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YOUR GARDEN VISITS HELP CHANGE LIVES In 2021 the National Garden Scheme donated over £3 million to our beneficiaries, providing critical support to nursing and health charities following a year of crisis. Macmillan Marie Curie Cancer Support Hospice UK £525,000 £500,000 £500,000 Carers Trust The Queen’s Parkinson’s UK £425,000 Nursing Institute £212,500 £395,000 Perennial £115,000 Maggie’s £100,000 Horatio’s Garden £75,000 WRAGS £65,000 ABF The Soldiers’ Charity £60,000 National Botanic Garden, Wales £20,000 Professional Gardeners’ Trust £20,000 Garden Museum £10,000 Thank you! To find out more visit ngs.org.uk/beneficiaries
POWYS 3 Volunteers Powys gardens are special! North Powys County You can discover how special as over 60 Organiser gardens surrounded by spectacular Mid Wales Susan Paynton countryside from the Berwyn Hills in the north to 01686 650531 the Brecon Beacons in the south, are opening susan.paynton@ngs.org.uk for the National Garden Scheme in 2022. Most County Treasurer are privately owned by enthusiastic gardeners Jude Boutle who share the magical spaces they have 07702 061623 created to raise money for Nursing and Health jude.boutle@ngs.org.uk charities. Big country estate gardens, small town gardens, pretty cottage gardens, formal Publicity Helen Anthony gardens and wild gardens all providing you 07986 061051 with wonderful opportunities to relax and find helen.anthony@ngs.org.uk peace in a stressful and busy world. Whether you like to return to old favourites or seek new Sue McKillop experiences in gardens opening for the first time, 07753 289701 start planning now and put the dates in your sue.mckillop@ngs.org.uk diary to be sure you don’t miss those special Social Media gardens. Or, if you have something to celebrate Roo Nicholls in 2022 why not arrange a personalised visit to 07989788640 one of our gardens that open by arrangement? roo.nicholls@ngs.org.uk Whatever you decide visiting gardens is good for Nikki Trow 07958 958382 you and good for the charities supported by the nikki.trow@ngs.org.uk National Garden Scheme. Booklet Co-ordinator Position vacant Mae gerddi Powys yn arbennig! Assistant County Organisers Gallwch ddarganfod pa mor arbennig ydyn nhw Ann Thompson gan fod dros 60 o erddi wedi’u hamgylchynu 07979 645489 gan gefn gwlad ysblennydd Canolbarth Cymru ann.thompson@ngs.org.uk o Fryniau’r Berwyn yn y gogledd i’r Bannau South Powys County Brycheiniog yn y de, yn agor ar gyfer y Cynllun Organiser Gerddi Cenedlaethol yn 2022. Mae’r rhan Christine Carrow fwyaf yn eiddo preifat i arddwyr brwdfrydig sy’n 01591 620461 rhannu’r mannau hudol y maent wedi’u creu i christine.carrow@ngs.org.uk godi arian ar gyfer elusennau Nyrsio ac Iechyd. County Treasurer Mae gerddi ystadau gwledig mawr, gerddi trefi Steve Carrow bach, gerddi bythynnod tlws, gerddi ffurfiol a 01591 620461 gerddi gwyllt i gyd yn rhoi cyfleoedd gwych i steve.carrow@ngs.org.uk chi ymlacio a dod o hyd i heddwch mewn byd prysur a llawn straen. P’un a ydych yn hoffi Publicity Officer dychwelyd at hen ffefrynnau neu chwilio am Gail Jones 07974 103692 brofiadau newydd mewn gerddi sy’n agor am y gail.jones@ngs.org.uk tro cyntaf, dechreuwch gynllunio nawr a rhowch Assistant County y dyddiadau yn eich dyddiadur i sicrhau nad Organisers ydych yn colli’r gerddi arbennig hynny. Neu, os Bob & Andrea Deakin oes gennych rywbeth i’w ddathlu yn 2022 beth 01982 551718 am drefnu ymweliad personol ag un o’n gerddi bandeak@googlemail.com sy’n agor drwy drefniant? Beth bynnag rydych Cover image: chi’n penderfynu, mae ymweld â gerddi yn dda Evancoyd Court i chi ac yn dda i’r elusennau a gefnogir gan y Photographer: Cynllun Gerddi Cenedlaethol. Miguel Flores-Vianna
