Family days out at Bodnant Garden

St David's Day at Bodnant

What would St David’s Day be without daffodils? Soak up a dazzling display as the Old Park Meadow and grassy glades are transformed into a sea of yellow. With magnolias and seasonal blooms heralding the arrival of spring, Bodnant Garden offers the perfect escape into nature on this special day.

To make it even more special, Sbrí, a Welsh folk trio, will also be playing traditional music on harp, violin and charango from 10.30am-12.30pm, filling the garden with the uplifting sounds of Wales. 

To enable more people to access our places and enjoy this special day, all our pay‑to‑enter sites will be free to visit on 1 March, including Bodnant Garden. Funded by Welsh Government.​

Easter at Bodnant Garden

Gather your family and friends this spring for an Easter adventure at Bodnant Garden. 

From 21 March to 12 April, follow our Easter trail and discover what makes our garden birds so special. With 10 trail stops, each offering a simple game, challenge, or hands on activity, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. 

Along the way, enjoy spotting clues, uncovering fun facts, and learning how our feathered friends live and thrive in the wild.

The trail takes place from 9.30am-5pm, with last entry to the trail at 3.30pm. Normal admission prices apply (free to National Trust members and under 5’s), plus £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. 

(*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.)

Explore the garden together this winter

With acres of space to explore and burn off some excess energy, Bodnant Garden offers plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Wrap up warm, pop on those walking shoes or your very best wellies and go on an adventure of your own.  

Did you know that there are over 8 miles of paths to explore around the garden? Even during the chillier months, there are still hidden gems to discover at every corner. No matter how short or long your visit, you can always find a different route to enjoy. 

Go on an adventure

If you find yourself short on time, there are two shorter loop walks to follow from Visitor Reception. The Rose walk is 1.5km long and will take you around the formal areas of the garden which include the five Italianate Terraces. Don’t forget to stop at the Top Rose Terrace, where on a clear day you’ll see spectacular views across the valley towards the snow-capped peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia). This route is more accessible for wheels and avoids all steps.   

The slightly longer River walk is 3km and takes you along the river Hiraethlyn and through the fantastic arboretum, which has some great areas to explore and trees to discover - don’t forget to look up! How old do you think the tallest trees are? This route has a few more slopes but still avoids the steps. To find out more on both routes, pick up a map from the Visitor Reception. 

Plan your visit

• There are toilets and baby changing facilities located next to the car park, behind the Pavilion tea-room and down by the Kiosk in The Dell.  
• There are some steep areas in the garden and many paths have steps. If you’re using a pram or buggy during your visit, ask one of the team in the Visitor Welcome Building when you arrive for a map which has step-free routes clearly marked.   
• Children’s lunch boxes are available from the Pavilion and Magnolia cafes.