Latest News About Cornwall Nursery Spotlight

Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

The Lostwithiel garden center operated on the Duchy lands near Lostwithiel, Cornwall following a half-century expansion plan plus ongoing extensions featuring a newer extension, retail space, and an Orangery restaurant. The Prince of Wales visited the site in July 2023 to see the extension, glasshouse, and gardens. Revenue from the Duchy funds the Duke's public, private, and charitable activities. Located on the Duchy estate and is part of a long-standing estate operation that opened to the public in 1975. The site has grown through a 50-year plan. Awards and recognition accompany the nursery. The Duchy nursery continues to expand with garden center facilities while emphasizing nature-friendly horticulture.

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Duchy of Cornwall Nursery | The Duchy of Cornwall

Owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, the nursery was originally established to service the nearby Duchy estates until opening its doors to the public in 1975.The nursery has grown a great deal since it began 50 years ago. After further transformations since 2011, it is a place of sanctuary for every visitor, where horticulture is celebrated, and nature is allowed to flourish.

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