Gardens in Wales

Llwyngarreg Garden, Llanfallteg, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.9
This very highly rated 4 acre garden has some superb planting & is inspirational! dog friendly, mostly accessible & refreshments. A National Gardens Scheme garden. More Details here

Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
The walled garden is part of a wider estate with woodland trails, meadows, wildlife, sculptures, coastal walks to a beach, shop, tea room & dog friendly! A National Trust garden.More Details here

National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.6
With over 500 acres to explore they offer trail maps and apps to help you get around including the Great Glasshouse is the biggest in the world. And a Birds of Prey enclosure.

There is also the Ghost Garden, the Wild Garden, the Apothecary Garden and Hall, Children’s play area, bee area, lakes, a dipping pond, Aqua Centre and so much more!!More Details here

Penrhyn Castle & Garden, Bangor, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Penrhyn Castle & Gardens offer lots for the family to see and do. A big Castle, with big views and a big garden and parkland! Cafe, dog friendly & a shop! A National Trust Property. More Details here

Bodnant Garden, Connwy, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.8
With 80 acres of gardens this Grade 1 Listed historic garden has formal gardens, shrub-filled glades, arboretum, meadows and woods, dells and water gardens. A National Trust Garden. More Details here

Portmeirion Gardens, Portmeirion, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.5
Portmeirion Gardens are of course part of the famous Portmeirion Village. Famous in my head at least for the cult TV series The Prisoner.

With 70 acres and 20 miles of tracks for you to explore you get great views, Japanese Gardens, lakes, woodlands. Assistance dogs only. More Details here

Erddig Hall and Garden, Wrexham, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
The main garden at Erddig Hall and Garden is the magnificent Dutch inspired 18th-century Grade I listed walled garden. Dogs welcome in the main parkland. More Details here

Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens, Aberystwyth, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.9
Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens is found at the end of a half mile track and is 1,000 feet high – so it may well be cooler than where you set off from!

Developed by a couple since 194 this 3 acre plot contains trees, reeds, ponds, sculptures, wildlife garden and above all is a fantasy garden for children! More Details here

Llanover Garden, Abergavenny, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.8
Llanover Garden is set in the Usk Valley below the Black Mountains in South Wales. Dogs welcome.

Established by Benjamin Waddington in the late 18th Century there are 18 acres including a walled garden, two arboreta, ponds, cascades, streams and flagstone bridges. More Details here

Cae Hir Gardens, Lampeter, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.5
Cae Hir Gardens are on a 5 acre plot & have been an RHS Partner Garden for nearly 20 years. There are wild gardens, wild flowers, water features & bug hotels. More Details here

Dingle Nurseries & Garden, Powys, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.4
Dingle Nurseries & Garden is a 4.5 acre plot which is known for its colour themed and unusual planting, wide and unusual range of shrub, tree and herbaceous planting

A great location for birdwatching and taking the family for a picnic and letting the kids run loose exploring the lake and gardens. Dogs on a lead welcome. More Details here

Plas yn Rhiw Gardens, Pwllheli, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Plas yn Rhiw has plenty to see all year round in their organic gardens. A highly rated tea room, mostly dog friendly, some great views and walks in the woodlands. Super! More Details here

Dyffryn Fernant Garden, Fishguard, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Dyffryn Fernant Garden is six acres of isolated farmland which has been transformed into a garden full of interest. Family and dog friendly! More Details here

Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Aberglasney Gardens is set in ‘10 acres of magnificent gardens‘. So plenty of opportunity for spotting wildlife over such a wide area including the woodlands.

There is plenty to see with a Tea Room and a Gift Shop. Assistance dogs only. More Details here

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.5
A great garden and woodlands for exploring. Spot the red squirrels! Family play areas, dog friendly, shop, cafe bookshop and a house stuffed with art! More Details here

Llanerchaeron Gardens, Aberaeron, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Visiting Llanerchaeron Gardens is a lovely way to spend some time. Take your dog, enjoy parkland walks, walled gardens, kitchen garden, bookshop & cafe! A National Trust Property. More Details here

Powis Castle and Garden, Powys, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
If you are looking for dramatic Castles and ornate Italian terracing with fountains & huge yew bushes then Powis is the place for you! Shops, cafe and broadly dog friendly. More Details here

Margam Park Gardens, Talbot, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Set in 800 acres there are so many activities for all the family. From gardens, trails, cycling, wildlife spotting, play areas, Go Ape, Shops a Cafe. More Details here