Bodnant Garden

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

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Follow the trail to find fairy houses at Bodnant Garden

February half term for families 

Follow the fairy house trail to the craft workshop, and plant snowdrops along the way...

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Bodnant Garden

Things to see and do

The Winter Garden at Bodnant Garden

A world-class garden 

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

See the beautiful waterfall at Bodnant Garden

Seasonal highlights 

Explore a winter wonderland of sight, scent and sound.

Bodnant Winter Garden Walk
Snowdrops at Bodnant Garden
A dog up close licking the camera lens
View of Conwy Valley from Furnace Hill, Bodnant Garden
'Unbind the Wing' willow sculpture by Trevor Leat at Bodnant Garden
Girls running among Easter daffodils

Our Winter Garden Walk  

Ease your way into a new year with our leisurely East Garden trail...

Enjoy the snowdrops 

Spot common snowdrops and more unusual varieties, and help us planting them too.

Four-legged friends  

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

Bird's Eye Bodnant walk 

Discover the plants and panoramas of our new garden area on this walking trail...

Women of Bodnant 

This winter don't miss our willow woman - a tribute to the inspiring suffragists of Bodnant.

Easter fun for families at Bodnant Garden 

Discover joys of nature this Easter time at Bodnant Garden

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What's on

Upcoming events

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The Secret Fairy House Trail

Sat 23 Feb 2019
10:00-15:30
Can you find the fairy houses in Furnace Wood?

Specialist History Tour

Sat 23 Feb 2019
12:00-13:30
Learn about the history of the garden on a tour with gardener Fiona

Make a Flower Fairy

Sat 23 Feb 2019
12:30-14:30
Make your very own flower fairy to take home. Which one will you choose?

Musical Afternoon tea

Sun 24 Feb 2019
14:00-16:00
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon listening to the talented vocal duo Carly and Russ in November and December, and Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw in January and February while enjoying a Gardener's Ploughman's afternoon tea.

Snowdrop planting

Mon 25 Feb 2019
11:00-13:00
Make your mark on the garden by planting some snowdrops

Bird Walk

Tue 26 Feb 2019
11:00-12:30
Enjoy a guided walk round the garden with local bird expert Becky.
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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 hold your civil ceremony? Or a beauty spot for those special photographs? Look no further...

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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

Shopping at Bodnant Garden

National Trust shop at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

The National Trust gift shop at Bodnant Garden 

Find the perfect memento of your day, or a gift for someone special.

Close up of azaleas for sale at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Plant hunting at Bodnant Garden Centre 

Looking for that plant you saw in the Bodnant Garden? Look no further...

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