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Members of Amnesty (Colwyn Bay group) joined us in a memorable launch party for 'Unbind the Wing', our celebration of women's suffrage at Bodnant Garden. Thanks ladies (and gents) you helped it go with a real bang!

Treat yourself this autumn and winter to a Musical Sunday Afternoon at the Pavilion Tearoom. Enjoy our special Gardener’s Ploughman’s Afternoon Tea while listening to the vocal and pianist duo Carly and Russ in November and December, and Welsh harpist Dylan Cernyw in January and February. Cost £14.95 per person (£19.95 with added fizz) £5 per person deposit required at time of booking. Call Ailsa or Pete at the Pavilion to book your table on 01492 651924.
**Special Christmas Afternoon Tea will he served in December

If you missed it, here's some video highlights of our theatre day at the garden to launch 'Unbind the Wing'. The celebration of suffrage runs until November 23 so come take a wander through our local story of Votes for Women. Thank you to Pigtown Theatre CIC, Amnesty International UK - Colwyn Bay Group, Welsh National Opera, Coastal Voices, Bangor Community Choir, North Wales Embroiderers' Guild #WomenAndPower National Trust Love Wales #UnbindTheWing

The candyfloss scent of the Katsura Tree is in the air which can only mean one thing...autumn is really on its way. Join us for a dazzling season here at Bodnant Garden. #BodnantGardenAutumn National Trust Love Wales.

"We are willing, very willing, to work in the garden of the nation, to tend to its flowers, but to do so we must have tools for the purpose... It is the Parliamentary Franchise alone which will bring feminine influence to bear upon the rulers of this country. Then only will women come into her kingdom as 'guardian of life' armed with power to help and save." Laura McLaren of Bodnant #UnbindTheWing http://bit.ly/2NPFqQB

A new morn, a new month, and new season for dog walkers at Bodnant Garden. From today until the end of March our four-legged friends are welcome all day every day. For more details see our website: http://bit.ly/2Gf2VTA Thanks Bailey the Doodle and mum Julie Pigula for this image of your recent visit to our suffrage garden #UnbindTheWing

Our beautiful willow woman on the Lily Terrace is only here for a short while... come and see her, and the other artworks and displays dedicated to women's suffrage around the garden, until November 23. Thank you Nicola Turner Evans for this image #UnbindTheWing National Trust Love Wales

Wow. What an amazing day. Thank you everyone who helped us launch #UnbindTheWing, our celebration of women’s suffrage at Bodnant Garden; the cast of Pigtown Theatre CIC and scriptwriter Samantha O'Rourke, the inspirational speakers from Amnesty International UK - Colwyn Bay Group, the singers from Coastal Voices, Bangor Community Choir and Welsh National Opera, the members of North Wales Embroiderers' Guild for their beautiful artwork and everyone who made banners with help f...rom artist Alana Tyson, to artist Trevor Leat for the jaw-dropping willow sculpture and to all Bodnant Garden staff and volunteers who made the day possible. #UnbindTheWing runs until November 23 so come and visit us over the next two months and take in the sculpture, artwork and displays around the garden at your leisure. There are so many stories to tell about this project and all the people who have taken part. We'll be sharing them over the next few weeks here and on our special 'Unbind the Wing' website: bit.ly/2NPFqQ
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Catch us on ITV WalesNews tonight at 6pm and BBC Wales News at 6.30pm #UnbindTheWing

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, starting at 2pm today! #UnbindTheWing

"A nation ruled by men alone is like a bird which tries to fly with one wing bound. Dare to unbind that wing...then men and women will rise together and lift humanity to heights before unknown." - Laura McLaren of Bodnant. Join us today saying thank you to Laura and the inspirational women who changed our world. #UnbindTheWing @NTWales http://bit.ly/2NPFqQB

Meet Laura McLaren, one of the creators of our garden; a gifted horticulturalist, lifelong suffragist and passionate supporter of the women's cause who penned these words: "When all women stand together to protect, inspire and raise each other, then a new power will arise on earth, an influence bringing Heaven nearer.” We're sharing the story of Laura and the inspirational women of Bodnant in an autumn celebration, starting tomorrow. Join us with Pigtown Theatre CIC and friends, marking a century of Votes for Women! Check out the website: bit.ly/2NPFqQB #UnbindTheWing

