There are numerous events taking place at Gardens across North Wales throughout the year from garden walks, tea with the head gardener, Red Squirrel Walks to Musical Concerts. There is something for everyone. Please visit the individual website of the gardens for detailed information. Over the duration of the Garden festival there are additional events taking place including:
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Garden Tours with the Head Gardener
A unique tour of Chirk’s gardens with their very own Head Gardener.
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Illuminated formal gardens
Brighten the dark winter nights with a visit to the Illuminated Gardens at Powis Castle.
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Christmas wreath making sessions.
An introductory wreath making session to help you learn how to create a Christmas wreath. Enjoy this experience in the traditional atmosphere of the Grand Hall accompanied by some Christmas music. Normal admission price applies. £6 per wreath (max 5 people per wreath) Booking is essential, book online or call 03442491895 24 November 2018 – 25 November 2018 1 December 2018 – 2 December 2018 8 December 2018 – 9 December 2018 15 December 2018 – 16 December 2018. Various times available for booking. For further information and to book your place visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle Tel: 01248 353084
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Can you find the Attercop?
Half term fun at Bodnant Garden – Follow the trail of the Attercop.
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The Ghosts of Penrhyn Castle
A family fun event with crafts and puppet making along with ghostly tales.
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Squirrel Breakfasts
Every Friday and Saturday join the rangers at Plas Newydd for a guided walk as they feed the Plas Newydd red squirrels, afterwards enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast and a tea and coffee in the Old Diary. 5 – 6 October 2018 08:00 – 10:00 12- 13 October 2018 08:00 – 10:00 19-20 October 2018 08:00 – 10:00 26-27 October 2018 08:00 – 10:00 Ticket Price – £15.00 For further information visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd-country-house-and-gardens Tel: 01248 714795
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Plas Cadnant through the Eyes of an Artist
Learn about the history and design of the Gardens with local artist John Hedley. John has visited the Gardens for years and much of his work is inspired by Coed Cadnant (Cadnant Woods) at 2pm. No extra charge (donation to Anglesey Arts Forum welcome)
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Open Air Performance
Open Air Performance of Old Herbaceous at Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens with a Summer Buffet supper served during the interval.
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Harrison’s Garden by Luke Jerram
A feast for the eyes and ears – This exciting art installation of 2000 clocks forms an imagined landscape in Penrhyn Castle’s derelict, unloved rooms.
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RHS Event – Where’s best to place that plant?
The day will be spent studying our collections. How and where best to grow them.
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Gardener’s Question Time
Gardeners’ Question Time at Glasdir on Thursday 14th June 2018, 2pm. Great opportunity to quiz the team of experts: Tony Russell, Chairperson Richard Evans, Snowdonia Nurseries & Garden Centre John Rippin, Head Gardener Bodnant Garden NT Chris Pilkinton, Head Gardener Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens For more information and to book your place please call North Wales Tourism on 01492 531731 or email marketing@nwt.co.uk.
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Geology Trail
The rocks beneath Cadnant record three major periods in Earth’s history. Join an expert geologist and explore Plas Cadnant’s fascinating geology at 2pm. £2 per person www.geomon.co.uk
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Guided Bat Walks
The perfect opportunity to come and meet Chirk Castle’s bat population. Guided by our Ranger Team learn about the bats’ habitat, food and the conservation challenges we face.
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Red Squirrel Walk
Find out about some of Plas Cadnant’s most charming residents with one of the Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels.
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Old Herbaceous – Early evening performance of a one man play
Tickets will be £15 each. £12.50 concessions and a meal and bar will also be available. No picnics. Tickets will be available online via a link from www.caerau-gardens.co.uk
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Lady Margaret Myddelton
Lady Margaret Myddelton was a keen gardener, and is responsible for much of the layout of the garden you see today. Join this guided walk through the garden as part of Festival of Gardens North Wales 2018.
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The ‘Snowdonian Limited’
The ‘Snowdonian Limited’ is a repeat of our popular April train, again offering an 80 mile round trip over the whole railway with a variety of motive power.
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Red Squirrel Walk
Find out about some of Plas Cadnant’s most charming residents with one of the Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels.
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Lady Margaret’s Garden
Lady Margaret Myddelton was a keen gardener, and is responsible for much of the layout of the garden you see today. Join this guided walk through the garden as part of Festival of Gardens North Wales 2018.
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Geology Trail with Dr Margaret Wood
One of the many events taking place at Plas Cadnant.
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Guided Bat Walks
The perfect opportunity to come and meet Chirk Castle’s bat population. Guided by our Ranger Team learn about the bats’ habitat, food and the conservation challenges we face.
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Natural History Walk with Nigel Brown
One of the many events taking place at Plas Cadnant.
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Natural History Walk
Join former curator of Treborth Botanical Gardens, Nigel Brown for a leisurely walk through the gardens to discover what wondrous creatures and plants can be found all around us at 2pm. No extra charge
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Music in the Garden – Coastal Voices
Hear local choir Coastal Voices singing in the garden – Coastal Voices Choir, Bangor Community Choir and Conwy Valley Voices.
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Launch of Garden Festival 2018
We are delighted to announce that the 2018 Gardens Festival launch will be taking place at Bodrhyddan Hall, Rhuddlan on Saturday 2nd June.
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Knights and Princesses weekend
Calling all young knights and princesses to Chirk Castle for a weekend of storybook fun!
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Laburnum Arch Evening Dinner
A unique opportunity to enjoy the Laburnum Arch at a previously unseen time, experience dining inside the world famous Arch in the evening sun, while being entertained by a piano and vocal duo.
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Gardener’s Walk
Join one of our gardeners for a tour of the gardens, including areas not yet open to the general public and find out about some of our interesting plants and the gardens’ history and recovery at 2pm. No extra charge (donations to Friends of Plas Cadnant welcome)
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Red Squirrel Walk
Find out about some of Plas Cadnant’s most charming residents with Red Squirrel Ranger Holly
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Bodrhyddan Hall Plant & Country Fayre
Bodrhyddan Hall will be hosting their annual Plant & Country Fayre on Sunday 9th June 2019.
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens open for Snowdrops and Winter Planting
Winter Opening in the Hidden Gardens Walk amidst thousands of beautiful snowdrops and seasonal plants at award-winning Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens on the Isle of Anglesey. These historic restored gardens have been cleared of decades of overgrowth during the last 18 years. Owner, Anthony Tavernor, says: “Snowdrops are shy, they don’t like to be disturbed, and here at Plas Cadnant they’ve been hidden away for over 70 years. As we carefully restore the gardens our snowdrops and seasonal bulbs are flourishing”. Why not pull on your boots, wrap up warm and come for a winter walk in our valley gardens, or follow the trail along the River Cadnant to see the waterfalls? Our traditional tea room will be open for visitors to enjoy warming home-made soup, delicious cakes or our famous scones, with a nice silver pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee. Open on Sundays and Wednesdays in February and March from 12noon to 4pm. Admission (special winter rate) £6, children FREE SatNav LL59 5NH – on A545 Menai Bridge to Beaumaris. www.plascadnantgardens.co.uk