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Eating and shopping at Bodnant Garden

Someone holding a bowl of soup with bread on the side
Enjoy a bite to eat or drink at Bodnant Garden | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat or a gift for someone special, there’s something for all tastes at Bodnant Garden. With a variety of items to browse in the Craft Centre and a second-hand bookshop on site, it’s just the place to pick up a gift or exciting new read to take home.

Grab a bite to eat at Bodnant Garden 

A menu of hot and cold light bites, lunches, cakes, bakes and drinks is available from the Pavilion and Magnolia tea-rooms. Drinks and snacks are also being served from The Dell Kiosk. 

The Pavilion 

The Pavilion is often the first and last stop on a visit to Bodnant. Here you'll find a range of hot and cold meals, light bites, freshly baked cakes, sweet treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks. It's the perfect place to refuel before exploring the garden or to unwind after a day outdoors. 

The Dell Kiosk 

Nestled beside the River Hiraethlyn, The Dell Kiosk offers a welcome pause during your walk through the garden. Choose from a selection of snacks, ice creams and hot and cold drinks while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. It's an ideal spot to take a break and soak up the beauty of the valley. 

Magnolia Café 

Set within the beautiful stone courtyard next to the shop, Magnolia Café is a lovely place to relax over a coffee and a snack. Whether you're meeting friends or taking a quiet moment after a wander through the garden, you'll find a warm welcome and a tempting selection of refreshments. 

Seasonal food and drink

The award-winning catering team are always busy cooking up seasonal treats to tempt you, from ever-changing monthly menus to special culinary events. No matter what the season, with hot meals, quick snacks and a good choice of sandwiches and sweet treats on offer, there's always something to tempt the tastebuds.

Scones with clotted cream and jam at Tyntesfield, Somerset
Why not spoil yourself during a visit to Bodnant Garden? | © National Trust Images/Jason Ingram

 

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free. 

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

 

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Plants for sale in the shop at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent
Take home a reminder of your visit | © National Trust Images/Rachel Whiting

Shopping at Bodnant Garden 

Take home a reminder of your visit with a stop at Bodnant Garden's newly opened National Trust shop, Craft Centre and pre-loved bookshop. 

Located in the attractive stone courtyard, the shop is filled with carefully chosen gifts, books, homewares, gardening inspiration, seasonal collections and locally made products. You'll also find a range of National Trust favourites, from preserves and confectionery to cards, toys and souvenirs. 

Whether you're searching for a thoughtful gift, a memento of your day or something special for your home and garden, there's plenty to discover. 

A pile of books in the second-hand shop at Stowe
Second-hand books for sale | © National Trust Images/Emily Roe

Want to donate some pre-loved books?

Our Pre-loved Bookshop relies on donations to stay well stocked, and our team will be delighted to receive smaller donations in the baskets located in the Visitor Centre and in the Pre-loved Bookshop itself. If you would like to donate a larger amount, please contact us in advance so a member of staff can be on hand to help you and receive any larger donations you may have. 

 

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

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With 80 acres to explore, there's a walk to suit everyone. From 1 April to the end of September, dogs are welcome on short leads (not extendable) every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Find out more about bringing your dog to Bodnant Garden here.

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Visit a world-class garden in Wales at Bodnant Garden and enjoy 80 acres of formal gardens, woodland and meadows and botanical collections from around the globe.

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Explore the many exotic and rare plants and trees at Bodnant Garden, including five National Collections, as well as Wales’s largest collection of UK Champion Trees.

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History of Bodnant Garden 

Discover how a 'dwelling by a stream' in Snowdonia's foothills grew into a global horticultural haven thanks to generations of the McLaren family and Puddle head gardeners.

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