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POWYS 5 All entries are subject to change. For the latest information check www.ngs.org.uk OPENING June Thursday 2nd DATES Llysdinam Saturday 4th 31 Extended openings are shown at Bryncelyn 8 the beginning of the month. Llanstephan House 28 Map locator numbers are shown to The Rock House 45 the right of each garden name. Sunday 5th Bryncelyn 8 The Neuadd 36 March The Rock House 45 Sunday 27th Sunday 12th Oak Cottage 39 Little House 27 Friday 17th u Welsh Lavender 56 April White Hopton Farm 57 Sunday 3rd Saturday 18th N Bryngwyn Hall 9 Tranquility Haven 48 Monday 18th Tremynfa 50 Oak Cottage 39 Sunday 19th Sunday 24th Tranquility Haven 48 Oak Cottage 39 Tremynfa 50 Friday 24th u Welsh Lavender 56 May Saturday 25th Monday 2nd Bron Hafren 5 Oak Cottage 39 The Hymns 26 No 2 The Old Coach House 38 Saturday 7th 1 Ystrad House 58 u Gregynog Hall & Garden 25 Sunday 8th Sunday 26th Bron Hafren 5 u Gregynog Hall & Garden 25 Cwm-Weeg 15 Pontsioni House 44 The Hymns 26 Saturday 14th New Radnor Gardens 37 u Dingle Nurseries & Garden 16 No 2 The Old Coach House 38 Sunday 15th 1 Ystrad House 58 u Dingle Nurseries & Garden 16 Penmyarth House - Glanusk Estate 41 July Pontsioni House 44 Saturday 2nd Saturday 21st N Aberangell Village Gardens 1 Rock Mill 46 N Ash and Elm Horticulture 3 Sunday 22nd N Lower Wernfigin Barns 32 Rock Mill 46 N Tyn-y-Graig 53 Saturday 28th Sunday 3rd Bachie Uchaf 4 N Aberangell Village Gardens 1 N Ash and Elm Horticulture 3 Sunday 29th N Lower Wernfigin Barns 32 Bachie Uchaf 4 South Street Gardens 47 Glanwye 23 Treberfydd House 49 Llwyn Madoc 29 N Tyn-y-Graig 53
6 POWYS Saturday 9th Friday 19th N Bron y Llys 6 u Welsh Lavender 56 Sunday 10th Sunday 21st N Bron y Llys 6 Tyn y Cwm 51 N Cultivate Community Garden 13 Tynrhos 52 September Monday 11th Sunday 4th Garthmyl Hall 19 Vaynor Park 54 Wednesday 13th Tranquility Haven 48 October Friday 15th Saturday 8th u Welsh Lavender 56 u Dingle Nurseries & Garden 16 Saturday 16th Sunday 9th 1 Glanrafon 21 u Dingle Nurseries & Garden 16 Sunday 17th Saturday 15th 1 Glanrafon 21 u Gregynog Hall & Garden 25 Friday 22nd Tranquility Haven 48 u Welsh Lavender 56 Sunday 16th u Gregynog Hall & Garden 25 Saturday 23rd N Brookside 7 Tranquility Haven 48 Church House 12 Sunday 23rd Llys Celyn 30 Gliffaes Country House Hotel 24 Ponthafren 43 Sunday 24th December N Brookside 7 Church House 12 Saturday 17th Glanoer 20 Tranquility Haven 48 Llys Celyn 30 Sunday 18th Friday 29th Tranquility Haven 48 u Welsh Lavender 56 Saturday 30th By Arrangement N Evancoyd Court 17 u Glansevern Hall Gardens 22 Arrange a personalised garden visit with your club, or group of friends, Sunday 31st on a date to suit you. See individual N Evancoyd Court 17 garden entries for full details. uGlansevern Hall Gardens 22 Monaughty Mill 35 Abernant 2 Ceunant 10 1 Church Bank 11 August Church House 12 Cwm Carnedd Isaf 14 Friday 5th The Hymns 26 u Welsh Lavender 56 Little House 27 Llys Celyn 30 Saturday 6th Llysdinam 31 Moel y Gwelltyn Ucha 34 N Lower Wernfigin Barns 32 Sunday 7th Maesfron Hall and Gardens 33 The Neuadd 36 N Felindre Gardens 18 No 2 The Old Coach House 38 Moel y Gwelltyn Ucha 34 Osprey Studios 40 Friday 12th Plas Dinam 42 u Welsh Lavender 56 Rock Mill 46 Tranquility Haven 48 Wednesday 17th Tremynfa 50 Tranquility Haven 48 Tyn y Cwm 51 N Waen 55 1 Ystrad House 58
