Whether you're sketching in the Apple Shed or getting lost in the maze, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories together. Find out what's on offer and the details you need to plan your visit.
Planning your family visit
If you're planning a day out with the family at Glendurgan here is some useful information
In the garden there is a pushchair-friendly route available without steps, however, it does include steep slopes due to geography of the site. Baby back-carriers are also admitted.
Benches along this route have extra space beside them to allow pushchairs to be parked without obstructing the path for other visitors.
Pick n mix children's lunch
There’s a 'pick and mix' style picnic box available for children at the Tea House. Choose a sandwich, drink and a selection of three snacks for £5.50.
High chairs
High chairs are available to borrow at each of the cafés - please ask a member of staff to bring one to your table.
Baby changing facilities are located in the main toilet block, at the top of the car park.
There are two sensory backpacks and ear defenders available for use during your visit to Glendurgan.
They are to help visitors with autism, sensory processing disorder, or those who think they would benefit from them.
These bags are available on a first-come basis from the garden entrance.
Family events at Glendurgan
Looking for something to do with the kids? Get closer to nature and discover Glendurgan in a new light with trails and activities for the whole family.
Visit the Apple Shed in the orchard for nature-inspired activities like leaf rubbing and sketching.
Discover the rich history of orchards and fruit production at Glendurgan, all while enjoying the peaceful orchard surroundings.
Watch the busy insects dart by, and even have a go at trying on a beekeeping suit!
If you are feeling adventurous, head to the centre of the garden and see who can be first to find their way to the thatched summerhouse at the heart of the cherry laurel maze.
Following a five-year restoration project in, the maze is now ready to welcome the many families who come to enjoy its winding paths each year.
A simple but joyful rotating rope swing, the Giant’s Stride is perfect for family fun.
Grab a handle, run faster and faster around the central pole, and you’ll start to take bigger and bigger strides, just like a giant! The more people joining in, the more fun it becomes.
Like the maze, the Giant’s Stride is just as entertaining to watch as it is to try. This corner of the garden often rings with laughter from visitors enjoying this classic piece of play equipment.
Can you take strides the size of a giant? Come and give it a go.
At the bottom of the valley you can access Durgan Beach, and look out for the old Fish Cellar where volunteers will be selling tasty ice creams to enjoy.
The beach is never short on options for family activities. Try skimming a stone, build a sandcastle, or enjoy your picnic on the sand with the sounds of the sea hitting the shore.
Glendurgan is home to a beautiful mix of exotic and native plants, as well as peaceful orchards and a 19th-century maze that has puzzled visitors for decades.
After exploring the garden, take a well-earned break at the Glendurgan Tea House, tuck into an ice cream at the Durgan Fish Cellar, or find a good book at the second-hand bookshop.
