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Top 9 Gardens in Pembrokeshire, Wales
The diminutive Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a dramatic area of 225 square miles in southwest Wales, was set aside as a national park in 1952 and comprises a large portion of the Pembrokeshire coast and its islands and the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli. Rugged cliffs and coastal rock formations are home to boisterous populations of seabirds, porpoises, whales, seals and dolphins. Cycle, hike or sea kayak around the spectacular coastline. Bird watching and rock climbing are also popular.
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1. Glyn Bach Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2 acres of garden with perennial borders, alpine walls, tropical beds, large pond, bog garden, rose garden, grass beds, raised vegetable beds, cottage garden, polytunnel, greenhouse and succulents, with emphasis on nectar rich plants for pollinators. Surrounded by 4 acres of mixed woodland and grassland; woodland walk with bluebells and wildflowers in Spring. National Collection of Monarda.
2. Hilton Court Gardens
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Hilton Court is nestled in the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park. With 12 aches of beautiful gardens, woodlands and lakes its the perfect place to unwind. The victorian court yard houses the galley, gardens restaurant, pottery and the superb gift shop all offering local crafts and local produce from the surround area. The woodland cafe overlooks mature gardens and serves some of the best cake and coffee Pembrokeshire has to offer. Come and relax, recharge and rejuvenate at Hilton Court.
Reviewed By NeilHenson - Chepstow, United Kingdom
Take the trouble to find this gardens, tea room & workshops Great for the ids, plenty of play houses in the gardens & secret paths etc Large laker, Great just to sit & while away the day Very friendly & helpful staff Look out for the potter, great stuff
3. Colby Woodland Garden (National Trust)
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By lynjpowers - Warwick, United Kingdom
Very helpful staff on arrival who directed us first to the walled garden with a water feature, summer house, beautiful flora and also an enormous bee sculpture crafted from willow. Then a walk through the woods which brought us out to the tiny, pretty village of Amroth on Camarthen Bay.The wider Estate stretches nearly 900 acres so offers great walking opportunities along the many woodland trails. Nice cafe & 2nd hand bookshop too.
4. Penlan Uchaf Gardens
5. Dyffryn Fernant Gardens
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4.0 based on 117 reviews
A 6 acre plantsman's garden set in a beautiful landscape
Reviewed By Z7585BCcolins - Shropshire, United Kingdom
Our end of Summer break in this stunning corner of Pembrokeshire had everything. Our hosts Christina & David provided a warm welcome and we didn’t want for anything. We walked the coastal foot path everyday and even swam in the sea at nearby Aber Bach - on 1st October!! The highlights were the regular sightings of grey seals and their pups, St David’s Cathedral and coffee and cheese scones @davidlightgallery near Dinas Cross - what inspirational artwork.
6. Stackpole Walled Garden
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4.0 based on 226 reviews
The 6 acre walled garden at Stackpole offers horticulture training and work experience to local adults with learning disabilities. The participants cultivate a large range of vegetables, fruit and plants all of which are for sale in the garden shop. The recently opened Cawdors tea room serves a selection of light bites using garden and Pembrokeshire produce.
Reviewed By Zippydiver
Needed a bite to eat after cliff walks and found this. Superb food and tea. Had carrot and coriander soup A ploughman’s lunch( best in years) and stuffed jacket potatoes. Just what we needed. Very friendly and all local produce.
7. Upton Castle Gardens
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Upton Castle is picturesque and charming Norman Castle which remains a private family home. The garden consists of 35 acres of listed historic gardens, surrounded by ancient woodland. There are spectacular herbaceous borders, a delightful formal rose garden and a fascinating, traditional 19th century walled garden. Rare trees and shrubs abound throughout the gardens and include a stunning collection of rhododendrons, tree Magnolias and Camellias. The medieval chapel contains ornately carved stone tombs of crusader knights. Enjoy woodland walks bursting with wild flowers leading to the shores of Upton Creek, part of the tidal Cleddau estuary. There are plenty of places along the paths to sit and soak up the tranquillity of the unique surroundings and enjoy a picnic. If you are lucky, you may even see an otter!
Reviewed By 786carolb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Monday 19th August 2019, My husband and I drove to Cosheston to go to visit Upton Castle Gardens and Medieval Chapel. Not much is known about the early history of Upton Castle or ‘Ockendon’ as it was known as then. It is thought that an earlier place of Christian worship stood on the site of the present chapel. In 1150 the origins of the chapel, were set as it is seen today. By the mid 12th century the Norman barons were consolidating their power. Upton Castle was part of a line of defences and was built on a strategic site on the Cleddau estuary. Three of the original towers and the shell of the great hall still stand today, although the inhabited part of the castle mainly dates from the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries. In 1200, Upton’s first written record was recorded in the ‘Gireldus Cambrensis’. In 1362, The Norman family of Malefant were the first inhabitants. The stone effigies of William and Margaret are in the medieval chapel and quite well preserved. In 1400, Owain Glyndwr led a Welsh rebellion against the Norman / English occupiers and it is recorded that William Malefant of Upton paid £ 12.2 8d into the fighting fund. In 1564, the castle passed by marriage to Owen ap Gryffed, a descendant who took up the name of Bowen. In 1753, as shown on the plaque in the chapel, Morris Bowen of Upton died and by the latter part of the 18th century, the castle passed into the hands of John Tasker a bachelor who spent much of his life with the East India Company and from him it went to his descendants the Evans. In 1927, Upton Castle was sold by Vice Admiral Tasker Evans to Stanley Neale a ship owner from Cardiff, who undertook the landscaping and planting of the gardens. His daughter inherited Upton in the 1970’s and she and her husband lived in the castle until 2007. In 2007, for the third time in 750 years, Upton Castle was sold. Stephen and Prue Barlow are the new owners and residents of the castle. Sadly, with such an amazing history the castle is not open to the public, only the medieval chapel. The gardens are truly wonderful set on the southern slopes of a secluded wooded valley, sheltered from the wind. The acid soil is well suited to the wonderful rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias which grown in abundance. Rare trees and shrubs abound in this lovely woodland which includes a fern leaf beech, handkerchief tree, Ginkgo Bilbao and Cunninghamia. Traditional herbaceous plants form the long border leading to the lovely scented rose garden, which was intoxicating. The Walled Garden grows fruit and vegetables. The Walled Garden leads into The Wild Flower Meadow and on to the Woodland Walk which takes you down the side of a tidal creek out on to the tidal marshes. My husband and I spent all day in this lovely garden. I found lots of inspiration here as I wrote four poems here called ‘Clinging On For Love’, ‘Shades Of Love’, ‘Fernella The Fern’ and ‘Dog Nonsense’. We left here when the garden closed at five thirty. If you are a garden fan then his garden is well worth visiting. Please Note: There are toilets here but no tearoom, so it is best to come prepared with a picnic and drinks.
8. Manorowen Walled Garden
9. St Davids Plant & Garden Nursery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By OldFartonTour - Wiltshire, United Kingdom
This is a proper nursery - it is over-flowing with plants. They all look in superb condition and are well labelled. The prices are very fair and there are plenty of unusual plants and a breath of fresh air from the highly commercialised, trinket-heavy garden centres which stock all the same stuff. If there is a downside is that if you go in for 2 plants you will come out with eight (I did!!!). The owner is a real expert and loves his alpines and other plants. Best nursery I have visited for a long time.
