So many to see
Our expansive estate is a tree-lover's paradise, with many native and imported species to see and climb. Here are some of the team's favourite trees for you to look out for.
Get snapping
Autumn and winter are super times for taking photographs. The low sunshine strikes beautifully through branches and glints off grasses all over the estate for fabulous scenic shots, and we've lots of photogenic robins and feisty pheasants in the grounds.
Hidden light
Tucked away off the beaten track is the remains of the Victorian family's swimming pool. Once a grand recreational area with a building for changing in, this area is now popular with school groups for pond dipping.
Leaf your mark
Do a bit of tree spotting on your walk around the estate and see how many different types of leaves you can find. You can collect the leaves to create your own wild art or make a leaf crown if you're feeling crafty.
Fabulous fungi
We leave fallen branches and trees in situ to create habitats for insects on the estate and these also make a wonderful breeding ground for fungi. See how many different varieties you can find on your walk.
Grow your own
For several years now, Mike Seaman has overseen the
Lanhydrock allotments. He's been there since the beginning, when the site was first cleared, secured with rabbit-proof fencing and filled with green-fingered people keen to live the good life.
Now the plots are full of fresh produce to reward the hard work carried out on the plots and the well-kept site has even won a 'best allotment' award. It's a community space too, with a large seating area for chatting with like-minded people and a children's play area and heritage growing area too.
Generous plot holders provide the Victorian kitchens with fresh produce for display, to bring the house to life for you.
Beetle mania
Lanhydrock estate hosts a whole world of creepy crawlies, including many hard-to-find species. Two of the rare species you can find here are the oil and rhinoceros beetles.
The great Lanhydrock run
Enjoy a 10 mile multi-terrain run around the whole Lanhydrock estate, with great views, ancient woodlands and the beautiful River Fowey to run alongside.
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