Godolphin House and Garden
Godolphin House is a historic estate located in Godolphin Cross, near Helston in Cornwall, England. The house itself is a National Trust property and dates back to the 16th century. It offers visitors a glimpse into the history and architecture of the period.
The gardens at Godolphin House are renowned for their beauty and have been carefully restored and maintained. The gardens feature a variety of flowers, plants, and trees, including herbaceous borders, meadows, and orchards. You can expect to see a rich assortment of flora, including colourful blooms during the appropriate seasons.
If you want to see probably the oldest surviving formal garden in the country (around 700 years old) then this is the place to see it. You can explore the Gardens medieval pathways which lead to the side garden and its original layout with 3 compartments still in existence. The garden has a lovely atmosphere with informal plantings very much in keeping with the property and surroundings. The King's Garden is the 16th-century privy garden to the King's Room and is set within ancient stone walls and is a riot of colour from herbaceous plants, lavender and roses.
Shown below are some of the flowers captured in early July 2023 using an iPhone.
