We wandered around for a good couple of hours, past lakes and streams, ponds and waterfalls, past trees bigger than we’ve ever seen before and with the sounds of birds and insects all around. Harrison and Alex said it was like walking through an enchanted wood, with twisty and tall trees, little streams and waterfalls, little wooden bridges. This is where the garden became truly magical. We walked through the meadows, which were carpeted with daffodils – it was beautiful, with views of the mountains.Īs we followed the footpath around the meadow, we could hear the trickling of a stream, so followed the sound. Having no map (and there are very few signposts), we sort of just meandered about, which was really nice actually, because we just went wherever took our fancy.
I bet it’s absolutely incredible in the summer when everything has bloomed! Considering it is only April – and we’ve had a pretty rubbish spring so far – it was full of colour. I can identify a lily, a rose, a daffodil and a tulip and that’s about as far as my knowledge of plants and flowers goes, but even I could appreciate the beauty and the vast range of plants and flowers around you at Bodnant. We certainly did that anyway – I think it’s pretty impossible not to at Bodnant Garden. The trail, if you follow it properly, encourages children to explore and use their senses, and basically enjoy being outdoors. How far we actually got on it, I have no idea because we kept getting distracted by little pathways and bridges. We decided we were going to start off by following the Running Rabbit trail. We headed into the property and past the ticket desk – it currently costs £13.20 per adult and £6.60 per child and were given a map of the property (which I promptly lost, so we winged it all the way around). The cafe was lovely and spacious, with a good selection of cakes, and colouring sheets for the kids. I have to admit that I haven’t been to a National Trust attraction for years, but I always remember the tearooms and cafes at all of them being worth a visit.
The view alone from the (free!) carpark is worth visiting for.īefore we did anything, we headed to the tearoom for a cuppa and a scone (for me) and a glass of pop and chocolate orange cake for the boys. It’s easy to get to and clearly signposted from junction 19 of the A55. It truly was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. Bodnant Garden, a National Trust property in Tal-y-Cafn (near Colwyn Bay) in North Wales is one of those places. Sometimes you find a place to visit that truly blows you away.
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