Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle

The meadow is located on the Chirk Castle estate, close to the kitchen garden with a fantastic view down the Ceriog Valley. It will include a willow dome, wildflowers, seating, hedgerows and a small orchard - all designed to enhance the space for both wildlife and people.

What is the Mindful Meadow?

The National Trust cares for special places for the benefit of the nation, it is our hope that the Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle provides a space for people to gain some respite from their daily lives when they need it the most. Whilst it is free to access by anyone, it can also be utilised by local community groups to deliver their sessions, be this counselling, support or wellbeing activities.

Meadow design

The mindful meadow is designed to provide a number of inspirational and reflective spaces, where you can connect to nature in whatever way bests suit you. From gazing up the Ceriog Valley to the hills beyond, finding peace in the willow dome, observing wildlife buzzing about the orchard and wildflowers, to watching the clouds float by. There really is something for everyone.

In addition, participants have worked with David Setter, a local artist based in Flintshire, to design a totem pole structure inspired by nature and his work is a combination of illustration and metal sculpture. David loves the countryside and getting his hands dirty – the outcome of the workshops is a stunning totem pole displaying the illustration and words of participants.