Use our find a garden search. Bodnant Hall had been built in 1792 but was remodelled by Pochin and on his death it was inherited by his daughter (whose husband became the First Lord Aberconway in 1911).
Although rainfall is quite high the climate is good for both spring gardens and the more formal gardens in summer. There are many beautiful historic and modern gardens to visit in Wales.
In addition to their published opening dates many gardens will open by appointment. The garden, but not the Hall or other parts of the estate, was presented to the National Trust, with an endowment, in 1949. They have extended their opening season and most properties are now open all year round. LL61 6DQ With each season bringing something new to see, a single visit to one of North Wales' gardens will never be enough. About the author: Stephen Lacey is one of Britain's best-known garden writers.
National Trust site information for the Travel Trade The National Trust is responsible for a number of places in Wales, including castles, historic houses, gardens, a gold mine and a waterfall which groups can visit! National Trust Houses & Gardens Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales The National Trust is a charity that was founded in 1895 by only three people, who all saw the significance of maintaining the heritage and open spaces found within the United Kingdom for everyone to enjoy.
He lives in London and has a garden in north Wales. The majority of private gardens in Wales are part of the National Gardens Scheme, a charitable trust. Find a garden to visit from one of 3,500 gardens that open for the National Garden Scheme across England and Wales. There are also a number of National Trust properties which are worth adding to your visit diary. (Image: National Trust Wales) Where: Wrexham, LL13 0YT What: Visit the much-loved home, garden and estate filled with stories of a family and their servants. Details of these gardens can be found in the annual ‘Yellow Book’ or on the National Garden Scheme website. North Wales is a treasure trove of wonderful gardens to visit and is again opening its gates to a stunning collection of World-Class Gardens.
Many sites offer special arrangements for groups too. Discover gardens hidden where you least expect them or visit our historic houses and explore acres of flora and fauna. Plas Newydd House and Gardens. He is a long-standing columnist and feature writer for The Daily Telegraph and for ten years was a regular presenter on BBC Television's Gardeners' World.