The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a eco wedding venue based in St Austell, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

St Austell sits roughly halfway along Cornwall's south coast, well-positioned for both the Roseland peninsula and the southern beaches. It's home to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and a working harbour at Charlestown — a varied corner of the county that suits couples wanting easy access to Cornwall's iconic gardens and historic ports.

Eco venues like The Lost Gardens of Heligan let couples plan a celebration that takes its surroundings seriously — sustainable approaches to food, energy, materials and the wider footprint of the day. Cornwall has been a quiet leader in this space, and venues like this suit couples who want their values reflected in the way their wedding day is built.

In their own words, the team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan describe the venue as follows: "The Lost Gardens of Heligan is an award winning 200 acre garden, farmland and wildlife estate set in the south coast of Cornwall. Visit today." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: The Lost Gardens of Heligan is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.