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.

Essential closures from 24 December to 5 January 2026

The Magnolia Café, Craft Centre, Pre-loved Bookshop, Shop and toilets to the rear of the Garden Centre will be closed from 24 December until 5 January 2026. This will allow essential work to be carried out. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back to these areas from 6 January.

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 during winter weekends.

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.

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.

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

Something very exciting is coming to Bodnant Garden. The space that was previously Bodnant Garden Centre will become a National Trust shop and provide more seating for the Magnolia Cafe.

Whilst work to prepare this area takes place, the main shop will close after 23 December 2025 until the early spring. We hope to be able to re-open the new, larger National Trust Shop from around 2 March 2026.

The Craft Centre, Magnolia Cafe and Pre-loved Bookshop will be closed from 24 December to 5 January 2026.

Thank you for your understanding whilst this exciting project gets under-way and we look forward to welcoming you to the new larger shop in spring 2026.

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.