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Aerial view of Dyffryn Gardens, Wales in December
Discover the wonder of winter in gardens we care for across Wales | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Gardens and parks in Wales

We care for an amazing collection of gardens and parks which encompass more than 500 years of Welsh history. From Italianate terraces and walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates there’s plenty to explore throughout the seasons.

Seasonal highlights

Wrap up warm and head out into the fresh air to discover spectacular gardens transformed by winter.

The colourful Winter Garden at Bodnant Garden, Wales, photographed at dawn, Conwy, Wales
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Bodnant Garden 

Admire the winter light on the rhododendrons and camellia, peer up at the towering evergreen trees in the Far End and stop off to enjoy the Winter Garden’s display of foliage, flower, bark and scent.

near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Fully open today
A frost covered garden and house at Erddig, Wrexham
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Erddig 

Winter is the perfect time to appreciate the garden’s structure, with pleached limes, trained fruit, hedges, paths and ponds taking centre stage during the coldest season.

Wrexham

Partially open today
Drone image of Dyffryn Gardens during the winter
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Dyffryn Gardens 

Breathe in the scent of scented shrubs and winter honeysuckle, spot the groups of hellebores dotted around the garden and warm up in the heated glasshouse where you’ll find an oasis of colour.

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Partially open today
The legs of a statue on the Aviary Terrace at Powis Castle and Garden. Statue sheep lying down by their feet. Frost covered in winter.
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Powis Castle and Garden 

See lead statues of shepherds and shepherdesses sparkling in the frost as they dance on the Aviary Terrace and admire ancient evergreen yew hedges standing proud in the winter sun.

Welshpool, Powys

Partially open today

Gardens in North Wales

From the terraces of Bodnant Garden to the magnificent topiary of Chirk Castle, enjoy a feast for the senses at top gardens in North Wales.

Path and bench, Winter Garden, Bodnant Garden, Conwy
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Bodnant Garden 

Visit this world-class garden in its dramatic hillside setting and enjoy 80 acres of formal gardens, woodland and meadows and botanical collections from around the globe.

near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Fully open today
Frost covered statues and yew hedges in the garden at Chirk Castle, Wrexham
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Chirk Castle 

Indulge your senses and refresh your spirit as you wander amongst the scents and vivid colours of the billowing herbaceous borders in this lovely 5.5 acre garden.

Chirk, Wrexham

Partially open today
The house and topiary at Erddig, Wrexham covered in frost
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Erddig 

This garden was almost lost forever but now fully restored it’s the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon with grand lawns and avenues of pleached lime trees.

Wrexham

Partially open today
The walled garden at Penrhyn Castle and garden is covered in frost.
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Penrhyn Castle and Garden 

Like the castle itself, these grounds and garden are extensive and a feast for the senses. Find peace in the Walled Garden or explore the jungle-like Bog Garden.

Bangor, Gwynedd

Closed now
Couple walking in the garden at Plas Newydd with mountains in the background
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Plas Newydd House and Garden 

On the shore of the Menai Strait with dramatic views of Snowdonia, this garden is full of delights. Lose yourself in 40 acres of Italianate terraces, meadows and shady Arboretum.

Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Closed now
Plas yn Rhiw house and garden on a sunny day with the bay in the background
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Plas yn Rhiw 

This picture-perfect cottage garden is overflowing with old-fashioned charm and with billowing borders and glorious sea views you’ll discover something new around every corner.

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Closed now

Gardens in Mid Wales

Take in the delights of one of the top gardens in the UK at Powis Castle with its stunning topiary or explore the beautiful walled garden at Llanerchaeron.

View of Powis Castle in the snow, perched above its terraced gardens in winter in Powys, Wales.
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Powis Castle and Garden 

Dating back over 300 years, this world-class garden has it all. Discover Italianate Terraces with superb views, dramatic topiary and a tranquil formal garden.

Welshpool, Powys

Partially open today
A child and adult, pushing a pram, walk past the entrance of the villa at Llanerchaeron, Wales
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Llanerchaeron 

This tranquil Walled Garden is a treat for the senses. Take a stroll amongst ancient fruit trees and a fragrant herb garden full of culinary and medicinal plants.

near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Partially open today

Gardens in South Wales

From the stunning fountains of Dyffryn Gardens to the wilderness of Colby Woodland Garden, explore the horticultural treasures of South Wales.

The Exotics Garden at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan during winter
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Dyffryn Gardens 

Explore Dyffryn’s 55-acre gardens, including an intimate network of garden rooms, arboretum, kitchen gardens, and an enormous glasshouse bursting with otherworldly delights.

