Latest News About Duchy Nursery Public Opening Highlights

Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery is a private estate-operated garden center in Lostwithiel, Cornwall after a 50-year growth plan and ongoing expansions including a newer extension, retail space, and an Orangery restaurant. Prince William 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. The nursery lies within the Duchy estate forming a key estate operation within Duchy lands that opened to the public in 1975. Growth over 50 years has expanded the site. It is widely regarded as one of the South West’s leading nurseries. 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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