Hillside garden of recent vintage. Separate red, yellow, and blue gardens, bonsai, and a water garden. There is plenty of seating to enjoy the view across the valley. Best in: summer for the full effect of the colour schemes.
Cribyn,
Lampeter,
Dyfed,
Wales,
SA48 7NG
A 50 acre public garden owned by the Swansea City Council. Note the tower, built by Admiral Algernon Vivian, the last private owner of the gardens, to view his rhododendrons. The plants now tower over the tower! A lake and waterfall feed into a bog garden, and the area supports a wide variety of damp-loving plants. Best viewed in: Spring.
Mill Lane,
Black Pill,
Swansea,
Glamorgan,
Wales
The garden surrounds a 19th century country house. Both formal and informal effects are evident, the informal is best seen in the walled garden and the woodland walks through the usual rhododendrons and a variety of unexpected tree species. Best viewed in: April and May.
Colby Lodge,
Amroth,
Narbeth,
Dyfed,
Wales,
SA67 8PP
Medieval deer and cattle park, perhaps landscaped by Capability Brown; restored ice house and Victorian Italianate garden; views.
Llandeilo,
Dyfed,
Wales,
SA19 6RT
A real treat for the keen gardener! An informal setting contains a wide variety of rare plants arrayed in formal beds, herbaceous borders, and along woodland trails. The pride of the garden is its 150 varieties of old-fashioned roses. Note: do not confuse this garden with the similarly-named Dingle in Welshpool!
Dingle Lane,
Crundale,
Haverfordwest,
Dyfed,
Wales,
SA62 4DJ
A four-acre garden on a very steep south-facing slope. The garden beds have been planted in harmonious colour themes, and there are a number of conifers for year-round interest. Best viewed in: early summer and fall. Note: do not confuse this garden with the similarly-named Dingle near Haverfordwest!
Frochas,
Welshpool,
Powys,
Wales
Edwardian garden with lily pond, Roman garden, paved court, swimming pool garden, round garden, Japanese garden, begonia garden, vine walk, arboretum, and cacti collection. Best in: autumn for the vine walk.
Dyffrin,
St Nicholas,
Glamorgan,
Wales,
CF5 6SU
Restored formal 18th century gardens surrounding a country house. A large walled garden has been planted with authentic varities of fruit trees and shrubs, and there is a long canal garden. Later additions are the Victorian flower garden, parterre, and walks. The national ivy collection is housed here, as well as a large collection of narcissus. Parties may arrange a private tour led by the head gardener. Best viewed in: Spring.
Wrexham,
Clwyd,
Wales,
LL13 0YT
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