Chelsea challenge for National Botanic Garden of Wales
- 4th March 2013
- Author: Diana V
- 0 Comments
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is making its debut at the world’s greatest flower show in 2013....
read more »
The National Botanic Garden of Wales
about us
For great days out and attractions visit The National Botanical Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire. An award winning tourist attraction, The National Botanical Garden of Wales displays some of the rarest plants in the world. With activities and events for the whole family, this is one visitor attraction not to be missed.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
A Great Day Out and Attraction
In Carmarthenshire
To Inspire, Educate and Conserve
Created in the new Millennium, The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a charitable organisation and is recognised as the most visited garden in the country.
A stunning, designated natural nature reserve, the gardens are dominated by a spectacular Glass House that is used to protect and conserve some of the most endangered plants on the planet.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales boasts numerous awards:
- Voted the number 1 ‘Wonder of Wales’, ’Most Romantic Garden’, ‘Best Children’s Garden’ & ‘Best Afternoon Tea’ by the Western Mail
- Voted ‘No 1 Garden to Visit in Wales (BBC Gardeners’ World 2010 poll)
- Voted ‘Visitors Favourite’ by Carmarthenshire Tourism Association
Opening Hours
April to September: 10:00am to 6:00pm
October to March: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Recommended by The Best of Carmarthenshire
Things to Do
A popular family friendly attraction, The National Botanic Garden of Wales is renowned as a garden for all ages and all seasons.
Covering over 500 acres of beautiful parkland, you can enjoy:
-
Peaceful Lakeside Walks
-
Pond Dipping
-
Den Building
-
Wooded Walks
-
Arts & Crafts
-
Science and Education
-
Exhibitions
-
Open Air Theatre
-
Family Events
-
Magical Mystery Tour
-
Roots and Shoots Adventure Zone
-
Wild Bunch Club (for 5-16 year olds)
-
And much more!
Visit today and see over 8000 different plant varieties, fabulous sculptures, a beautiful ice garden, double walled garden, plants for health and even Wales’ rarest tree!
Admission fees can be found on the website.
Where to Eat
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is also home to some delightful eateries where you can enjoy mouth-watering homemade food.
Visit The Seasons Restaurant for homemade, fair-trade food and The Gatehouse Café for locally made and sourced light food and drinks.
Venue Hire
Looking for a great venue to hold a wedding, corporate function, training day or conference?
Then why not choose the excellent facilities at The National Botanic Garden of Wales – the experienced team provide a personal service tailored to suit your needs.
Flexible rooms available include:
Paxton - Large Seminar Room 60-80 people
Grier - Medium Seminar Room 30-40 people
Abadam - Small Seminar Room 12-24 people
ICT Room - Small Seminar Room 10-12 people
Wallace Garden Room - Small venue 4-10 people
Theatr Botanica - Theatre venue for 55 people
Seasons Restaurant & Courtyard - Variety of dining facilities up to120 people
The Marquee - Excellent dining venue 180 people
The Gallery - Medium venue 20-40 people
Millennium Square - Large outdoor venue 20-300 people
The Great Glass House - Large venue for up to 120-270 people
Catering for marriages and civil partnerships, the venue offers stunning views and the perfect back drop for wedding photographs.
If you want to enjoy a fun filled day out with the whole family, visit National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire – you will see some of the rarest plants in the world!
Many happy returns @ Natioanl Botanic Garden of Wales
Days Out And Attractions
The special ‘return ticket’ that allows free entry for a week, is back in operation at the National Botanic Garden for the Easter holidays – and this year it will stay all summer long....
Photo show is the best in the world @ National Botanic garden of Wales
Shows and Exhibitions
The best photography in the world will be on show all summer long at the National Botanic Garden of Wales....
Can you help us find the biggest fairy ring in Wales?
