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Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

The private estate nursery is a private estate-operated garden center in Lostwithiel, Cornwall following a half-century expansion plan plus ongoing extensions including a newer extension, retail space, and an Orangery restaurant. Prince William visited in July 2023 to see the extension, glasshouse, and gardens. Duchy revenue funds the Duke’s public, private, and charitable work. Located on 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. The nursery is among the South West’s most respected nurseries. The Duchy nursery continues to expand facilities including a new extension 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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