Description
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is the first botanic garden to be created in nearly 200 years, and it forms the focal point of this excellent gardens tour. Our packed itinerary also features four more gardens too, from historic Singleton Park, with its own botanical gardens, to the Museum of Welsh Life which offers a unique insight into social history through its fascinating garden displays.
Itinerary
Tour Highlights:
The National Botanic Gardens of Wales • Aberglasney Gardens • Singleton Park • Swansea Botanical Gardens • Dyffryn Garden • Museum of Welsh Life
Full Day
Our first visit is to the Museum of Welsh Life, considered to be one of the best open air museums in Europe. In the afternoon we visit Dyffryn (admission included), an Edwardian garden that is being gradually restored, but already features an arboretum, garden rooms and formal lawns.
Full Day
Gardens and coastlines today as we head for Singleton Park (admission included) where we enjoy a guided tour of the Botanical Gardens, housed within the walled garden, once part of the estate owned by Lord Swansea. In the afternoon to the beautiful Gower Peninsula, a land of limestone cliffs, remote bays and mile upon mile of golden sands.
Full Day
Today we visit the first ‘national’ botanic garden to be created in the United Kingdom in nearly 200 years (admission included). Dedicated to conservation, horticulture, science and leisure, this amazing experience culminates in a visit to the unique glass dome housing a Mediterranean garden. In the afternoon we also visit the spectacular Aberglasney Garden (admission included) with its enigmatic garden structures such as the Yew Tunnel and the Cloister Garden.
Venue Information
Park Inn North Hotel - Cardiff
SITUATED THREE MILES from Cardiff city centre this spacious modern hotel was fully refurbished in 2009 and features a comfortable lounge, bar restaurant and leisure facilities. Each bedroom has air conditioning, an LCD flat-screen television, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and large rainfall shower. • Full breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea or coffee • Lift