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Family days out at Bodnant Garden

Two children enjoy a walk through the pergola with the Pin Mill behind
Explore Bodnant Garden together | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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.

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 family day out at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales
A family day out 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. 

Aardman coming soon poster showing Wallace & Gromit characters
Coming soon this summer! | © Aardman

Summer 2025 - Wallace & Gromit 'All Systems Go’ 

Coming to Bodnant Garden this summer!

Follow the trail, play some games and meet the gang in a cracking Augmented Reality trail from Aardman.

19 July to 31 August, a free event for the whole family to enjoy. Normal admission to the garden applies.

Close up of the magnolia blossom in spring at Bodnant Garden, North Wales

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 at Bodnant Garden 

Enjoy delicious refreshments at Bodnant Garden’s tea-rooms all year round or from the riverside kiosk down in The Dell.

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Visiting Bodnant Garden with your dog 

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.

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