National Botanic Garden of Wales
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity, to sustainability, lifelong learning and the enjoyment of the visitor.
Just twenty minutes drive from Ty Mawr you’ll discover the Botanic Garden, its a wonderful day out with many attractions. The garden is open 10a.m-6p.m April-October and 10a.m to 4p.m November through to March. Click the link below to find out more.
We have detailed a few areas of which we think are well worth a look, but click the link for a more detailed view of the botanic garden.
Your ticket will also last for 7 days once purchased which means you can revisit over your stay with us, there is a lot to see and do!
https://botanicgarden.wales/
Bird of Prey Centre
The only bird of prey centre in the UK that focuses solely on our native species.
The British Birds of Prey Centre offers a fun-packed, full day out, for all ages.
You can take a stroll around our aviaries and learn all about the different birds that live and holiday here in the UK.
There are three amazing free-flying shows every day, each starring different species of raptor. You can watch Golden eagles, Red kites and Peregrine falcons flying within inches of you. All with the amazing backdrop of the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
If you are looking for even more excitement, you can have a go at flying a bird yourself, on an award-winning private and group experiences!
Suitable for all ages and abilities. TO BOOK www.britishbirdofpreycentre.co.uk/flying-experiences/
11.30 flying display: Goshawk, Gyr Falcon, Snowy Owl, White tailed sea Eagle, Peregrine Falcon
1.30 flying display: Little owl, Sparrowhawk, kestrel, Red Kite, Black Kite, Golden Eagle
3.30 flying display: Barn owl, Merlin falcon, Red kite, Black Kite, European Eagle Owl
Our aim is to give everyone the opportunity to interact with, and learn about, the birds of prey that can be found here in the UK and in doing so inspire communities to ensure their longevity.
Bee Garden
Home to approximately half a million honey bees, our Bee Garden is a abuzz with activity. Get up close to our bees and hives behind large viewing windows
Arboretum
The Arboretum is, arguably, the most ambitious display in the Garden
Apothecary’s Hall
This Edwardian pharmacy, packed full of medicinal memorabilia, is highly popular with visitors
Apothecary’s Garden
A beautiful and fascinating garden of healing herbs.
Double Walled Garden
The story of the evolution of flowering plants is told within this restored Regency feature.
The Double Walled Garden is a very unusual feature of Welsh and English gardens but is more commonly found in Scotland. The stone outer and brick interior walls create a series of different microclimates and it is thought that this extended the growing seasons.
When it was built 200 years ago, the Double Walled Garden, at over three acres, could provide enough fresh fruit and vegetables for a household of 30 people, and employed 12 full-time gardeners. The two walls – one brick, one stone – provided shelter from animals and the harsher elements, and created important microclimates where tender plants could grow.
Great Glasshouse
The largest single-span great glasshouse in the world houses the largest collection of Mediterranean plants in the Northern Hemisphere.
Designed by Foster and Partners, the Great Glasshouse is poised on the Welsh landscape like a giant raindrop.
It houses some of the most endangered plants on the planet which come from six areas of the world: California, Australia, the Canary Islands, Chile, South Africa, the Mediterranean Basin.
Each of these geographical areas has regions that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers, cool moist winters, dazzling sunlight, strong breezes and the occasional ground-clearing fire, create perfect conditions for many plants to thrive on the scrubby, rock-strewn landscapes.
Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is a miniature world with mountains, forests, lakes and ocean.
Site of Middleton Hall
On this site once stood one of the finest Regency mansions in Wales – Middleton Hall
Stable Block
Here you will find Caffi Botanica, Gift Shop, reception area and offices.
But 200 years ago, the Stable Block was home to 22 carriage and riding horses, two large coach houses, a harness room, lofts and rooms for coachmen and stable boys.
Each pen had a wooden plaque stating the horse’s name, height, birth date and parentage. When these horses died they were given honourable burials.
Doves were also kept here, in the spaces within the brickwork, but now it is home to nesting house martins and swallows.
Finish of your visit with a tea, coffee or lunch, you deserve it!