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.
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.
The Big Draw at Bodnant Garden
13 - 27 October
Free event, normal admission applies
Get creative at Bodnant Garden as we take part in The Big Draw Festival the world’s biggest celebration of drawing, 13 - 27 October.
Be inspired by the colours, textures, and beauty of Bodnant in autumn. Pick up a free art pack from Visitor Reception (suitable for ages 5+). Use it during your visit to sketch and draw whilst enjoying the garden. Add your artwork to our collective sketchbook and create your own postcard of Bodnant Garden to take home.
The 2025 Big Draw theme is "Drawn Together", celebrating creativity as a way to connect with each other and the world around us. We're proud to be part of this global event as an official National Trust partner.
October half term: Inspired by Bodnant
25-31 October
Normal admission prices apply
Visit this October half term for a week of free, nature-inspired fun with Inspired by Bodnant - a celebration of autumn, creativity in the great outdoors, and this world-class garden.
Follow the family trail, designed to help you explore the sights, sounds, and colours of the season. Along the way, you'll discover interactive games and creative activities that encourage little ones (and grown-ups too!) to slow down and engage with nature. From making beautiful leaf art to crafting poems with word stones, there are plenty of ways to get hands-on and let your imagination run wild.
Whether you're taking part in a leafy scavenger hunt, creating natural masterpieces, or simply enjoying the crisp autumn air as you kick through fallen leaves, Inspired by Bodnant is the perfect way to spend quality time together during the half-term break.
Explore the garden together this autumn
Bodnant Garden is the perfect place to get the family together during the autumn. With woodland walks and beautiful fiery autumn foliage that bring the landscape to life, there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages.
Go leaf spotting
Whether you’re spending a whole day or an hour or two, seeing the acers change into their autumn finery is a seasonal highlight from September to November. Head through the Old Park and towards the Acer Glade. Keep an eye out along the path to your right and you’ll soon see the fiery reds and amber of the acers.
The Willow Maze and Dell
If you’re feeling a little more energetic, head towards the Far End and find the living Willow Maze. Picnic benches are located nearby, so why not pack a flask of hot chocolate and a packed lunch to enjoy there? You could also walk back to the Dell Kiosk and treat yourself to something warm whilst sitting by the Mediterranean-looking Old Mill.
Make your way back up towards the formal Italianate Terraced Garden for a family photo and a tranquil moment in front of the Pin Mill.
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.
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.