There's a real buzz here at Bodnant Garden as we get ready to launch 'Unbind the Wing' our autumn celebration of women's suffrage. Join us tomorrow for an afternoon of theatre, music and surprise to celebrate Votes for Women! Details on our website: bit.ly/2NPFqQB National Trust Love Wales #UnbindTheWing

Autumn at Bodnant Garden is a dazzling firework display of flowers, foliage, fruit and berries, and the showstoppers are our amazing trees. Among them we have Champion Trees, some of the biggest of their kind in the British Isles. Come and explore this autumn - pick up a free Champion Tree map when you arrive or download one from our website here: bit.ly/2dMkCLv National Trust Love Wales

Today is the Autumn Equinox, which officially marks the start of the season, and we're looking forward to a really special one here at Bodnant Garden. This autumn we're celebrating the life of suffragist Laura McLaren, who created this beautiful lakeside at The Far End, in a two month programme called #UnbindTheWing More details on our website: http://bit.ly/2NPFqQB National Trust Love Wales

Our team are busy clearing up after the recent stormy weather. Thankfully we escaped without too much damage, apart from this fallen ash tree in the Yew Dell. The garden is open as normal, though some paths may be closed where gardeners are working.

STORM UPDATE: Bodnant Garden is open as normal today (Friday, 21 September) though some paths may be closed where our gardeners are clearing storm debris.

Whatever the weather and whatever the time of year, Bodnant is well worth a visit. Fun things for the children to do in the holidays, and they also allow you to take your dog in Wednesday evenings. The gardens are stunning, lots of beautiful bridges, buildings and water features too.

What an amazing place and made all the more amazing by the fantastic team, the gardens & everyone working there really are outstanding & something to be very very proud of x

We visited whilst on holiday in wales. We loved it!. The gardens are beautiful and our child enjoyed taking charge of the map 😁

The food in the restaurant was lovely and so affordable. Definitely worth a visit

We just loved every minute of our time walking the full length of the river and back. Fabulous views, captivating water features and beautiful plants with lots of seating for quiet contemplation. The best garden we’ve ever been to. We’ll be back!

Visited Bodnant yesterday on a coach trip and was totally amazed. The laburnum arch was in full colour and amazing, with the garden's looking stunning with fantastic planting, colour design. It is a garden within a garden with plenty of places to sit down, with amazing trees, waterfall and some wildlife to Lok at. It is a place I would certainly visit again and if I lived in that area I would spend plenty of time there. Lots to photograph, landscape, flowers, buildings etc. Totally amazed, well worth the visit, with helpful staff and volunteers.

My first visit with the kids using my NT membership. There was a pond dipping activity for the kids which which was fun. Lovely gardens. I'm no expert but amazing plants! Much bigger than expected. Car park was full but didn't feel busy. Lots of paths to have a good walk around. Quite hilly but good exercise. Could have done with a natural play area within the gardens and a better choice of ice cream! We will return.

My favourite place, never get bored of it. A perfect place for a family to visit. Love that it is so child friendly too.

Love coming here,last time we came was February,you had a fairy trail which led you to the top hill at the back of house by the waterfall the children loved looking at all the different house and names

We also enjoyed a hot chocolate while waiting for the hail storm to pass enjoying the beautiful waterfall

Just fabulous. Roses at their best right now. Have been earlier in the spring for the rhododendrons and azaleas. It doesn't matter when you go it is just a slice of paradise. Lots of damsel and dragon flies on the lily ponds.

It's my first time I visited Bodnant garden last week and I Love every minute spending time around the rose garden, the wall to wall pink roses are so beautiful, the climbing roses are absolutely amazing too,every roses had thier own beauty. This garden is one of my favourite I've visited.I bought a pot of rose to add in my rose collection. Would love to visit again and highly recommended to all rose lovers.

It is probably the most beautiful NT garden we have visited. The Laburnum arch is stunning, but the surprises keep coming, pools filled with water lilies, water falls, huge trees, formal rose gardens, azaleas a water mill. I could keep on explaining, you have to visit it.... we will certainly return. A massive well done to the gardeners and volunteers!

