Springtime in Llandudno & Gardens of North Wales

Monday

Departing Henley-in-Arden we visit the gardens at Powis Castle (NT). Influenced by French and Italian styles, this amazing garden has some of the most flamboyant and stylish herbaceous planting of any garden in the British Isles. In the afternoon we continue to our hotel in Llandudno for 4 nights.

Tuesday

We visit Portmeirion Italianate Village, one of Wales' premier visitor attractions.

Wednesday

A morning at leisure in Llandudno, followed by an afternoon trip to Colwyn Bay where we visit Bodnant Garden (NT). Situated above the River Conwy, spanning some 80 acres, the gardens overlook the valley towards Snowdonia.

Thursday

We cross the Menai Straits to Anglesey, where we visit Plas Newydd (NT) with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The gardens include a fine spring garden and Australasian arboretum. Next we make our way to Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens where three different gardens can be discovered, a large Walled Garden formerly a kitchen garden now planted with many perennials, a picturesque Valley Garden with river and waterfalls and an Outcrop Garden complete with a ruined folly. (Sensible footwear only please and Plas Cadnant is not suitable for people with mobility problems, wheelchairs, or motorised chairs).

Friday

Departing our hotel we return to the Wirral Peninsula where we visit the Ness Botanic Gardens - Gardens that are filled with all year round interest. We return home during the early evening.