POWYS 7 Symbols at the end of each garden iGarden designed by a Fellow, Member entry indicate features and items of or Pre-registered Member of the Society special interest at the garden. of Garden Designers. N Gardens opening for the first time CGarden accessible to coaches. this year or re-opening after a long break. Coach sizes vary so please contact u Garden also opens on non-NGS garden owner or County Organiser in days. (Gardens which carry this symbol advance to check details. contribute to the NGS either by opening Group visits Group Organisers may on a specific day(s) and/or by giving a contact the County Organiser or a garden guaranteed contribution). owner direct to organise a group visit to a eWheelchair access to at least the main particular county or garden. See above for features of the garden. County Organiser details, or visit www.ngs.org.uk. f Dogs on short leads welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. gPlants usually for sale. Photography is at the discretion of dPlant Heritage National Collection the garden owner; please check first. Holder. Photographs must not be used for sale aGardens that offer accommodation. or reproduction without prior permission of the owner. bRefreshments are available, normally at a charge, subject to Covid-19 Donation to indicates that a proportion guidelines. of the money collected will be given to the nominated charity. pPicnics welcome. Toilets are not usually available cCashless payments available. at private gardens. Find us on Social Media @PowysNGS THE GARDENS GROUP OPENING 1 N ABERANGELL VILLAGE GARDENS Aberangell, Aberangell, Machynlleth, SY20 9ND. Just off A470 midway between Dolgellau & Machynlleth. From Mallwyd r’about to Cemmaes Rd turn R at Aberangell sign. From Machynlleth, come through Cemmaes & Cwm Llinau, turn L at Aberangell sign. Sat 2, Sun 3 July (11-4). Combined adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas at Ger Y Llyn & Pen Pentre. WC facilities in village hall at top of village & Pen Pentre. ABERANGELL, PEN PENTRE Jacqueline Parsons. N BETHANIA CHAPEL John Linden. N GER Y LLYN Janet Twigg. N INNISFREE TY HEBRON Linda Rogers, 01650 511463, isfryn@2spoons.co.uk. a Four delightful small gardens (3 new openers): an immaculate newly designed, terraced hillside: a riverside cottage garden & a sculptor’s garden in beautiful village on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. gabc a
8 POWYS 2 ABERNANT Garthmyl, SY15 6RZ. Mrs B M Gleave, 01686 640494. 1½m S of Garthmyl. On A483 midway between Welshpool & Newtown (both 8m). Approached over steep humpback bridge with wooden statue of workman. Straight ahead to house & parking. Visits by arrangement Apr to July for groups of up to 12. Adm £4, chd free. Light refreshments. 3 acre cottage garden: stunning cherry orchard with 85 trees, knot garden, box hedging, formal rose garden, rockery, pond, shrubs, ornamental trees. fb 3 N ASH AND ELM HORTICULTURE Cae Felyn, Old Hall, Llanidloes, SY18 6PW. Emma Maxwell, www.ashandelmhorticulture.co.uk. 3m from Llanidloes on the River Severn. At Market Hall turn R on Shortbridge St over River Severn & stay on this road for 3m. Sat 2, Sun 3 July (10.30-4). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Diverse 5 acre market garden; flowers for cutting, vegetables, fruit, nuts & plants grown using agroecological techniques that nurture nature. Talks of growing principles Grass paths. efgbp 4 BACHIE UCHAF Bachie Road, Llanfyllin, SY22 5NF. Glyn & Glenys Lloyd. S of Llanfyllin. Going towards Welshpool on A490 turn R onto Bachie Rd after Llanfyllin primary school. Keep straight for 0.8m. Take drive R uphill at cottage on L. Sat 28, Sun 29 May (12.30-4.