The National Botanic Garden of Wales
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Overview
Set amongst 568 acres of parkland in the Towy Valley, just 7 miles from Carmarthen, the Garden's centrepiece is the Great Glasshouse, an amazing tilted glass dome with a six-metre ravine. The Mediterranean landscape enables the visitor to experience the aftermath of an Australian bush fire, pause in an olive grove or wander through Fuchsia collections from Chile. The Tropical House features orchids, palms and other tropical plants. A 220 metre herbaceous broadwalk forms the spine of the garden and leads to the children's play area and the Old Stables Courtyard. Land train tours will take the visitor around the necklace of lakes, which surround the central garden.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct 10-6; Nov-Mar 10-4.30. Closed 24-25 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Carmarthenshire is the largest of the historic counties of Wales, and known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Carmarthen, its county town, with its Roman fort, claims to be the oldest town in Wales.
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Riverside Caravan Park
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Llanrhidian Holiday Park
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Hurst Dene Guest House
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Kings Head
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Llandovery Caravan Park
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Parc-le-Breos House
Parc-le-Breos is a beautifully appointed Victorian hunting lodge with extensive gardens, which is located only 20 minutes' walk from Three Cliffs Bay. It is beautifully furnished – you ...
