Wales is home to some of the most extraordinary botanical collections in the world, ranging from futuristic glass domes to hidden Victorian valleys. Best of all, you don't need a car to reach them. By using our network, you can trade the driver's seat for a window seat and arrive refreshed at these green havens.
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The National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthenshire
Beautiful all-year round, this is the crown jewel of Welsh botany. This 568-acre site features the Great Glasshouse, the largest single-span glasshouse on earth, housing a Mediterranean landscape complete with a six-metre-deep ravine.
In the historic double-walled garden, you’ll also find the Tropical House, packed with palms, pineapples and a staggering collection of rare orchids. For a change of pace, watch majestic eagles, hawks, and kites soar into the Carmarthenshire sky in daily flying displays at the British Bird of Prey Centre.
How to get there: Take the train to Carmarthen station. From there, catch the 279 bus directly to the Garden (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday).
**Show your valid TfW train or bus ticket at the gate to get 50% off your entry fee.
Bodnant Garden, Conwy
Created over 150 years ago, Bodnant Garden is filled with sweeping lawns, beautiful gardens and verdant woodland. Perched high above the River Conwy with the peaks of Snowdonia as its backdrop, Bodnant Garden is a masterclass in drama.
A highlight is the Five Italianate Terraces. These grand stone-built levels feature lily ponds, formal borders and the famous Pin Mill, a 1730s building delicately moved brick-by-brick from Gloucestershire.
How to get there: Take the Conwy Valley line to Tal-y-Cafn station. Then enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile (30-minute) stroll along the River Conwy to the main entrance. Alternatively, take the Number 25 bus from Llandudno Junction or Conwy directly to the Bodnant entrance.
Aberglasney, Carmarthenshire
Perched in the heart of the stunning Tywi Valley, Aberglasney Gardens have been sparking the imagination of poets for over 500 years. Across 10 acres of award-winning grounds, you can step back in time through ancient formal gardens, complete with stone cloisters, tranquil pools and grand arches.
Once you’ve explored the history, wander into a true plantsman’s paradise, where rare and exotic species from around the world bring this historic estate to life.
How to get there: Travelling by train? Take the Heart of Wales line to Llandeilo station. Travelling by bus? From Llandeilo (New Road), hop on the 280 service to Broad Oak (the journey takes just six minutes). For those feeling adventurous, it’s a beautiful 3.5-mile walk from Llandeilo station through the rolling Carmarthenshire countryside.
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