Bodnant Garden

The Top Rose Terrace at Bodnant Garden

Important notice -

Dogs are welcome in the garden on Wednesday evenings only in summer, from 5-8pm (1 April to 30 September). Full details below.

A world-famous garden home to National Collections and Champion Trees

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Things to see and do

The Old Mill in the Dell at Bodnant Garden

A Grade I garden 

A historic, horticultural gem, home to plants from around the globe.

Rosa 'Maigold' at Bodnant Garden

Summer highlights 

Enjoy the sensory delight of our rose terraces, now blossoming more beautifully than ever after years of conservation.

Dog sitting by the pond on the Lily Terrace at Bodnant Garden
Late summer flowers at Bodnant Garden
The Pin Mill at Bodnant Garden

Four-legged friends  

Dogs are welcome for walkies on #WagWednesday evenings, from the beginning of April to the end of September.

Late flowering highlights 

As summer meets autumn the garden is a riot of colour

Opening the Pin Mill 

This summer we're opening the upper floor of the Georgian building to give you a bird's eye vista of the terraces...

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Heritage Open Day

Sat 07 Sep 2019
10:00-17:00
Open Doors Day at Bodnant Garden: Explore this Grade I listed garden at its peak of late summer colour; 80 acres of formal flower beds, wild riverside dells, woods and meadows, for all the family to enjoy.

Walk and Afternoon Tea with the Head Gardener

Wed 11 Sep 2019
11:00-14:30
Enjoy a guided walk with Head Gardener John followed by a Gardener's Ploughman's Afternoon Tea.

Musical Picnics

Sun 15 Sep 2019
12:30-14:00
Pre order a picnic basket and blanket from the Pavilion to take in to the garden with you and enjoy while listening to Harpist Dylan Cernyw at the Pin Mill. Collect your picnic from the Pavilion before going to the pin Mill.

Harp music in the Pin Mill

Sun 15 Sep 2019
14:00-15:30
Listen to master harpist Dylan Cernyw playing in the Pin Mill overlooking the Canal Terrace

Bird Walk

Tue 17 Sep 2019
11:00-12:30
Enjoy a guided walk round the garden with local bird expert Becky.

Autumn Colour Tree Walk

Mon 21 Oct 2019
11:00-12:00
With an historic collection of native and exotic trees, Bodnant is ablaze with colour in autumn. Join one of our team for a guided tour of the autumn display.
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History

Bodnant Garden in the early 1800s
The McLarens at Bodnant Hall circa 1905: Francis, Florence, Charles, Anges Pochin (seated), Laura, in-laws Edward Johnson-Ferguson and Henry Norman, Henry and Elsie (seated)
Agnes Pochin, Laura McLaren and Priscilla Bright-McLaren

Roots of a great garden 

How a 'dwelling by a stream' in Snowdonia's foothills grew into a horticultural haven for plants from around the globe.

A family creation 

The great minds and green fingers which have shaped Bodnant Garden into a plant lovers' paradise.

Women of Bodnant 

In 2018 we marked the centenary of Votes for Women by celebrating our own trail-blazing women of Bodnant and their long fight for suffrage.

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Our work

Our Work

Gardener setting up a sprinkler to water summer flowers at Bodnant Garden with the Pin Mill in the background

A gardening year 

Ever wondered how much work it takes to keep Bodnant Garden's 80 acres pristine?

Staff drinking tea in Bodnant Garden's tearoom

We're getting greener 

We’re using renewable technologies everywhere from the garden to the tearoom.

Staff and volunteers celebrate welcoming 250,000 visitors through the Bodnant Garden gates

Award-winning projects 

Some of the amazing things we've achieved together - staff, volunteers and supporters.

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Get involved

A student gardener operating a ride-on lawn-mower

Train with our team 

Hone the art of horticulture with our talented gardening team.

Volunteers peeping out from behind colourful bunting at Bodnant Garden

Become a volunteer 

Join the friendly team which keeps our garden growing...

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Groups

Visitors taking photos at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

The more the merrier 

Are you planning a trip with your group? Look here for our current groups information and how to make a booking

Newlyweds standing in front of the Pin Mill at Bodnant Garden

Getting married? 

Looking for a unique place to get married? Join our Wedding Showcase day on 14 September 2019 and start planning your dream day ...

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Eating

The Pavilion Tearoom, Bodnant Garden

Indoor or al fresco? 

Take a sit down meal in our tearooms, grab a snack from our kiosks or bring your own picnic, the choice is yours.

Autumn food and drink at Bodnant Garden

Tearoom treats 

A menu for all seasons and events for all tastes.

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Shopping

National Trust shop at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

National Trust gift shop 

Find that perfect souvenir of your day or a gift for someone special.

Close up of azaleas for sale at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Bodnant Garden Centre 

Looking for that plant you spotted in the garden? Look no further...

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