For a select few dates a year Boconnoc opens it’s gardens for the public to enjoy the beauty of the wonderful blooms on the estate.

The gardens play host to a wide variety of flowers and plants with the highlight being several varieties of rhododendron, azalea and magnolia.

Visitors can also explore the 18th century Bath House which at this time of year is showered with a natural confetti from the camellia tree which sits above it. Originally a swimming pool, this unique feature now takes centre stage as a dramatic setting for wedding ceremonies.

There are four dates across April and May where the gardens are open to raise money for charity: Sunday, April 28, between 2 and 5pm, raising funds for Braddock Church; Monday, May 6 (2-5pm) in aid of the National Garden Scheme; Sunday, May 19 (12-5pm) Open Gardens and Dog Show raising money for Children’s Hospice South West and on Sunday, May 26 (2-5pm) raising money for Marie Curie.