Open Garden - Pedn Billy

A shot of Pedn Billy, with the Helford River in the middle and an assortment of trees and shrubs in the foreground and background.

Credit: Nigel Bligh

Open Garden - Pedn Billy

Location:
Pedn Billy, Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, TR11 5LF
Celebrate 15 years of Open Gardens at Pedn Billy, a historic twelve acre landscape, where ancient woodland, wildflower glades and striking specimen trees frame sweeping views across Port Navas Creek and the River Helford. Wander winding paths to a secluded beach and discover something special at every turn.

Event details

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Date

Time
2:00pm - 5:00pm
A static map of Open Garden - Pedn Billy

About the event

Pedn Billy’s beautiful and unique 12-acre garden is one for all seasons. Its array of flowers, specimen trees and terraced borders are a glorious sight to savour at any time of the year. Overlooking Frenchman’s Creek, the garden is immersed in history and legend too from WWII clandestine activity as part of Special Operations Executive work to inspiring Daphne du Maurier’s novel. It’s also overlooks where Captain William Bligh, while surveying the river for the Admiralty and putting Pedn Billy on the admiralty charts before he went on his adventures in the Bounty, was apprehended as a suspected French spy! Listen for birdsong and the gentle waves lapping on the shore as you wander through ancient woodlands down to a private beach, Port Navas Creek, and the Helford River. 

Booking

Price

£7 for adults, no charge for children under 16 years.

Additional booking information

No need to book. Entry payable by cash or card on arrival.
Cash or card taken for refreshments, shop and plant sales.

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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Wheelchair access

Some of the main paths are accessible. Limited disabled parking available close to the house.
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Parking information

Parking available on designated area of lawn.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Disabled parking

Contact us

For enquiries, please do get in touch with Andrea or Lisa.
Contact number: (01872) 273 939