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The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a very special place; a garden for all seasons but this remarkable attraction is so much more than a garden.
With many specially-themed areas, wonderful plant collections, sculpture, science, wildlife, water features, history, heritage, the British Bird of Prey Centre, shopping and eating, it will take you more than a single visit to experience everything on Planet Botanic.
Within its 568 acres, there’s a world of wonders waiting to be discovered, from cascades and waterfalls to watching eagles fly as well as some of the rarest plants in the world.
The Garden's centrepiece is the Great Glasshouse designed by Norman Foster and Partners. Inside the amazing tilted glass dome, is a Mediterranean landscape dominated by a six-metre deep ravine. Rock terraces and sheer faces are cut by streams and waterfalls. A lake provides a humid habitat at the foot of the chasm. Visitors are able to experience the aftermath of an Australian bush fire, pause in a Spanish olive grove or wander through collections of fuchsias from Chile.
There's something for everyone at the Botanic Garden, from a tranquil lakeside stroll and the peaceful surroundings of the Japanese Garden, to the dramatic water features in a restored Regency landscape and awesome encounters with hawks, kites, owls and eagles.
You’ll find us just off the main M4/A48 dual carriageway in Carmarthenshire, just an hour west of Cardiff.
Opening Details
Open all the time
1 November - 31 March 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Dec 24th & 25th.
1 April - 31 October 10:00 - 18:00.
Last entry is one hour before the Garden closes.
Prices
2021 Admission including Gift Aid (Standard prices in brackets):
Adults £13.75 (£12.50), Children (5-16) £6.60 (£6.00), Under 5s Free!
Families (2 Adults & up to 4 children) £39.60 (£36.00
Single Parent Family (1 Adult & up to 3 children) £26.40 (£24.00).
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Address
Llanarthne,
Carmarthenshire,
SA32 8HN
Directions
Map reference: SN 518177 Lat: 51.83881 Long: -4.15163
From Swansea:
Take the M4 west towards Carmarthen and Pont Abraham services. At the services take the A48 towards Carmarthen. Take the third exit at the Crosshands roundabout, remaining on the A48. After about 4 miles there is a slip road signposted B4310 to Nantgaredig. It has a brown leisure sign for National Botanic Garden of Wales. Follow the directions to the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
From Carmarthen:
Take the A48 towards Swansea and the M4. After approximately 8 miles, take a slip road signposted B4310 (Nantgaredig). It has a brown leisure sign for the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Follow the directions to the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 8 miles from Carmarthen station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Dogs accepted
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Fee payable
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu