Discover more at Bodnant Garden
Find out when Bodnant Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family days out at Bodnant Garden
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.
Summer of Play at Bodnant Garden
Looking for a family day out in North Wales this summer? Discover a globe-trotting Summer of Play with outdoor games, a family trail, meadow activities, picnic spots, wildlife and summer colour across the garden.
Set off on a garden adventure
Follow a globe-trotting trail through Bodnant Garden and discover plants from around the world without leaving North Wales. Children can collect stamps in their passport as they go, try brass rubbings, stop at playful pitstops and find out more about the plants, places and landscapes that have shaped Bodnant’s collection.
Get moving in the meadow
The family trail leads through the garden to a meadow filled with outdoor activities, games and sporty challenges. It’s a space for children to move, play and burn off some energy in the fresh air, with activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity along the way.
Spot wildlife and summer colour
Head through the Old Park wildflower meadow and the Yew Dell down to the river Hiraethlyn and see if you can spot the dippers feeding their young alongside majestic herons and a variety of other visiting wild fowl.
Pause for picnic
Enjoy a picnic by the Willow Maze and head alongside the river to the Old Mill, stopping for an ice cream before making your way back up to the Canal Terrace for a family photo and a tranquil moment to enjoy the dragonflies and damselflies dancing above the lilies in the pond.
See what’s on this summer
See all the events taking place in the summer holidays. Check the events listings before you go and make the most of your day at Bodnant Garden.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
