Family days out at Llanerchaeron
Enjoy a day out exploring the gardens, traditional stables, farmyard, lake and grounds of the Estate. See what animals are on the farmyard and visit the vintage carts, tractors and a steam roller in the barns. Let the little ones explore nature, spot local wildlife and take part in our seasonal activities.
Planning your family visit
To help you plan your day out in advance, here’s some key information:
· Find all our opening times here for the different parts of the estate. Please check before you travel as times may vary depending on the season.
· Take part in our fun events throughout the year, browse them all here.
· Dogs are welcome around most parts of the estate. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.
. Disabled toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the visitor building by the car park and opposite the stables.
· Admission prices can be found on our webpage here (National Trust members enter for free).
· If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to the house, walled garden, around the lake and farmyard. Please note that some woodland trails may be unsuitable. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.
Open for Spring
We are open 5 days a week, Wednesday to Sunday and 7 days a week during school holidays. Find all our opening times here
There’s lots of opportunities to blow away the cobwebs and let the little ones stretch their legs. Look out for the signs of Spring around the gardens and estate. The bulbs are emerging in the walled gardens, new life is springing up around the ornamental lake and we are welcoming back some old, and new, residents to the farmyard. The villa has a themed exhibition of the clocks of Llanerchaeron and in the Geler Jones collection there are carts, tractors, a steam engine and all kinds of vintage machinery to marvel at.
Cafe
Conti’s café has indoor and outdoor seating and serves a range of sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks, as well as their famous ice-cream.
Walks at Llanerchaeron
Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of the gardens, lake and woodland walks. The grounds of Llanerchaeron provide ample opportunities to explore on accessible, level paths. The short, circular lake walk, around the stables and farmyard, to the house and the walled gardens are all accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. There are many longer woodland trails around the estate, although please note that these are not fully accessible.
The Stables Play Room
The old stable block has been converted into a play room and is open for families to enjoy. This space is an inviting and creative area for everyone to use. Come and have a go at the table tennis, table football or other games provided.
Accessible film about Llanerchaeron Villa
The Billiard Room at the back of the house is where you can view a 7 minute film about the interior design and history of the Georgian Villa designed by John Nash. The film was created so that everyone can explore and enjoy the house and interiors, particularly if you are unable to access the upper floors of the house due to the stairs.