions in St Austell](https://staycation.co.uk/st-austell/attractions) ★ 4.5 (14,919 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.heligan.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01726 845100](tel:01726845100) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** St Austell **Postcode** PL26 6EN **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C2Q75QP+HX [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486b698091225711:0x7512b578d53454c0!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486b698091225711:0x7512b578d53454c0!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486b698091225711:0x7512b578d53454c0!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near St Austell Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Allow three to four hours. ### Is The Lost Gardens of Heligan indoors or outdoors? The Lost Gardens of Heligan is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is The Lost Gardens of Heligan suitable for? The Lost Gardens of Heligan suits all ages. ### Is The Lost Gardens of Heligan wheelchair accessible? The Lost Gardens of Heligan has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Lost Gardens of Heligan? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact The Lost Gardens of Heligan? 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