Gardens in Wales

Bodrhyddan Hall Gardens

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. Set in several acres of stunning formal gardens and reclaimed woodland, the house is one of the few remaining family-owned stately homes in Wales.

National Botanic Garden of Wales

An extraordinarily diverse and popular collection of wonders.

Aberglasney

Beautifully restored formal gardens and woodland.

Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes

Imagine discovering a lost garden with tunnels and underground grottoes buried under thousands of tonnes of soil for over 50 years. That’s what happened at Dewstow gardens. Built around 1895, the gardens were buried just after World War Two and rediscovered in 2000. An incredible restoration job now sees all back to former glory.

Llwyngarreg Gardens

One of the 'Great Gardens of Wales' set in Carmarthenshire with colour and beauty all year round.

Fonmon Castle Park and Gardens

A Fantastic Historical day out with lots of fun for all the family!

Picton Castle & Gardens

Beautiful woodland gardens and castle grounds.

Cowbridge Physic Garden

Just off Cowbridge High Street, the Physic Garden is a little oasis of calm and beauty. It has a mix of plants, flowers and trees that traditionally would have been grown in herbal gardens of old for cooking, dyeing fabrics, perfumery and, of course, for healing. Laid out in a formal design, Cowbridge Physic Garden is the labour of love of a number of dedicated volunteers. Originally, it was part of the garden of Old Hall, the home of the Edmondes family; it was rescued and transformed into the present garden, which opened in 2007, and within its splendid high stone walls, it presents a spectacular display of colour, fragrance, texture and fascination. Although quite small at just ½ an acre (0.2ha) garden enthusiasts will love the variety of species that have been included. The planting plan reflects physic gardens from the 17th and 18th centuries (none of the species in the garden are younger than 200 years), but the result is so much more than a living history lesson. The tranquil atmosphere of a much-loved and nurtured garden is evident at every turn, bed and border. Come and enjoy Cowbridge Physic garden. It is just 12 miles to the west of Cardiff. A short stroll from the High Street, it is opposite Holy Cross Church and the ancient Grammar School building. Paths are flat, pedestrian access is easy.

National Trust's Tredegar House

A place shaped by the local community, Tredegar House and its surrounding gardens and parkland stand proudly at the heart of Newport’s heritage.

National Trust's The Kymin

Standing proudly atop a prominent hill, the Kymin and its nine acres of pleasure grounds overlook Monmouth and the beautiful Wye Valley.

National Trust's Plas Newydd House and Garden

Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.

National Trust's Dinefwr

National Nature Reserve, historic house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park.

Gregynog

Gregynog Hall is surrounded by 750 acres of grounds containing many different landscapes, including its renowned Grade 1 listed formal gardens. The Gardener’s Chronicle of 1912 described the gardens as ‘highly artistic and in complete harmony with the natural surroundings’ while CADW added ‘one of the most important parks and gardens in Powys, dating from at least 1500’s.

Portmeirion Gardens

This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings most of which are used as hotel or self-catering accommodation and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.

National Trust's Powis Castle and Garden

The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress.

Dyffryn Fernant Garden

Those who like to stray off the beaten track will delight in the meandering pathways of this RHS Partner Garden, a jewel in the undulating crown of the Welsh valleys. Since 1996, Christina Shand has been sensitively embellishing this ancient landscape with an array of varied planting, including a fernery, orchard and statement courtyard full of potted tropical plants. In one corner a dazzling stainless steel Obelisk rises out of a bog garden. Elsewhere woodland unfolds onto an ornamental grass field bristling in the breeze. There’s much to take in yet all the elements hang harmoniously together. And nowhere is this more apparent than from the Magic Garden, where visitors can see how the six-acre site blends seamlessly into the Pembrokeshire countryside. Feeling inspired? Pick up some plants for your pad in the shop or brush up on your botanical knowledge in the Dyffryn Fernant Garden Library.

National Trust's Llanerchaeron

An elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years, this self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake.

National Trust's Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens are an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design. Covering more than 55 acres they feature a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms including a rose garden, Pompeian garden and several ponds.

National Trust's Penrhyn Castle and Garden

19th-century fantasy castle with spectacular surroundings. The extensive grounds are perfect for exploring and enjoying spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast. Little explorers can climb trees, make dens and run wild in the adventure playground.

National Trust's Dinefwr

National Nature Reserve, historic house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park.

Llwyngarreg Gardens

One of the 'Great Gardens of Wales' set in Carmarthenshire with colour and beauty all year round.

Hilton Court Gardens

The Hilton Court Garden has wildflowers, meandering paths, trickling streams, and a range of wildlife. There is also ponds, a solar dome, and a woodland house for the public to view.

Dyffryn Fernant Garden

Those who like to stray off the beaten track will delight in the meandering pathways of this RHS Partner Garden, a jewel in the undulating crown of the Welsh valleys. Since 1996, Christina Shand has been sensitively embellishing this ancient landscape with an array of varied planting, including a fernery, orchard and statement courtyard full of potted tropical plants. In one corner a dazzling stainless steel Obelisk rises out of a bog garden. Elsewhere woodland unfolds onto an ornamental grass field bristling in the breeze. There’s much to take in yet all the elements hang harmoniously together. And nowhere is this more apparent than from the Magic Garden, where visitors can see how the six-acre site blends seamlessly into the Pembrokeshire countryside. Feeling inspired? Pick up some plants for your pad in the shop or brush up on your botanical knowledge in the Dyffryn Fernant Garden Library.

