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Family days out in Plas yn Rhiw

A woman and a child enjoy looking at daffodils in springtime.
Enjoy a family visit to The Vyne this spring. | © National Trust Images / Paul Harris

Enjoy a day out exploring Plas yn Rhiw with friends and family. Explore the woodland and head up to the orchard or take a walk around the garden.

Easter at Plas yn Rhiw

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.

The trail takes place from 16 - 21 April, from 10:30am to 4:30pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Plas yn Rhiw.

Normal admission plus £3.50 per trail, includes Easter trail sheet, bunny ears a chocolate egg, or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg, made here in the UK from cocoa that's responsibly sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms www.rainforest-alliance.org

Nature spotter sheets

Have you ever tried looking really closely at some of the flowers, leaves, lichens and insects we have around us?

The Plas yn Rhiw nature spotter takes visitors through the gardens, woodland and orchard with information and clues about where to find queen bumble bees in spring, wildflowers in summer or fungi in autumn amongst many other things.

Along with the booklet, you will get hand lenses and binoculars with the I.D. guides providing you with all you need to explore and discover.

Children on self-led school visits at Plas Newydd
Children enjoying the nature spotter sheets | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Pollinator trail

Our pollinators trail will be running all summer. This self-led trail will take you on an adventure around the meadow at Plas yn Rhiw and includes a path around the garden, forest and orchard. You will get an answer sheet and become little explorers looking for information about different pollinators. This information scattered around on boards will help you answer the questions.

Planning your family visit

Here's the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Plas yn Rhiw.

  • You can find all our opening times here . Please check before you travel as opening times vary dependent on the day.
  • Assistance dogs only in house and garden. Dogs are welcome on leads in woodland walk below the visitor reception.
  • Toilets can be found near the visitor centre.
  • Admission prices can be found on our website here.
  • If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to Plas yn Rhiw. Please note that some trails may be unsuitable. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.
A child looks trough a magnifying glass
Child looking through magnifying glass. | © Annapurna Mellor
Plas yn Rhiw in bloom

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