Garden admission from 1 March. Under 5s free.
No charge for anyone.
Bodnant Garden covers 80 acres of hillside above the River Conwy with the Carneddau mountains of Eryri as its backdrop, a Grade I listed garden created over 150 years by the Pochin and McLaren families and their Puddle head gardeners, with plants from expeditions worldwide. The Victorian East Garden holds the famous Laburnum Arch, a golden tunnel in late spring, and the Edwardian Italianate terraces step down through rose beds and pools towards the Dell, where woodland walks pass magnolias, rhododendrons and Wales's largest collection of Champion Trees. There is a willow maze for children at the Far End. Reviewers praise the friendly volunteers, the David Austin roses on the terraces and the many benches. Tips from visitors: pick up the free map, since the red route is 1.5km and step-free while the blue is 3km and hilly; there are three cafes, one at the far end; and from April to September dogs on short leads are admitted only Thursday to Sunday.
Dogs are welcome on site everyday from October 1 until April 1 2027. No booking is required to visit Bodnant Garden.
Garden
Prices, non-members
Under 5s are free. Educational and group visits should be booked in advance. There is no charge for car parking.
Last entry to the garden half an hour before closing.
No reviews yet
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
5 stamps shared
No pin photos yet
No badge photos yet
Dogs, with restrictions
2 miles, graded moderate, 1 to 2 hours, a hillside route through Furnace Wood and Meadow with panoramic views. Starts at the Old Mill in The Dell, grid ref SH800723, inside the garden, so garden admission applies; free car park at Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE. Terrain varies across the hillside of the Conwy Valley and accessibility varies with it.
Dogs, with restrictions
Gentle circular walk of 0.5 miles, or 0.25 miles for the short version, graded easy, 30 minutes to 1 hour, on level gravel and grass paths. Starts at Bodnant Garden's visitor centre, map reference SH 80150, so garden admission applies. Parts of the formal upper garden are accessible to all, including wheelchair users.
