Short answer: The Lost Gardens of Heligan are on the hill just above Mevagissey. Bus 29 runs roughly hourly between Mevagissey, Heligan, Pentewan and St Austell. You can cycle the mostly traffic-free Pentewan Valley Trail (bikes, e-bikes and dog trailers for hire at Pentewan), or drive in a few minutes. Heligan is £28.20 for adults and £10 for children, open 10am–5pm.
Route 29 runs roughly hourly from St Austell station via Pentewan and Heligan to Mevagissey, with evening journeys numbered 27. It's the easiest way if you don't want to drive.
A mostly traffic-free route of about six miles from St Austell station to Mevagissey, passing Heligan, on tarmac and compacted gravel, rideable all year. One short stretch runs on a narrow shared pavement beside the main road. Hire bikes, e-bikes and trailers (including dog trailers) at Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire in Pentewan village.
Heligan is a few minutes' drive from Mevagissey, with its own car park.
Halloween at Heligan runs 24 October to 1 November, and the Night Garden light trail opens on 13 November: Heligan Night Garden 2026.
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Half term: Halloween at Heligan 2026.
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