Bodnant Garden

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The garden is open again as normal however some paths may be temporarily closed where gardeners are clearing storm debris. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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

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The Round Garden at Bodnant Garden

'Unbind the Wing' 

Join us this autumn, in the centenary of Votes for Women, celebrating our own trail-blazing women of Bodnant and their long fight for suffrage.

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Things to see and do

Decorative urn on a pergola at Bodnant Garden

A world-class garden 

A historic, Grade I listed horticultural gem, home to botanical collections from around the globe.

Late summer flowers at Bodnant Garden

Late flowering highlights 

As summer meets autumn the garden is a riot of colour

In flower now at Bodnant Garden

Aster x frikartii Mönch in the old castle border at Scotney Castle
Eucryphia glutinosa at Bodnant Garden
A grape vine
Rosa 'Maigold' at Bodnant Garden
Clematis at Bodnant Garden
Close up view of orange dahlia
Close up of blue hydrangea flower

Aster

With masses of daisy-like heads these late flowering perennials provide a bright burst of colour in autumn.

Eucryphia

Bodnant Garden is home to a National Collection of these are rare, summer flowering shrubs from South America.

Grape vine

Many vines cloak pergolas and walls turning a rich colour in autumn. See if you can spot the fruit on Vitis vinifera purpurea .

Roses

Climbing roses are the first to flower, from June, leading a display of David Austin English Roses all summer long on the terraces.

Clematis

Clematis clamber over walls and pergolas in the upper garden. They bloom from mid spring right through to early autumn.

Dahlia

Hot-coloured dahlias are the jewel in the crown of our formal beds and borders from late summer through autumn.

Hydrangea

Mophead and lacecap hydrangeas are everywhere in summer; swathes of blue flowers lighting up the shady riverside in the dells.

Two visitors walking through rose covered pergolas at Bodnant Garden

Everything's coming up roses 

A feast for the senses this summertime

Reflections of autumn trees on the lake at the Far End, Bodnant Garden

Discover a Land of Giants 

Bodnant Garden is home to rare, old and towering trees - native and exotic - including UK Champions.

Dog sitting by the pond on the Lily Terrace at Bodnant Garden

Four-legged friends  

Dogs are welcome for walkies all winter and on #WagWednesday summer evenings.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Cerdd Cymraeg/Welsh Walk

Wed 10 Oct 2018
11:30-13:00
Mwynhewch taith gerdded trwy'r ardd yn y Gymraeg. Enjoy a guided walk through the garden in the medium of welsh.

Bird Walks

Mon 15 Oct 2018
11:00-12:30
Find out about the birds of Bodnant Garden on a walk led by a local expert.

Autumn Walks

Mon 22 Oct 2018
11:00-12:00
A short guided walk taking in the best autumn sights

Poetry Workshop

Wed 24 Oct 2018
10:30-15:30
Join our poetry workshop with local poet Garry Chilton in the inspirational setting of the garden

Fungal Forays

Sat 27 Oct 2018
10:30-12:00
Join Fungalpunk Dave to hunt for fabulous fungus

Poem Open

Tue 30 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
See inside the family Mausoleum today
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History

Bodnant Garden in the early 1800s

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.

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)

A family creation 

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

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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 hold your civil ceremony? Or a beauty spot for those special photographs? Look no further...

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Eating and shopping

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.

Close up of azaleas for sale at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Find that perfect gift 

Are you looking for the perfect souvenir of your visit? A National Trust purchase is a gift for the garden too...

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