Please note:

The week before our wedding is the Cornish Half Term. If you are hoping to stay in Cornwall, we would recommend visiting the week after (Sunday 1st June - Saturday 7th June), which is when attractions will be less busy, the roads will be quieter, and the prices will be lower.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is located near Saint Austell, Cornwall.

By Train

St Austell is the nearest railway station and is only 5 miles from the gardens. Trains serve St Austell throughout the day from many destinations, including: London Paddington, Plymouth, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newcastle.

There is a TIC office located within the station, who can advise you on bus links to the gardens on arrival. There is also a taxi rank immediately outside the station entrance.

By Bus

The First Kernow and Go Bus Cornwall both provide services to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and can be picked up from the train station. The Heligan bus stop is located within the car park.

By Air

Newquay Airport is the closest airport, only 20 miles from Heligan. Flights arrive weekly from Gatwick, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester.

There is ample parking at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and you are welcome to leave your car in the car park overnight.

From St Austell

Take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and follow the brown tourist signs to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

From Newquay

Take the A3058 to St Austell. From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and follow the brown tourist signs to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

From Truro

Take the A390 to St Austell. From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and follow the brown tourist signs to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

From the M5

Heading South on the M5, join the A30 westbound at Exeter. At the Bodmin roundabout, take the A391 to St Austell. From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and follow the brown tourist signs to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Sat Nav

Please be aware that Sat Nav devices tend to take you along the most direct route and often down a network of single track Cornish lanes; which can be unsuitable for larger vehicles and those not used to driving such roads. We therefore advise that whichever your direction of approach, travelling via St Austell and following the brown tourist signs will be the easiest way to find us.

Local Taxi Companies

Gary’s Taxis 01726 72023

Kernow Cabs 01726 76314

Spot On Cabs 01726 77877

Star Cars 01726 66636

Yeo’s Taxis 01726 814095

Please Note

Phone signal and service can be limited at Heligan, and so we highly recommend booking your return taxi to your accommodation ahead of the day.