Family days out at Llanerchaeron
Enjoy a day out exploring the gardens, traditional stables, farmyard, lake and woodland walks. See what animals are on the farmyard and visit the vintage carts, tractors and steam roller in the barns. Let the little ones explore nature, spot local wildlife and take part in our seasonal activities.
Easter at Llanerchaeron
Wednesday 25 March - Sunday 12 April, 10am - 4pm
Explore the historic Welsh estate this Easter and take part in the family – friendly Easter Trail which meanders through the renowned walled garden, lake and farmyard. Collect your trail sheet and bunny ears from our friendly team and set off on an adventure exploring 10 stations along the way. Keep a look out for surprise activities along the way…can you complete them all? Make sure to stamp your trail sheet at the end and collect your Easter egg.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy this Easter. Step into the Georgian Villa which is now open for the year, featuring refreshed spaces. Meet the lambs on the farmyard and sit back and relax with a hot drink and delicious bake in Conti’s Café.
Normal admission applies (members enter for free). The trail is £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies).
The Easter Trail is fully accessible on flat gravel terrain.
Explore the Villa
In the Georgian villa (house) there’s lots to discover about the Lewes family who lived at Llanerchaeron. Don’t forget to explore the service courtyard including dairy, bakehouse and smoke-house. You might even come across one of our famous Llanerchaeron cats, Eira is often seen around the house and Tomos in the garden or farmyard.
Farmyard & Geler Jones Collection
Visit the traditional farmyard, discover the different buildings and see some of our resident animals. You may come across pigs, calves, poultry or our Welsh ponies.
At the far end of the farmyard you'll find the Geler Jones Collection, a display of traditional rural machinery, both agricultural and domestic, including vintage tractors and a steam roller.
Old Stables play room
Take some time in the old Stables playroom to challenge your family to a game of ping pong or table football, or take a moment to relax colouring in or playing dominoes.
Garden and lake
Take in the seasons in the Walled Garden and discover what they have growing when you visit, you can also pick up a seasonal tree trail.
Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of the gardens, lake and woodland walks. The grounds within Llanerchaeron provide ample opportunities to explore accessible, level paths. A short, circular lake walk, around the stables and farmyard, to the house and the walled garden is accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. The Please Grounds and lake offer welcome shade with benches to rest on, and the chance to enjoy some wildlife spotting.
Winter at Llanerchaeron
Visit Llanerchaeron and let the kids let off steam whilst you explore the garden and farmyard. Conti's Cafe will be opening every weekend alongside the garden, farmyard and area around the lake. Just the place for some fresh air on colder days and finish off with a stop in the cafe, or the second-hand bookshop.
When does the Villa (House) re-open?
Over winter the team take time to carry out conservation cleaning in the house and Geler Jones Collection. They'll open up once again for February Half Term (Wednesday - Sunday). Check out the opening times for full details.
Planning your family visit
To help you plan your day out in advance, here’s some key information:
· Find all our opening times here for the different parts of Llanerchaeron. Please check before you travel as times may vary depending on the season.
· Take part in our fun events throughout the year, browse them all here.
· Dogs are welcome around most parts of the estate. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.
. Disabled toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the visitor building by the car park and opposite the stables.
· Admission prices can be found on our webpage here (National Trust members enter for free).
· If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to the house, walled garden, around the lake and farmyard. Please note that some woodland trails may be unsuitable. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.