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of NSPCC. Inspiring, hillside garden, with gravel paths, streams and specimen trees and exceptional views. fgb 5 BRON HAFREN Garthmyl, Montgomery, SY15 6RT. Rod & Debbie Kent. 5m S Welshpool. A483 Opp Nags Head turn on B4835 towards Montgomery. After 600 metres L through double gates diagonally opp Kings Nursery & park in field. Enter garden through wooden gate nr barn. Sat 25, Sun 26 June (2-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas in log cabin. 1½ acre mature garden on banks of R Severn with interesting specimen trees, riverside walk, orchard, herbaceous borders, raised beds & Ty Bach. Uneven surface in paddock parking area. Wheelchair access to refreshments over gravel. egCb 6 N BRON Y LLYS Dylife, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7BW. Maya & John Bimson. 10m NW of Llanidloes, on mountain road between Staylittle & Machynlleth. From Llanidloes, take B4518 to Staylittle & Llanbrynmair - 1m after Staylittle, take L to Machynlleth & Dylife. From Machynlleth, take mountain road opp Hennigans Fish & Chips to Dylife. Sat 9, Sun 10 July (2-5). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Dietary needs catered for. At 1400’ Possibly highest NGS garden. A wildlife friendly, peaceful haven. Lots of colour. Stunning views. ‘Sharpening Shed’ to sharpen your tools. gb 7 N BROOKSIDE Llanbister, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6TW. Mr Adam & Mrs Elizabeth Fairhead. Head N from Crossgates on A483. After 7m turn R onto minor road signed Llanbister Rd, after 1m turn R signed Heartsease. After approx 1m garden is on R immed before bridge. Sat 23, Sun 24 July (11-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. 1 acre stream side garden planted for wildlife: colourful herbaceous beds, wildflower meadow, wetland, veg plot & woodland areas. Glorious location. fgbpc All entries are subject to change. For the latest information check www.ngs.org.uk
POWYS 9 8 BRYNCELYN Lluest Lane, Cwmnantymeichaid, Llanfyllin, SY22 5NE. Rosemary Clarke. Going towards Welshpool on A490 turn R onto Bachie Rd after Llanfyllin primary school. Follow NGS signs, keep on Bachie Road for 1½m. Turn L where the road widens at top of rise. Sat 4, Sun 5 June (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. 3 acre garden planted for pollinators. Deep herbaceous & shrub borders, mature trees, lake, stunning views to Cefn Coch & Berwyns. Donkeys, peacocks. Partial wheelchair access over gravel area then brick path and grass; excellent views. efgb 9 N BRYNGWYN HALL Bwlch-y-Cibau, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LJ. Auriol Marchioness of Linlithgow, www.bryngwyn.com. 3m SE Llanfyllin. From Llanfyllin take A490 towards Welshpool for 3m turn L up drive just before Bwlch-y-Cibau. Sun 3 Apr (10- 4). Adm £7.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Award winning 9 acre garden with 60 acres parkland inspired by William Emes. Unusual trees, shrubs, a Poison Garden & stunning 8 acre serpentine lake. efCb 10 CEUNANT Old Hall, Llanidloes, SY18 6PW. Sharon McCready, 01686 412345, sharon.mccready@yahoo.co.uk. 2m W of Llanidloes. Leave Llanidloes over Shortbridge St, turn L along Pen y Green Rd, approx ½m turn L signposted Llangurig, Glyn Brochan. Follow signs property is on R. Visits by arrangement May to Sept. Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. 4 acre riverside garden planted for pollinators in beautiful setting. Colourful perennials, veg plot, quirky features, meadow, hobbit house, ponds. fgab Specialist Producers of Bedding & Basket Plants, Hanging Baskets and Perennials Opening times: March-July and Septmber-November 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday Open to the public and also supplying pubs and hotels, local authorities,garden centres, flower shops and market traders. 01686 640497 kingsnurseries@hotmail.com www.kingsnurseries.uk Kings Nurseries, Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RT
