Bodnant Garden
Tal-y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay LL28 5RE
Tel: 01492 650460
One of the world’s most
spectacular gardens, situated high above the River Conwy with stunning views
across Snowdonia. Begun in 1875, Bodnant is the creation of four generations of
Aberconways and features huge Italianate terraces and formal lawns on its upper
level, with a wooded valley, stream and wild garden below. There are dramatic
colours throughout the season, with notable collections of rhododendrons,
magnolias and camellias and the spectacular laburnum arch, a 55-metre tunnel of
golden blooms, in May.
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Brecon Beacons National Park
Merthyr Tydfil, Brecon,
Abergavenny is the nearest town or village.
Tel: 01639 710221
Upland woods and Forests situated within the
boundaries of the National Park, an area of hills and waterfalls, spectacular
views and peaceful reservoirs. Situated within several counties including
Powys, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff
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Colby Woodland Gardens
Amroth, Narberth SA67 8PP
Tel: 01834 811885
Attractive woodland garden with
a fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. There are beautiful walks
through secluded valleys along open and wooded pathways. Note: The
early 19th-century house is not open; Mr & Mrs A. Scourfield Lewis
kindly allow access to the walled garden during visiting hours.
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Dinefwr Park
Llandeilo SA19 6RT
Tel 01558 823902
An 18th-century landscape and
ancient deer park surrounding Newton House, built in 1660 but now with a
Victorian Gothic façade. An exhibition explains the importance of Dinefwr in
Welsh history. The fountain garden, currently under restoration, overlooks the
ancient deer park, in which live the famous Dinefwr White Park cattle. There are
fine views over the Towy Valley with an ice house and boardwalk suitable for
families and wheelchair users. There is also access to Dinefwr Castle, owned by
the Wildlife Trust West Wales, and to the privately owned walled garden (by kind
permission of Mr K. Ross).
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
Middleton Hall,
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. SA32 8HG
Tel: 01558 668768
The
National Botanic Garden of Wales is a £43.3 million flagship Millennium
project dedicated to plant conservation, science, education and leisure with
the broad study of plants and sustainable solutions at its heart.
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Upton Castle Garden
Upton
Castle, Upton, Pembrokeshire
Tel:
01646 651782
The Gardens surround a fine medieval castle. The
castle's grounds are open to the public, and include: Footpaths through 35
acres of mature woodland. Medieval chapel with family memorials from
the 13th century .Picnic site with tables and benches. Floral terraces with
rose gardens and herbaceous borders.
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