Bodnant Garden

The Top Rose Terrace at Bodnant Garden

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
Old Park meadow in summer with Bodnant Hall in distance
The Pin Mill at Bodnant Garden
Rhododendrons at Bodnant Garden
'Unbind the Wing' willow sculpture by Trevor Leat at Bodnant Garden
The Lost Words Trail at Bodnant Garden, National Trust Wales

Four-legged friends  

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

Celebrating our meadows 

Discover summer meadows buzzing with wildlife - and join us in the challenge to restore a precious natural heritage.

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...

Dazzling rhododendrons...  

Discover our collection of exotic and home-grown plants, which provide a kaleidoscope of colour from spring to early summer.

Women of Bodnant 

Don't miss our willow woman on the Lily Terrace - a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian suffragists of Bodnant.

Summer fun for families 

Make a memorable summer adventure together, among 80 acres of woodland and riverside.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Five out of 50 - Summer Activities

Sun 21 Jul 2019
11:00-15:00
‘ There’s loads for families this summer holiday at Bodnant Garden! Every day there will be the chance to have a go at five of the ‘Fifty Things To Do Before You’re 113/4’ .

Five out of Fifty - Create some Wild Art

Sun 21 Jul 2019
11:00-15:00
Create some Wild Art in the laburnum Arch

Five out of Fifty - Help a Plant to Grow

Thu 25 Jul 2019
11:00-15:00
Make a seed bomb to take home

Bird Walk

Fri 26 Jul 2019
11:00-12:30
Enjoy a guided walk round the garden with local bird expert Becky.

Beefest

Sat 27 Jul 2019
11:00-16:00
We're going buzzy about bees this weekend, with lots of info and activities

Specialist History Tour

Sat 27 Jul 2019
12:00-13:30
Learn about the history of the garden on a tour with gardener Fiona
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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

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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