The Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The gardens fell into disuse after the human losses of The First World War and were not re-discovered until 70 years later. There are kitchen gardens, an Italian garden, lawns, glass houses with melon hammocks, pineapple houses, an old potting shed, a mud maid, a giants head and a "jungle" amongst it's treasures. Set in over 200 acres of grounds it is well worth a visit.