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Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens

The Nursery & Water Gardens are designated as a County Wildlife Site as part of Lanjeth Heath. Stretching over 13½ acres,130 ponds and lakes are being cleared and renovated by the current owners. Lakes and ponds are spring fed, ensuring pure ecology of each body of water where plants and wildlife flourish. As a natural wet land, water plants thrive: irises and lilies, marginals and oxygenators.

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About Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens

Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens, located south of St Austell, are designated as a County Wildlife Site as part of Lanjeth Heath. For over 50 years the13.5 acres and130 ponds and lakes have been home to water loving plants; irises, lilies, marginals and oxygenators and their associated species such as bog myrtle, pale butterwort and black bog rush. From 2022 the current owners have lovingly cleared and renovated the ponds and surrounding woodland, have added paths and renamed conserved areas such as Pooh Corner, Cider Green, The 77s’ and Two Trees.
The Potting Shed cafe serves freshly baked treats and The Pavilion can host groups.

Website:

https://www.lanjeth.co.uk

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Location details

Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens,
Coombe Road,
St Austell,
Cornwall,
PL26 7TL

Directions to Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens
From St Austell A390 towards Newquay. A3058 through Trewoon. L to Coombe Rd & follow yellow signs. What3words app: wool.reminder.transmits.

Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Cream teas inc in admission
Admission Adult: £18.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Cream teas inc in admission
Admission Adult: £18.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.