- 3rd October 2012
- Author: Diana V
- 0 Comments
There is a nationwide search for Wales' largest Fairy Ring and organiser Bruce Langridge of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is calling on ramblers, dog walkers, gardeners and park rangers to notify him about fairy rings they come across....
read more »-
offers
-
thebestof awards
-
latest reviews
We have visited the botanical gardens on several occasions and today visted their special mothers day promotion. Half price entry for the good lady, and a food and craft fair to boot! Staff were helpful and friendly, the train driver has sold us another vist later in the year for the kids to go pond dipping and den building. A beautiful spring day, and even though some plants are late budding this year with the weather, the venue has made the visit worthwhile and enjoyable
Having attended my 3rd networking event at the national botanic gardens, I felt the need to comment on the excellent facilities provided. The car parking is very user friendly, the venues have all been top of the range from the marque to principality house with all the technology you would expect from a first class operation. The buffets that have been provided are of the highest order, really good , high quality food with a wide range to suit all tastes. I would recommend the national botanic gardens to any one looking to hold a business or a private function and look forward to my next visit there Sarah Jones Manager Alpha Oak Flooring & Joinery Ltd
Over the years, I have been to many events at the NBGW and it is an ideal setting for meetings and conferences. The facilities are top notch and the rooms are comfortable. The food has always been good as well. All for a very competitive price when you compare it with other places like hotels. I have no hesitation in recommending them when asked for good meeting venues in Sir Gar.
As always a great venue and great food. A great place for business and networking.
Great venue, food delicious very helpful team. ThankYou
Excellent food, plenty of it. Great working environment.
The venue and food is really good. Botanical Gardens are a very good place for this type of evening
A very good venue for meetings or conferences. Easy access, plenty of parking and a superb building and beautiful location. The food was outstanding, room size and layout, very good and professional. P.S A biscuit would have been the icing on the cake.
Just had to mention what a superb venue to visit for what we had as a conference. The food was excellent and it was a shame we had an evening meeting as we missed out on the exterior gardens.Next time i am sure we will visit during the day to take advantage.
The National Botanic Gardens Wales is a great place to hold meetings. Warm, friendly environment with tasty food.
The venue at The National Botanic Garden was great and the food was exceptional.
I think NBGW ia a great venue, well located, the buffet was excellent fresh and very tasty. Thank You
Attended a business meeting at The NBG of Wales. It was warm and comfatable and its finger buffet provided was of a high quality.
Once again an excellent evening with other local businesses using the meeting rooms at this stunning location. Good company, good food, Good evening.
A very hospitable welcome at a beautiful location. Friendly and approachable staff, eager to please. The catering service was top notch with a nice selection of fresh food, fruit and drinks.
The venue was perfect for the event, and the food superb, just the right mixture of traditional buffet fare and the more exotic.
Unusual plants, spacious, Interesting designs- imax 365, delightful tame sparrows in the great glass house. P.S We enjoyed celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Thanks. P.P.S staff were friendly and helpful/ informative.
What a beautiful place. Never been before and was amazed!!! Would definatly Come back.
I attended a brilliant and motivational talk at the National Botanical Gardens. I had never been to the venue before. I was please at the adequacy of parking and the wonderful and unique surroundings. The glass house was lovely, and the event was well run and very enjoyable. I will be bringing my family back for a visit, and considering the venue myself for future business projects! Thank you
Tom Oakley and his team did us proud last night at our bestof Carmarthen Special Presentation and Business Networking event. We met in the Great Glass House for a glass of sparkling wine courtesy of Wilson Wines - Tom then led the businesses over to the Marquee which was beautifully laid out with freshly cut flowers (from the gardens) on each table. After the Presentation we all enjoyed a very scrummy buffet. Many businesses commented on the great food. The National Botanic is an ideal place for conferences and weddings. Beautiful setting, good facilities and great food. Well done for helping make our event the success it was. Diana Vickers - Owner of thebestof Carmarthen
On Monday night (22nd June) thebestof Carmarthen held their networking event at the National Botanic Gardens. Not only myself but all 50 businesses thoroughly enjoyed the facilities. It was a real treat to visit the Great Glass House prior to our event in Principality House. Tom and his team had arranged everything and ensured the smooth running of the event. Nothing was too much trouble and the buffet they laid on was really superb. I can see why this is a great venue for conferences as well as networking and would recommend the venue to all businesses both big and small. Thank you Tom and your team your organisation made our networking really work. We will be back!!