Duchy of Cornwall Nursery
Enjoy time out and find beautiful, quality plants for the garden and indoor living. Discover a glasshouse, bumblebee & kitchen gardens, walking trails, events and workshops.
The Nursery is an unexpected sanctuary where horticulture is celebrated and nature is allowed to flourish. It is a place to relax, feed the senses and discover beautiful plants and gardens. From the Glasshouse filled with the most comprehensive and stunning collection of houseplants in the South West to the Bumblebee, Kitchen and Moon Gardens, the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery is a haven full of surprises. And four-legged visitors can enjoy it too.
To do
and see
Nestled in the beautiful Fowey Valley, the Nursery has a reputation for its diverse range of plants and knowledgable staff. It also boasts spaces that include a Bumblebee Garden and play area, for little ones to have fun in the fresh air.
Events
Whether you're joining us for live music, suppers, workshops and botanical talks or want to talk to our team about creating your bespoke event, the Nursery offers everything and more.
Bumblebee Garden
Our bumblebee garden is a special place in the nursery and shows how easy it can be to create a beautiful garden whilst providing the perfect habitats for the declining bumblebee population. Curated for grown ups and children, come and walk, sit, learn and take some inspiration home.
Play Garden
Children will love exploring our play garden, with traditional toys in the Cornish shepherd hut and plenty of safe space to have fun in the fresh air and natural surroundings.
Glasshouse
Filled with the most comprehensive and stunning collection of houseplants in the South West, whether you’re looking for something special as a gift or wanting to add to your own houseplant collection, step into the glasshouse for a world of wonder.
Castle walking Trail
If you feel like exploring after your visit or need to walk off lunchtime indulgences, take a woodland and river stroll to our neighbours, Restormel Castle.
Eat & Drink
Visit the Cafe and Orangery, where food is prepared fresh every day. You can now choose from the familiarity of the Cafe, with menus for breakfast, lunch and cakes from the counter or the stylish Orangery, where you can book a table for lunch, Sunday roast or afternoon tea.
Duchy Life
Make It Special
Duchy Afternoon Tea at the Nursery
Workshops
Discover workshops at the Duchy Nursery from cut flowers to wreath making
Food and drink
Visit the Duchy Nursery for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea
Out & About
From gardens to cycle rides, there is plenty to see and do
Plants & People
Visit the Duchy Nursery for quality plants and expert advice
Feature
Houmout
Read about the work of Geraint Richards, Head Forester for the Duchy of Cornwall and to HM The King. He is now High Sheriff of Cornwall.
Private Hire
The Garden Room & Courtyard
Available for intimate celebrations, up to 8 people
Activities
Wellbeing & leisure