10 POWYS 11 1 CHURCH BANK Welshpool, SY21 7DR. Mel & Heather Parkes, 01938 559112, melandheather@live.co.uk. Centre of Welshpool. Church Bank leads onto Salop Rd from Church St. Follow one way system, use main car park then short walk. Follow yellow NGS signs. Visits by arrangement Apr to Aug for groups of 5 to 30. Adm £3.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Lingen Davies. Hidden intimate town garden full of unusual features and museum of tools and motor memorabilia. fb 12 CHURCH HOUSE Llandefalle, Brecon, LD3 0ND. Chris & Anne Taylor, 01874754330, Chris.n.t@hotmail.com. Between Brecon & Llyswen, off A470, signposted Llandefalle, then single track lane for ½m. Parking is next to Church. Sat 23, Sun 24 July (2-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of other local charities. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Sept. Some interesting mature trees and a small new meadow parterre within the context of fine views. One acre garden. Some steps. Wheelchair access to terraces over sloping lawns but only if ground is dry. egb 13 N CULTIVATE COMMUNITY GARDEN Llanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 4HX. www.cultivate.uk.com. A489 W from Newtown adjacent to Newtown College & Theatre Hafren. Sun 10 July (1-5). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Thriving 2 acre community garden run by the local food cooperative Cultivate. Extensive range of veg, herbs and fruit. Lawns and wildlife area. Wheelchair access to main parts of garden, although surfaces may be soft or uneven. Accessible compost toilet. eb 14 CWM CARNEDD ISAF Dolfach, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7AF. Jenny Hall, 07952 195605, gingermumma@gmail.com. 1.75m SE Llanbrynmair. From Llanbrynmair take A470 to Dolfach, then 1st L & follow road up hill passing cemetery & chapel, after ¾m take R fork for house/ From Newtown take A470 to Dolfach,1st R follow yellow signs. Visits by arrangement June to Aug for groups of 5 to 20. Adm £4.50, chd free. Light refreshments. Rural location with scenic views, surrounded by pasture land and near to Glyndwr Way. fgb Would you like a speaker for your group or organisation? You can book an illustrated talk about the National Garden Scheme and the exceptional private gardens that are open near you. For more information contact: Helen Anthony 01686 941795 or email helen.anthony@ngs.org.uk
POWYS 11 CAEBARDD CWM-WEEG 15 9 N Dolfor, Newtown, Pentrebeirdd, SY16 4AT. Guilsfield, Dr W Schaefer Welshpool, SY21 9DJ. & Mr K D George, Sandy Jones. From Londis 01686 628992, petrol station onwolfgang@cwmweeg.co.uk, A490 nr Guilsfield continue towardswww.cwmweeg.co.uk. Llanfyllin for approx 2m 4&½ turn L following NGS signs on single track lane. Sun 9 June, for m SE of Newtown. Off Bypass, take A489 E from Newtown Sun1½ m, 4 Aug turn R towards (2-5.30). AdmDolfor. After £4, chd 2m turn free. L down asphalted Home-made teas. farm track, signed at entrance. Do not A meandering rely on garden SatNav. with Also signed established fromshrubs trees and Dolforcircling village aonlarge NGSpond. days. Sun 26 June Dry stone (2-5). walls Admbanks support £6, chd free. Home-made of herbs, teas. flowers. Paths wild and herbaceous ½ acre 2lead formalJapanese to hidden garden set in 24 with corner acreswaterfall, wildflower meadowsacers bamboos, & woodland. and bridge. A Extensive short walkherbaceous borders, across farmyard grottos, takes you tosculptures, stumpery a wild meadow full and vistas. Partial of wildflowers wheelchair with paths access. Forto interlacing further information lead onto a raisedplease seeplot bed veg garden website. between orchard eandC a grove. walnut b 10 mins hike to top of farm boasts magnificent 100 degree views of Long Mountain, Rodney’s Pillar, Shropshire plains around to Berwyns. 