I went in October the first time, not expecting the overwhelming amount of colour,only had time for the top part of gardens, 2nd time was May ,l didn't realise, the unbelievable amount of cultivated ,planted area, fabulous trees, shrubs, borders so beautiful, l was there 5hrs, The terraces definitely has the WOW factor, l went alone ,coach day trip, l was so happy wandering, The waterfalls ,streams are amazingly beautiful, lve seen alot in my life, lm 73 definitely l will go again, takes some beating, thank you National Trust,, An absolute TREASURE, l am from Derby so a good drive ,the Laburnham Arch is my new profile pic

I love to visit the Gardens.I like to see what's new, and to visit my old favourites.I especially liked to see that filming is being done along the Laburnum arch and in the meadows this year for a production of 'The Secret Garden'. After a couple of hours of walking around you could get a refreshing drink at one of 2 cafe's. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love visiting Boddnant Gardens.�

I have been visiting Bodnant for over 50 years and will not stop any time soon. Without doubt it is one of the best gardens I have visited and am lucky that it is close enough to visit on a day-trip from home. (My two other favourites are Wakehurst place and Singapore Botanic Gardens, but they are not so easy to visit!)

Excellent place to wander about and relax. The valley is rather steep, so not really suitable for those with walking difficulties. There are loads of seats scattered about so you can take the weight off your feet. Some nice little tea rooms and a good selection of plants for sale. Well worth a visit.

Dinner under the Laburnam Arch this evening; lovely food and drinks, I recommend the mojito! The entertainment from the piano vocal duo Carly & Russ was excellent and staff were so friendly. The whole evening with hubby was sublime. Bring on next year ����

Came last year during our honeymoon and saw the laburnum arch in full boom so came back this year on our anniversary. The arch in full boom is just beautiful and there is just so much beauty in the gardens. One of my happy places where I just unwind.

Beautiful place- could have spent hours there. So much to see and carefully placed benches so you could sit and enjoy the gardens. But the harpist was the absolute icing on the cake for me.

Perfect timing for the laburnum tunnel. Stunning and fragrant at the same time. The gardens are beautiful and we discovered parts that we hadn’t been to before. Walked lots so great exercise in beautiful surroundings. Just a shame that the main cafes were outside the gardens but also they had a very limited range of food. Had a bite to eat at a garden centre down the road.

Whatever the weather and whatever the time of year, Bodnant is well worth a visit. Fun things for the children to do in the holidays, and they also allow you to take your dog in Wednesday evenings. The gardens are stunning, lots of beautiful bridges, buildings and water features too.

What an amazing place and made all the more amazing by the fantastic team, the gardens & everyone working there really are outstanding & something to be very very proud of x

We visited whilst on holiday in wales. We loved it!. The gardens are beautiful and our child enjoyed taking charge of the map 😁

The food in the restaurant was lovely and so affordable. Definitely worth a visit

We just loved every minute of our time walking the full length of the river and back. Fabulous views, captivating water features and beautiful plants with lots of seating for quiet contemplation. The best garden we’ve ever been to. We’ll be back!

Visited Bodnant yesterday on a coach trip and was totally amazed. The laburnum arch was in full colour and amazing, with the garden's looking stunning with fantastic planting, colour design. It is a garden within a garden with plenty of places to sit down, with amazing trees, waterfall and some wildlife to Lok at. It is a place I would certainly visit again and if I lived in that area I would spend plenty of time there. Lots to photograph, landscape, flowers, buildings etc. Totally amazed, well worth the visit, with helpful staff and volunteers.

My first visit with the kids using my NT membership. There was a pond dipping activity for the kids which which was fun. Lovely gardens. I'm no expert but amazing plants! Much bigger than expected. Car park was full but didn't feel busy. Lots of paths to have a good walk around. Quite hilly but good exercise. Could have done with a natural play area within the gardens and a better choice of ice cream! We will return.

My favourite place, never get bored of it. A perfect place for a family to visit. Love that it is so child friendly too.

Love coming here,last time we came was February,you had a fairy trail which led you to the top hill at the back of house by the waterfall the children loved looking at all the different house and names

We also enjoyed a hot chocolate while waiting for the hail storm to pass enjoying the beautiful waterfall

Just fabulous. Roses at their best right now. Have been earlier in the spring for the rhododendrons and azaleas. It doesn't matter when you go it is just a slice of paradise. Lots of damsel and dragon flies on the lily ponds.

