Latest News About Lostwithiel Nursery Update

Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

The Lostwithiel garden center sits within the Duchy estate and opened to the public in 1975 near Lostwithiel, Cornwall with a 50-year growth period plus ongoing extensions such as a newer extension, retail space, and Orangery restaurant. The Prince of Wales visited 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. The nursery is among the South West’s most respected nurseries. Duchy of Cornwall Nursery continues to expand facilities including a new extension and maintains a focus on nature and 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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