Parks and gardens in Wales

Explore South Wales' diverse landscapes through this collection of botanical gardens and historical estates. From the 130-acre Bute Park in Cardiff's city center to the medieval Aberglasney House, these sites offer significant horticultural and architectural interest. The list includes the National Botanic Garden of Wales' restored Double Walled Garden and the expansive Brecon Beacons National Park. Visitors can find Victorian-style landscaping at Dyffryn Gardens or walk through the open-air heritage exhibits at St Fagans National Museum of History.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Alexandra Gardens

Cathays Park or Cardiff Civic Centre is a civic centre area in the city centre of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, consisting of a…

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Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens, also spelt Duffryn Gardens, is a collection of botanical gardens located near the villages of Dyffryn and St.

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Cardiff Bay Barrage

Opened to the public in 2001, Cardiff Bay Barrage is a realization of a unique engineering project, where visitors can stroll around with…

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St Fagans National Museum of History

St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in…

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Brecon Beacons

The park's mountain range is a favourite amongst those who enjoy sports. Moreover, the scenery is simply stunning.

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Bute Park

Bute Park and Arboretum is a park in Cardiff, Wales. It comprises 130 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland that once formed the grounds…

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Colby Woodland Garden

Woodland botanical garden featuring historic gardens, seasonal floral displays, and scenic trails through meadows and woodlands. The garden includes streams, diverse plant collections, and wildlife habitats.

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Aberglasney Gardens

Aberglasney House and Gardens is a medieval house and gardens set in the Tywi valley in the parish of Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, West…

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Dinefwr Park

Dinefwr Park National Nature Reserve is an 800 acres estate about a mile from the centre of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire owned by the…

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Double Walled Garden

Restored Regency-period garden within the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Its concentric stone walls create unique microclimates for growing historical fruit varieties and medicinal herbs.

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The Vetch

The Vetch Field was a football stadium in Swansea, Wales. It was used for football matches and was the home ground of Swansea City until the…

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Lota Park

Public recreation ground in Fishguard featuring children's play areas, tennis courts, and open lawns.

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