It's my first time I visited Bodnant garden last week and I Love every minute spending time around the rose garden, the wall to wall pink roses are so beautiful, the climbing roses are absolutely amazing too,every roses had thier own beauty. This garden is one of my favourite I've visited.I bought a pot of rose to add in my rose collection. Would love to visit again and highly recommended to all rose lovers.

It is probably the most beautiful NT garden we have visited. The Laburnum arch is stunning, but the surprises keep coming, pools filled with water lilies, water falls, huge trees, formal rose gardens, azaleas a water mill. I could keep on explaining, you have to visit it.... we will certainly return. A massive well done to the gardeners and volunteers!

I went in October the first time, not expecting the overwhelming amount of colour,only had time for the top part of gardens, 2nd time was May ,l didn't realise, the unbelievable amount of cultivated ,planted area, fabulous trees, shrubs, borders so beautiful, l was there 5hrs, The terraces definitely has the WOW factor, l went alone ,coach day trip, l was so happy wandering, The waterfalls ,streams are amazingly beautiful, lve seen alot in my life, lm 73 definitely l will go again, takes some beating, thank you National Trust,, An absolute TREASURE, l am from Derby so a good drive ,the Laburnham Arch is my new profile pic

I love to visit the Gardens.I like to see what's new, and to visit my old favourites.I especially liked to see that filming is being done along the Laburnum arch and in the meadows this year for a production of 'The Secret Garden'. After a couple of hours of walking around you could get a refreshing drink at one of 2 cafe's. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love visiting Boddnant Gardens.�

I have been visiting Bodnant for over 50 years and will not stop any time soon. Without doubt it is one of the best gardens I have visited and am lucky that it is close enough to visit on a day-trip from home. (My two other favourites are Wakehurst place and Singapore Botanic Gardens, but they are not so easy to visit!)

Excellent place to wander about and relax. The valley is rather steep, so not really suitable for those with walking difficulties. There are loads of seats scattered about so you can take the weight off your feet. Some nice little tea rooms and a good selection of plants for sale. Well worth a visit.

Dinner under the Laburnam Arch this evening; lovely food and drinks, I recommend the mojito! The entertainment from the piano vocal duo Carly & Russ was excellent and staff were so friendly. The whole evening with hubby was sublime. Bring on next year ����

Came last year during our honeymoon and saw the laburnum arch in full boom so came back this year on our anniversary. The arch in full boom is just beautiful and there is just so much beauty in the gardens. One of my happy places where I just unwind.

Beautiful place- could have spent hours there. So much to see and carefully placed benches so you could sit and enjoy the gardens. But the harpist was the absolute icing on the cake for me.

Perfect timing for the laburnum tunnel. Stunning and fragrant at the same time. The gardens are beautiful and we discovered parts that we hadn’t been to before. Walked lots so great exercise in beautiful surroundings. Just a shame that the main cafes were outside the gardens but also they had a very limited range of food. Had a bite to eat at a garden centre down the road.

Whatever the weather and whatever the time of year, Bodnant is well worth a visit. Fun things for the children to do in the holidays, and they also allow you to take your dog in Wednesday evenings. The gardens are stunning, lots of beautiful bridges, buildings and water features too.

What an amazing place and made all the more amazing by the fantastic team, the gardens & everyone working there really are outstanding & something to be very very proud of x

We visited whilst on holiday in wales. We loved it!. The gardens are beautiful and our child enjoyed taking charge of the map 😁

The food in the restaurant was lovely and so affordable. Definitely worth a visit

We just loved every minute of our time walking the full length of the river and back. Fabulous views, captivating water features and beautiful plants with lots of seating for quiet contemplation. The best garden we’ve ever been to. We’ll be back!

Visited Bodnant yesterday on a coach trip and was totally amazed. The laburnum arch was in full colour and amazing, with the garden's looking stunning with fantastic planting, colour design. It is a garden within a garden with plenty of places to sit down, with amazing trees, waterfall and some wildlife to Lok at. It is a place I would certainly visit again and if I lived in that area I would spend plenty of time there. Lots to photograph, landscape, flowers, buildings etc. Totally amazed, well worth the visit, with helpful staff and volunteers.

My first visit with the kids using my NT membership. There was a pond dipping activity for the kids which which was fun. Lovely gardens. I'm no expert but amazing plants! Much bigger than expected. Car park was full but didn't feel busy. Lots of paths to have a good walk around. Quite hilly but good exercise. Could have done with a natural play area within the gardens and a better choice of ice cream! We will return.