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Partially open today
Visitors in the garden in winter, Tredegar House, Newport, Wales
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Tredegar House 

Lose yourself in three perfectly formed formal gardens. With glasshouses, an Orangery, flower borders and an orchard, there are many surprises hiding along their secretive paths.

Newport

Fully open today
The wildflower meadow in February, Colby Woodland garden, Pembrokeshire
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Colby Woodland Garden 

Once a working coalfield, this secluded garden still hints at its industrial past but today with streams, meadows, woodland and a walled garden it is a triumph of nature.

near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Partially open today

Community gardens in Wales

Two people kneeling and working in the soil at the community garden at Powis Castle
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Community gardens in Wales 

At many of the special places we care for, we're working with communities to create gardens where people can come to spend time in nature, and with each other.

Parklands and estates in North Wales

Experience a parkland adventure in the grounds of a grand castle like Chirk Castle, or enjoy a peaceful ramble through the landscape of Erddig.

A view of winter trees in the parkland at Chirk Castle, Wrexham
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Chirk Castle 

Take a walk around this fascinating 480-acre estate and discover veteran trees, abundant wildlife, and beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Chirk, Wrexham

Partially open today
Two people walking in the parkland during winter at Erddig, Wrexham
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Erddig 

From peaceful woodland and the remains of a motte and bailey castle, to lush green fields and the Cup and Saucer waterfall, there’s plenty to uncover in this 300-year-old estate.

Wrexham

Partially open today
Visitors exploring the park at Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Gwynedd, Wales
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Penrhyn Castle and Garden 

Enjoy a short stroll through lesser-known parts of the castle grounds to enjoy meadows, a peaceful bird hide, woodland, and superb views over Conwy Bay and Snowdonia.

Bangor, Gwynedd

Closed now

Parklands and estates in Mid Wales

From the finest examples of a picturesque landscape in Europe at Hafod, to the peaceful wooded estate of Llanerchaeron, there’s lots to uncover in Mid-Wales.

View of a river running through a valley of mountains

Hafod

Discover Hafod, one of the finest examples of a picturesque landscape in Europe with cascading waterfalls, mossy glades, restored gardens, and bridges over rocky gorges.

Visitors enjoying a walk at Llanerchaeron, Wales
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Llanerchaeron 

This peaceful estate in the wooded Aeron valley and has been largely unaltered for over 200 years. See a variety of wildlife year-round in the parkland, woods, meadows and lake.

near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Partially open today

Parklands and estates in South Wales

With the parkland at Tredegar House providing an escape from city life and the vast estate full of history at Dolaucothi, there are plenty of places to enjoy a moment of calm.

A swan and cygnets on the lake at Tredegar House, Wales
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Tredegar House 

This 90-acre parkland is the perfect place to escape the bustle of city life and there’s lots to explore with sweeping lawns, a serene lake, woodland, and plenty of wildlife.

Newport

Fully open today
The wildflower meadow in February, Colby Woodland garden, Pembrokeshire
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Colby Woodland Garden 

With the industrial remains sitting alongside tranquil streams and ponds, wildflowers and woodland trails, there are many secrets to be found at this this once working coalmine.

near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Partially open today
Deer on grassland in the Dinefwr deer park, with the sun shining through bare branches of trees on top of a hillock to the left
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Dinefwr 

With a history of over 2000 years, Dinefwr is an iconic place in Welsh history. Explore its 800-acres and spot a variety of wildlife as well as some of the oldest trees in Britain.

Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Partially open today
Visitors returning from a guided tour at Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Carmarthenshire.
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Dolaucothi 

This 2,500-acre estate has it all from rivers, woodland and farms to hillsides with spectacular views of the Cothi Valley. There’s much more to Dolaucothi than the Roman mines.

Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire

Partially open today

Other places you might be interested in

An aerial view of a grey, stone castle with mountains and the sea in the background

Castles and forts in Wales 

Step into a medieval fortress with dungeons at Chirk or visit the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle. Discover some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales.

Stars had from an acer tree in front of the mansion house

Houses and buildings in Wales 

Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and other mountain peaks with Hafod y Llan estate in the distance at Eryri (Snowdonia) Wales.

Countryside and woodland in Wales 

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

View of Powis Castle, perched above its terraced gardens, Powys, Wales, in autumn.

Discover more in Wales

A Celtic land with an industrial past steeped in myth, legend, poetry and song. Croeso i Gymru.