16 CadairNURSERIES u DINGLE Berwen and Allt y Main.There is a seat at the summit for & GARDEN you to sit and Welshpool, catch9JD. SY21 yourMrbreath. & MrsChildren’s D Hamer,Quiz. 01938Most of main 555145, garden has info@ wheelchair access but paths in wild www.dinglenurseries.co.uk. dinglenurseriesandgarden.co.uk, meadow are too narrow. 2m NW of Welshpool. e f gTake Cb A490 towards Llanfyllin & Guilsfield. After 1m turn L at sign for Dingle Nurseries & Garden. Follow signs & enter the Garden from adjacent 10 CAER plant For NGS:MANOR centre. BERIS Sat 14, Sun 15 May, Sat 8, Sun 9 Oct (9-5). Adm HOTEL £3.50, chd free. Builth Wells, LD2Tea and 3NP. Mrscoffee. For other 01982 Nika Yusifova, opening times and information, 552601, please phone, email or visit garden caerberis@btconnect.com, website. www.caerberis.com. W edge Builth Wells. ½ acre 4From internationally Builth Wells townacclaimed centre takeRHS partner A483 garden: signed unusual Llandovery. trees, Caer shrubs Beris & Manor herbaceous is on L as youplants leaveinBuilth. beautiful Sunsetting 2 Junearound lake. (11-4). Adm £4, chd free. Home- fmadeg teas. C An boriginal 1927 NGS pioneer garden. 27 acres of mature parklands, with the River Irfon bordering the property. The grounds were planted 17 Nearly C20 by the EVANCOYD Vivien COURT family who were plant hunters. Many varied specimen trees Evancoyd, form an LD8 Presteigne, Arboretum. 2PA. Mr Large & Mrsdisplays of rhododendrons. Guy Morrison. 5m W An Edwardian Rose Presteigne. From archway hasB4356 Presteigne been Wrecently for 3½replanted with m then turn David L on Austin B4357 for roses. Sat 1.4m. Lower 30, parkland can (11-5). Sun 31 July be accessed Adm by £6,car orfree. chd wheelchair. Home-made teas. Grade fg II Listed Ca house b(not open) 9 acres landscaped grounds, walled garden, drive with large box balls, two lakes, 50 acres woodland. Stunning views. b Gregynog Grade11listed Grade listedgardens withina anational According gardenswithin AccordingtotoCADW, CADW, ‘one of the the nationalreserve. nature natureMagnificent yew hedge, most reserve. Magnificent mostimportant importantparks parksand andgardens gardens rhododendrons, water and rose gardens ininPowys, yew hedge and rhododendrons, Powys,dating datingfrom fromatatleast least with ancient with ancient oaks oaksforming formingaaSSSI. SSSI.Colour the the1500s’. 1500s’. Colourwoodland coded coded woodland walks750 walks through Courtyardcafé caféand andshop shopwith with through 750 acresand of varied beautiful and Courtyard acres of beautiful landscapes. specialevents special eventsthroughout throughoutthe theyear. year. varied landscapes. Telephone: 01686 650224 Garden GardenAdmission admissionby£3Donation per person. www.gregynog.org Estate admission administered via a Located near Newtown, Powys SY16 3PL £2.50 car parking charge also applies. Gregynog
12 POWYS GROUP OPENING 18 N FELINDRE GARDENS Felindre, Berriew, Welshpool, SY21 8BE. 6m S Welshpool. From Welshpool A483 for approx 4m. Turn R on B4390 straight through Berriew. After1m fork L, cross bridge & take road to R. Follow NGS signs to car park. Sun 7 Aug (1-5). Combined adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas at Rivermead. N 2 FELINDRE COTTAGE Wendy & Richard Rossiter. N RIVERMEAD Kathleen & Mark Harvey. N SPINDLE COTTAGE Denise & Simon Garfield. Three different gardens in hamlet of Felindre with its old corn mill on R Rhiew. Spot dippers, kingfishers and otters. Spindle Cottage new garden in progress; 2 Felindre Cottage compact garden on banks of river; Rivermead large riverside garden with dense planting and driftwood sculptures. gb 19 GARTHMYL HALL Garthmyl, Montgomery, SY15 6RS. Julia Pugh, 07716 763567, hello@garthmylhall.co.uk, www.garthmylhall.co.uk. On A483 midway between Welshpool & Newtown (both 8m). Turn R 200yds S of Nag’s Head Pub. Mon 11 July (12-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. 