My favourite place, never get bored of it. A perfect place for a family to visit. Love that it is so child friendly too.

Love coming here,last time we came was February,you had a fairy trail which led you to the top hill at the back of house by the waterfall the children loved looking at all the different house and names

We also enjoyed a hot chocolate while waiting for the hail storm to pass enjoying the beautiful waterfall

Just fabulous. Roses at their best right now. Have been earlier in the spring for the rhododendrons and azaleas. It doesn't matter when you go it is just a slice of paradise. Lots of damsel and dragon flies on the lily ponds.

It's my first time I visited Bodnant garden last week and I Love every minute spending time around the rose garden, the wall to wall pink roses are so beautiful, the climbing roses are absolutely amazing too,every roses had thier own beauty. This garden is one of my favourite I've visited.I bought a pot of rose to add in my rose collection. Would love to visit again and highly recommended to all rose lovers.

It is probably the most beautiful NT garden we have visited. The Laburnum arch is stunning, but the surprises keep coming, pools filled with water lilies, water falls, huge trees, formal rose gardens, azaleas a water mill. I could keep on explaining, you have to visit it.... we will certainly return. A massive well done to the gardeners and volunteers!

I went in October the first time, not expecting the overwhelming amount of colour,only had time for the top part of gardens, 2nd time was May ,l didn't realise, the unbelievable amount of cultivated ,planted area, fabulous trees, shrubs, borders so beautiful, l was there 5hrs, The terraces definitely has the WOW factor, l went alone ,coach day trip, l was so happy wandering, The waterfalls ,streams are amazingly beautiful, lve seen alot in my life, lm 73 definitely l will go again, takes some beating, thank you National Trust,, An absolute TREASURE, l am from Derby so a good drive ,the Laburnham Arch is my new profile pic

I love to visit the Gardens.I like to see what's new, and to visit my old favourites.I especially liked to see that filming is being done along the Laburnum arch and in the meadows this year for a production of 'The Secret Garden'. After a couple of hours of walking around you could get a refreshing drink at one of 2 cafe's. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love visiting Boddnant Gardens.�

I have been visiting Bodnant for over 50 years and will not stop any time soon. Without doubt it is one of the best gardens I have visited and am lucky that it is close enough to visit on a day-trip from home. (My two other favourites are Wakehurst place and Singapore Botanic Gardens, but they are not so easy to visit!)

Excellent place to wander about and relax. The valley is rather steep, so not really suitable for those with walking difficulties. There are loads of seats scattered about so you can take the weight off your feet. Some nice little tea rooms and a good selection of plants for sale. Well worth a visit.

Dinner under the Laburnam Arch this evening; lovely food and drinks, I recommend the mojito! The entertainment from the piano vocal duo Carly & Russ was excellent and staff were so friendly. The whole evening with hubby was sublime. Bring on next year ����

Came last year during our honeymoon and saw the laburnum arch in full boom so came back this year on our anniversary. The arch in full boom is just beautiful and there is just so much beauty in the gardens. One of my happy places where I just unwind.

Beautiful place- could have spent hours there. So much to see and carefully placed benches so you could sit and enjoy the gardens. But the harpist was the absolute icing on the cake for me.

Perfect timing for the laburnum tunnel. Stunning and fragrant at the same time. The gardens are beautiful and we discovered parts that we hadn’t been to before. Walked lots so great exercise in beautiful surroundings. Just a shame that the main cafes were outside the gardens but also they had a very limited range of food. Had a bite to eat at a garden centre down the road.

Whatever the weather and whatever the time of year, Bodnant is well worth a visit. Fun things for the children to do in the holidays, and they also allow you to take your dog in Wednesday evenings. The gardens are stunning, lots of beautiful bridges, buildings and water features too.

What an amazing place and made all the more amazing by the fantastic team, the gardens & everyone working there really are outstanding & something to be very very proud of x

We visited whilst on holiday in wales. We loved it!. The gardens are beautiful and our child enjoyed taking charge of the map 😁

The food in the restaurant was lovely and so affordable. Definitely worth a visit

We just loved every minute of our time walking the full length of the river and back. Fabulous views, captivating water features and beautiful plants with lots of seating for quiet contemplation. The best garden we’ve ever been to. We’ll be back!

