April triumphantly heralds the start of the Cornish National Garden Scheme openings!

In Cornwall there are 50 diverse gardens opening to the public this season, to which visitors are warmly welcomed. Some are gardening on a grand scale and others are intimate gems, all offer beautiful, colourful, tranquil spaces to inspire and enjoy.

The entrance charges and sales of refreshments raises money for some of the nation’s much – loved health charities such as Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. Last year over £3million was raised nationally!