National Trust's The Kymin

Standing proudly atop a prominent hill, the Kymin and its nine acres of pleasure grounds overlook Monmouth and the beautiful Wye Valley.

Bodrhyddan Hall Gardens

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. Set in several acres of stunning formal gardens and reclaimed woodland, the house is one of the few remaining family-owned stately homes in Wales.

National Trust's Tredegar House

A place shaped by the local community, Tredegar House and its surrounding gardens and parkland stand proudly at the heart of Newport’s heritage.

Glansevern Hall Gardens

Glansevern Hall, an elegant Greek revival house, is positioned on the banks of the River Severn in a parkland setting with sweeping views over Mid Wales, to the Kerry Hills and the Montgomeryshire County War Memorial. The gardens extend to 25-acres and are a mixture of formal planting, lawns, a huge lake and many unusual and ancient specimen trees.

Cardigan Castle

Cardigan Castle has 2-acres of grounds overlooking the River Teifi. The gardens are Grade-II listed and are home to more than 130 types of plants. Among them, you will find 15 original species, including a large Turkey oak, a copper beech, snowberry and early varieties of holly.

Gregynog

Gregynog Hall is surrounded by 750 acres of grounds containing many different landscapes, including its renowned Grade 1 listed formal gardens. The Gardener’s Chronicle of 1912 described the gardens as ‘highly artistic and in complete harmony with the natural surroundings’ while CADW added ‘one of the most important parks and gardens in Powys, dating from at least 1500’s.

National Trust's Penrhyn Castle and Garden

19th-century fantasy castle with spectacular surroundings. The extensive grounds are perfect for exploring and enjoying spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast. Little explorers can climb trees, make dens and run wild in the adventure playground.

Upton Castle Gardens

Upton Castle Gardens are one of Pembrokeshire’s hidden gems and a must for gardening enthusiasts or anyone wanting to experience real peace and tranquillity.

Portmeirion Gardens

This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings most of which are used as hotel or self-catering accommodation and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.

National Trust's Plas Newydd House and Garden

Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.

Llanover Garden

18th-century garden featuring a host of traditional and unusual plant varieties, alongside winding streams and sweeping views.

National Trust's Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens are an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design. Covering more than 55 acres they feature a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms including a rose garden, Pompeian garden and several ponds.

National Trust's Stackpole

Discover Stackpole’s beautiful stretch of coastline for yourself. With award-winning sandy beaches, tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich lily ponds, walking trails and watersports, there’s lots to see and do.

Parc Glynllifon

These gardens are Grade-I listed and set within extensive woodlands. There are a large collection of trees and also ferns, sculptures, caves, an open-air theatre, and lots of wildlife.

Caerau Gardens

The Gardens were started in 1994 when the farmhouse was derelict and there was just a field and an overgrown hedge. The garden was started immediately by levelling lawns and planting yew and beech hedges to provide shelter. Families with children are particularly welcome and there is lots for them to do.

Portmeirion Gardens

This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings most of which are used as hotel or self-catering accommodation and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.

Bodrhyddan Hall Gardens

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. Set in several acres of stunning formal gardens and reclaimed woodland, the house is one of the few remaining family-owned stately homes in Wales.

National Botanic Garden of Wales

An extraordinarily diverse and popular collection of wonders.

National Trust's Colby Woodland Garden

A short walk from the beach, this hidden wooded valley, with it’s secret garden and industrial past, is a place for play. There are fallen trees to climb, rope swings and playful surprises everywhere. Spring brings Bluebells, Camellias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas, while the Walled Garden gives year-round colour, peace and seclusion. There are woodland walks, meandering streams and ponds with stepping stones and Log bridges in the Wildflower Meadow, and the whole valley teems with wildlife.

Bryan's Ground

Three acres of intimate garden rooms that have been growing since 1913. Furnished with follies and fragrant flowers, towers and topiary, pools and a potager, and paths to five acres of specimen trees on the banks of a river, on the border with Wales.

Bodysgallen Hall Gardens

Set on Pydew Mountain, Bodysgallen lies in over 200 acres of wooded parkland and beautiful formal gardens, with magnificent views across to Conwy Castle and Snowdonia.

Clyne Gardens

Clyne Gardens contains varied National Collections of plants set in beautiful parkland. Internationally famous for its superb collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus, the gardens offer a haven of tranquility, lush planting and interesting features.

Dyffryn Fernant Garden

Those who like to stray off the beaten track will delight in the meandering pathways of this RHS Partner Garden, a jewel in the undulating crown of the Welsh valleys. Since 1996, Christina Shand has been sensitively embellishing this ancient landscape with an array of varied planting, including a fernery, orchard and statement courtyard full of potted tropical plants. In one corner a dazzling stainless steel Obelisk rises out of a bog garden. Elsewhere woodland unfolds onto an ornamental grass field bristling in the breeze. There’s much to take in yet all the elements hang harmoniously together. And nowhere is this more apparent than from the Magic Garden, where visitors can see how the six-acre site blends seamlessly into the Pembrokeshire countryside. Feeling inspired? Pick up some plants for your pad in the shop or brush up on your botanical knowledge in the Dyffryn Fernant Garden Library.

National Trust's Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens are an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design. Covering more than 55 acres they feature a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms including a rose garden, Pompeian garden and several ponds.