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Family days out at Bodnant Garden

A little girl running ahead of her family along a woodland path at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales
Explore Bodnant Garden together | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

With 80 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for families to enjoy some quiet time together at Bodnant Garden. Spend a few hours enjoying the beauty and nature that the different areas of the garden have to offer throughout the year.

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.)

Visitors exploring the Formal garden at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales
Visitors exploring the Formal garden at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Explore a spring garden together at Bodnant 

What better season to enjoy spending time outdoors together than springtime? Bodnant Garden is the perfect place to get the whole family together for a seasonal outing. The whole family can enjoy a walk with plenty to see along the way. 

A place for everyone to enjoy

Whether you’re spending a whole day in the garden or an hour or two, the nature and beauty of Bodnant always has something new to offer. Walk along mown paths, taking care to enjoy the emerging wildflowers in the Old Park or see blossom and fresh leaf buds bursting into life throughout the garden.

Take a moment to sit on one of the benches and enjoy listening to birdsong. For prams, buggies and wheelchairs, why not follow the red Rose Walk markers that will take you on a journey that everyone can enjoy?  

Spot the gardener’s friend, the brave little robin, during your walk, or you may see the ducks and geese down at the Far End, sitting on their nests or taking to the water with their young. Enjoy a picnic together in a sunny or shady spot – and don’t forget a treat from the Dell Kiosk before heading back up and home. 

A family day out at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales
A family day out at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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. 

 

A couple enjoy a walk through the winter plants of the Round Garden

Discover more at Bodnant Garden

Find out when Bodnant Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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Eating and shopping at Bodnant Garden 

Enjoy delicious refreshments at Bodnant Garden’s cafes and kiosk all year round or pick up a plant, gift or an exciting pre-loved read to take home.

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Visiting Bodnant Garden with your dog 

With 80 acres to explore, there's a walk to suit everyone. From 1 October to the end of March 2026, dogs are welcome every day on short leads (not extendable). Find out more about bringing your dog to Bodnant Garden here.

Dog portraits from the Dog Fest at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Things to see at Bodnant Garden 

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.

Azaleas and Rhododendrons in flower in May at Bodnant Garden, North Wales