Bodnant Garden

Bodnant Garden — nestled near Colwyn Bay in Wales — is a spectacular 80‑acre garden combining formal terraces, woodland, meadows, and botanical wonders from around the globe. It is home to five National Collections and Wales’s largest collection of UK Champion Trees, with rare species of maples, magnolias, conifers, and many plants collected from Asia and beyond.

Wander through elegant Italianate terraces, serene herbaceous borders, peaceful woodland glades, and expansive lawns — all set against the backdrop of the Snowdonia foothills.

Opening Times & Visiting Info

• Opening hours: Generally 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Tea‑rooms on site (near the car park) typically follow the same opening hours as the garden.
• Dogs are welcome on short leads: from 1 October to end March, every day; and from Thursday to Sunday, April to September.

⚠️ Because schedules may vary (especially for special events or seasonal changes), it’s recommended to check the official website before visiting.

Address & Location

Bodnant Garden
Tal‑y‑Cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales, LL28 5RE

The garden is signposted off the A55 (follow brown “Bodnant Garden” signs) — easy to reach by car or by train (nearest stations: Tal‑y‑Cafn (unmanned), or Llandudno Junction).

By Bus / Public Transport

• You can reach Bodnant Garden on Arriva Wales service bus number 25 from Llandudno (or from Llandudno Junction railway station) — this bus stops virtually outside the garden’s main gate.
• The journey from Llandudno Junction to Bodnant Garden by bus typically takes around 25 minutes
• If you come by train to Llandudno Junction, you can catch the same bus (route 25) from Platform 5 to reach the garden.

More Info & Plan Your Visit

For up-to-date opening times, ticket prices, seasonal events, plant collections, and visitor information (including accessibility and dog‑friendly policies), check the official page:
National Trust – Bodnant Garden

References

1. National Trust – Bodnant Garden. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bodnant-garden
2. Bodnant Garden History. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bodnant-garden/history-of-bodnant-garden
3. Bodnant Garden Access Statement. https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/wales/places/bodnant-garden/pdf/bodnant-garden-access-statement.pdf