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Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.
The Garden has two parts. The upper garden around Bodnant Hall consists of the terraced gardens and informal lawns shaded by trees. The lower area, known as the "Dell" is formed by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn and contains the Wild garden.
An endeavour has been made at Bodnant Garden to grow a wide range of interesting and beautiful plants from all over the world, particularly China, North America, Europe and Japan that are suited to the Welsh climate and soil. As well as this, care has been taken to place the plants in such a way that they enhance each other and contribute to the general beauty of the Garden throughout the seasons.
Come and lose yourself in the awesome beauty of Bodnant Garden and spend an amazing day in this feast for the senses.
Members of the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society are admitted free on presentation of a valid membership card.
MAY
Tues 1st 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Sat 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
SORRY, NOW FULLY BOOKED. Sun 6th 5.15-8.30am Dawn Chorus Walk £17.00 inc breakfast. An exclusive chance to join the tour and be in the Garden as night becomes day, hear birds awakening and enjoy the sound of dawn birdsong, followed by a hearty cooked breakfast. Booking required.
SORRY, NOW FULLY BOOKED. Thurs 17th 10.30-4pm ‘Bring your Boots Day’. Experience life as a gardener for a day and work on real tasks alongside the Garden Team. Age 18+, packed lunch provided. Free event, booking required.
Sun 27th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw.
Free event, NAP.
JUNE
Sat 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
Tues 5th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Weds 13th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Birds of Bodnant Garden Walk’ led by local RSPB Reserve Manager, see how many bird species you can spot and learn to recognise them from their calls. Free event, NAP.
Weds 13th 2-4pm ‘Propagation’. Learn from our own Propagator how to take cuttings, collect seed and grow great plants. Free event, NAP.
Sun 17th 12-3pm Father’s Day Lunch, 2-courses £13.95. Spoil your Father today and treat him to lunch. Booking required, telephone 01492 650758.
Thurs 21st 7-9.45am Breakfast Walk with the Deputy Head Gardener, focussing on the beauty of the Garden in the early morning light. £17 inc Full Monty breakfast. Booking required.
Sun 24th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw. Free event, NAP.
JULY
Mon 2nd 9.30-4pm ‘Head Gardener Day’ £40 inc 3-course lunch with wine. A very special opportunity to spend a day with the Head Gardener, see behind the scenes and hear about our vision for the Garden’s future. Booking required.
Tues 3rd 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Sat 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
Fri 13th 7-9.30pm (gates open 6pm) ‘The Wee Bag Band’. A very popular local group performing toe-tapping dynamic and energetic acoustic Irish music on the Front Lawn. Bring something to sit on and a picnic, £13.00 booking required.
Weds 25th 10.30-4pm Falconry Displays and Flying Demonstrations. Meet the falconers and their wonderful birds of prey, audience-participation flying demonstrations at 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Free event, NAP.
Sun 29th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw. Free event, NAP.
AUGUST
Sat 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
Sat 4th 7-9.30pm (gates open 6pm). Highly popular open-air theatre group Illyria will perform Shakespeare´s ‘Henry V’ on the Front Lawn. Bring something to sit on and a picnic, £13.00 booking required.
Mon 6th 10.30-12.30pm ‘The History of Bodnant Garden’, enjoy a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about the Garden, its history, plants and people. Free event, NAP.
Mon-Sun 6th-12th 10-4pm Nature’s Treasure Hunt trail. Nature is full of its own treasures, see if you can find them using the free trail leaflet - fun for the whole family. Free event, NAP.
Tues 7th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Sun 19th 10-4pm Plant Heritage´s Plant Fair in upper car park. Specialist nurseries offering rare or unusual plants. Free event.
Weds 22nd 10.30-4pm Falconry Displays and Flying Demonstrations. Meet the falconers and their wonderful birds of prey, audience-participation flying demonstrations at 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Free event, NAP.
Sun 26th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw. Free event, NAP.
SEPTEMBER
Sat 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
Tues 4th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Thurs 6th 7-9.45am Breakfast Walk with the Deputy Head Gardener, focussing on the beauty of the Garden in the early morning light. £17 inc Full Monty breakfast. Booking required.
Weds 12th 2-4pm ‘Propagation’. Learn from our own Propagator how to take cuttings, collect seed and grow great plants. Free event, NAP.
Thurs 20th 10.30-4pm ‘Bring your Boots Day’. Experience life as a gardener for a day and work on real tasks alongside the Garden Team. Age 18+, packed lunch provided. Free event, booking required.
Mon 24th 9.30-4pm ‘Head Gardener Day’ £40 inc 3-course lunch with wine. A very special opportunity to spend a day with the Head Gardener, see behind the scenes and hear about our vision for the Garden’s future. Booking required.
OCTOBER
Tues 2nd 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant’, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP.
Sat 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 2-2.30pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP.
Tues 16th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Champion Tree Walk´, discover what makes a tree a Champion and hear more about our own wonderful collection. Free event, NAP.
Sat 27th Oct-Sun 4th Nov 10-4pm Snail Trail Week. See if you can find the giant snails hiding in the Garden, we’ll give you a free trail sheet to help you. Free event, NAP.
Weds 31st 4-6.30pm Children’s Halloween Party and Disco with fancy dress competition in Pavilion Tea-room £6.00. Booking required, telephone 01492 650758.
NOVEMBER
Fri 30th 6.30-9.30pm Ladies Night in the Pavilion Tea-room £17.00. Beauty tips and therapies, craft items to buy, fashion on display and a buffet supper. Booking required, telephone 01492 650758.
Tal Y Fan, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd LL28 5RE
Telephone: 01492 650460
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