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East Down Barn

Garden laid down between 1986-1991 with the conversion of the barn into a home and covers almost ½ acre of east sloping land with stream running north-south acting as the easterly boundary. 3 terraces before garden starts to level out at the stream. Garden won awards in the early years under the stewardship of the original owners.

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East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn
East Down Barn

About East Down Barn

The current owners (3rd since inception) just about completed the long road to restoration to a state in keeping with its original award winning status. A spring garden it is considered to be at its best in April and May.

East Down Barn features

Location details

East Down Barn,
Liskeard,
Cornwall,
PL14 3QU

Directions to East Down Barn
Turn off A38 at Hayloft restaurant/railway stn junction & head towards Menheniot village. Follow NGS signs from sharp LH bend as you enter village.

East Down Barn openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 5 June for groups of between 12 and 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Steep slopes.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at East Down Barn at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, East Down Barn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

East Down Barn is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.