Lost Gardens of Heligan

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Genre: Documentary
Rated: E
Running Time: 90 minutes
RRP: $24.95

Acorn Media Australia can't wait for you to feast your eyes on this fantastic documentary. Heligan is the Rip van Winkle of gardens and one of the most mysterious estates in England.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey in Cornwall, are on of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. Originally the gardens were part of the estate owned by the Cornish Tremayne family. After the First World War, which led to the deaths of 16 out of the 22 gardeners, the gardens fell into a state of neglect until Tim Smit and a group of fellow enthusiasts decided to restore the garden to its former glory. The restoration, which was the subject of a six part Channel 4 television series in 1996, proved to be an outstanding success, not only revitalising the gardens but also the local economy around Heligan by providing employment.

Special Features: Narration by Barbara Flynn.