Visited Bodnant yesterday on a coach trip and was totally amazed. The laburnum arch was in full colour and amazing, with the garden's looking stunning with fantastic planting, colour design. It is a garden within a garden with plenty of places to sit down, with amazing trees, waterfall and some wildlife to Lok at. It is a place I would certainly visit again and if I lived in that area I would spend plenty of time there. Lots to photograph, landscape, flowers, buildings etc. Totally amazed, well worth the visit, with helpful staff and volunteers.

My first visit with the kids using my NT membership. There was a pond dipping activity for the kids which which was fun. Lovely gardens. I'm no expert but amazing plants! Much bigger than expected. Car park was full but didn't feel busy. Lots of paths to have a good walk around. Quite hilly but good exercise. Could have done with a natural play area within the gardens and a better choice of ice cream! We will return.

My favourite place, never get bored of it. A perfect place for a family to visit. Love that it is so child friendly too.

Love coming here,last time we came was February,you had a fairy trail which led you to the top hill at the back of house by the waterfall the children loved looking at all the different house and names

We also enjoyed a hot chocolate while waiting for the hail storm to pass enjoying the beautiful waterfall

Just fabulous. Roses at their best right now. Have been earlier in the spring for the rhododendrons and azaleas. It doesn't matter when you go it is just a slice of paradise. Lots of damsel and dragon flies on the lily ponds.

It's my first time I visited Bodnant garden last week and I Love every minute spending time around the rose garden, the wall to wall pink roses are so beautiful, the climbing roses are absolutely amazing too,every roses had thier own beauty. This garden is one of my favourite I've visited.I bought a pot of rose to add in my rose collection. Would love to visit again and highly recommended to all rose lovers.

It is probably the most beautiful NT garden we have visited. The Laburnum arch is stunning, but the surprises keep coming, pools filled with water lilies, water falls, huge trees, formal rose gardens, azaleas a water mill. I could keep on explaining, you have to visit it.... we will certainly return. A massive well done to the gardeners and volunteers!

I went in October the first time, not expecting the overwhelming amount of colour,only had time for the top part of gardens, 2nd time was May ,l didn't realise, the unbelievable amount of cultivated ,planted area, fabulous trees, shrubs, borders so beautiful, l was there 5hrs, The terraces definitely has the WOW factor, l went alone ,coach day trip, l was so happy wandering, The waterfalls ,streams are amazingly beautiful, lve seen alot in my life, lm 73 definitely l will go again, takes some beating, thank you National Trust,, An absolute TREASURE, l am from Derby so a good drive ,the Laburnham Arch is my new profile pic

I love to visit the Gardens.I like to see what's new, and to visit my old favourites.I especially liked to see that filming is being done along the Laburnum arch and in the meadows this year for a production of 'The Secret Garden'. After a couple of hours of walking around you could get a refreshing drink at one of 2 cafe's. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love visiting Boddnant Gardens.�

I have been visiting Bodnant for over 50 years and will not stop any time soon. Without doubt it is one of the best gardens I have visited and am lucky that it is close enough to visit on a day-trip from home. (My two other favourites are Wakehurst place and Singapore Botanic Gardens, but they are not so easy to visit!)

Excellent place to wander about and relax. The valley is rather steep, so not really suitable for those with walking difficulties. There are loads of seats scattered about so you can take the weight off your feet. Some nice little tea rooms and a good selection of plants for sale. Well worth a visit.

Dinner under the Laburnam Arch this evening; lovely food and drinks, I recommend the mojito! The entertainment from the piano vocal duo Carly & Russ was excellent and staff were so friendly. The whole evening with hubby was sublime. Bring on next year ����

Came last year during our honeymoon and saw the laburnum arch in full boom so came back this year on our anniversary. The arch in full boom is just beautiful and there is just so much beauty in the gardens. One of my happy places where I just unwind.

Beautiful place- could have spent hours there. So much to see and carefully placed benches so you could sit and enjoy the gardens. But the harpist was the absolute icing on the cake for me.

Perfect timing for the laburnum tunnel. Stunning and fragrant at the same time. The gardens are beautiful and we discovered parts that we hadn’t been to before. Walked lots so great exercise in beautiful surroundings. Just a shame that the main cafes were outside the gardens but also they had a very limited range of food. Had a bite to eat at a garden centre down the road.