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A Celtic land with an industrial past steeped in myth, legend, poetry and song. Croeso i Gymru.
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.
Autumn nature highlights
Across Wales, nature's autumn spectacle is underway. From falling leaves to fruiting fungi and wildlife spectacles, here are some of the top spots to soak up the best of what the season has to offer.
A blaze of colour
From ancient oaks to striking acers, trees are beginning to turn shades of burnt orange and amber as autumn creeps in. Bodnant Garden is one of the top spots to marvel at the changing leaves.
Deer rutting
One of autumn's spectacles is the autumn deer rut, find the fallow deer nosily rutting in the parkland at Dinefwr as they roam around the Deer Park.
Fantastic fungi
Autumn is the perfect time to spot vibrant mushrooms and jewel-like waxcaps, find them hiding in the leaf litter and grassy lawns at Chirk Castle and Garden.
Spot a red squirrel
Autumn is a busy season for the red squirrels at Plas Newydd, take a moment in the woods, stay quiet and listen for rustling in the trees, you might see them dashing from branch to branch searching for acorns.
Top orchards to visit in Wales
Walk among apple-laden trees and crunch your way into autumn exploring one of the many traditional orchards we care for in Wales. Here is our pick of the top orchards to visit this season.
Erddig Hall and Garden
Explore Erddig's orchard and admire the skilfully trained espalier trees hanging heavy with many different heritage varieties of apple. Don't miss the annual apple harvest weekend celebrations on 3-4 October, with a historic apple display and apple tastings.
Llanerchaeron
There are over 60 varieties of apples growing in the Walled Garden, including the 'Llanerchaeron Peach'. Celebrate the harvest at the Apple Weekend 2-4 October, one of the moments in autumn to see Llanerchaeron's apple display.
Powis Castle and Garden
The apple trees in the Edwardian Formal Garden are over 100 years old. You'll find many rare and old Welsh apple varieties growing in the garden, including the carefully trained and pruned pyramid apple trees.
Bodnant Garden
Among 90 acres of garden and parkland, the Orchard Garden is the largest of the three gardens at Tredegar House. Wind your way along a labyrinth of hidden pathways through the apple trees where many heritage varieties of apples grow.
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.
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.
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.
Chirk Castle and Garden
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.
Erddig Hall and Garden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community gardens in Wales
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.
Chirk Castle and Garden
Take a walk around this fascinating 480-acre estate and discover veteran trees, abundant wildlife, and beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Erddig Hall and Garden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other places you might be interested in
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.
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.
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.
