Pedn Billy on the Helford Passage is undoubtedly a record breaker when it comes to opening its garden to the public. For the past three years it has been Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s most visited garden as part of the Open Gardens scheme, and on Sunday, April 9, first timers to this beautiful garden can find out why while regulars love to visit it again and again.

It is surely one of Cornwall’s most beautiful and unique gardens, with wild flower areas, beautiful specimen trees and terraced borders. Last year, it moved its opening date to the early autumn, but this year it is back opening in the spring with all that means to Cornwall - the bluebells, camellias and other plants which flower well before the rest of the country. Half of the 12 acres are ancient woodlands with paths that wind down to Port Navas Creek and the Helford River to a private beach, one of its main attractions.

Pedn Billy, in Bar Road, Helford Passage, will be open from 2-5pm. Admission is £5 per adult, with under 16s free. Pasties, cream teas, and beverages will be provided by Crantocks Bakery, Roddas and Cornish Coffee. Dogs are allowed on leads.

This is the seventh year running that the Trust has held its Open Gardens scheme, which contributes funds towards the protection of Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.

Chris Betty, communication officer for the Trust, said: “Hundreds of people have visited Pedn Billy in the past and we are hoping that it will do as well this year. It is a stunning and unique garden. Funds raised by gardens such as Pedn Billy are vital for us to continue our conservation work, on land and in our seas."

More details can be found at cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/opengardens.