5 acres grounds and 1 acre walled garden with gazebo, long herbaceous border, 3 Cedar of Lebanon, giant Redwood, wildflower meadow & pond. Partial wheelchair access. Accessible WC. efCab 20 GLANOER Bettws, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5RP. Dave & Sue Stone, 07771767246, stone@glanoer.co.uk. Centre of postcode area. Use postcode for SatNav. From A481 take turning to Bettws & Franksbridge by Hundred House Inn. Take L fork signposted Bettws. Glanoer is 1m further along lane on L (past St Mary’s Church). Sun 24 July (12-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Picnics welcome on the field. Terraced & undulating, features & interest inc.stream, ponds, allotment, wood, vistas. Created 2015. fgabpc 21 1 GLANRAFON Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10 0LU. Margaret Herbert. 24m W of Oswestry. From Llanfyllin, follow brown signs to Lake Vyrnwy. Through village of Llanwddyn & turn L across dam then L past Artisans Cafe & park in public car park by playground. Follow yellow signs to garden. Sat 16, Sun 17 July (11-4.30). Adm £4.50, chd free. 1 acre south-facing sloped garden below dam of Lake Vyrnwy. Wildlife-friendly and packed with plants. Very productive raised veg beds, fruit cages. Wheelchairs can access the upper & lower levels via the access road & separate gates. Carparking strictly for disabled people at the sculpture park. eCp 22 u GLANSEVERN HALL GARDENS Berriew, Welshpool, SY21 8AH. Jem Skelding & Julia Pugh. 5m SW of Welshpool. On A483 midway between Newtown & Welshpool. For NGS: Sat 30, Sun 31 July (12-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas in Potting Shed Cafe or courtyard. 25 acre garden: parkland with rare & ancient trees, formal walled garden, Victorian grotto & orangery, 4 acre lake with wildfowl & wildlife areas. Some parts of the garden will be difficult for wheelchairs. efCb
POWYS 19 13 GREGYNOG GLANWYE 23 u 26 HALL & GARDEN Builth Wells, Tregynon, LD2 3YP.SY16 Newtown, Mr &3PL. MrsGregynog, H Kidston.01686 2m SE650224, Builth Wells. From Builth Wells on A470, after 2m R at enquiries@gregynog.org, Lodge Gate. From 5m www.gregynog.org. Llyswen N of on A470, after Newtown. 6m L From at Lodge main Gate. A483, takeWill be signposted. turning for Berriew.Suggest not follow In Berriew using sign SatNav as unreliable. for Bettws then SunTregynon for 29 May(£2.50 (2-5). Adm £5, chdcharge car parking free. Home-made teas. Refreshments applies). For NGS: Sun 19 May in aid of local (10-5). Adm church. £3, chd free. Light refreshments at Courtyard Cafe. For Large Victorian other garden,and opening times spectacular rhododendrons, information, please phone, azaleas, email .orwoodland visit garden walkMagnificentI views website.Grade listed of upperset garden Wye Valley.750 acres of Gregynog Estate within fb which was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2013. Parkland with fountains, lily lake and water garden. A mass display of rhododendrons and yew GLIFFAES 24 hedge create a spectacular COUNTRY backdrop HOUSE HOTEL to the sunken lawns. Azaleas and unusual Gliffaestrees. Apiary. Courtyard Rd, Crickhowell, cafeMrs NP8 1RH. serving morning& coffee, N Brabner Mr & MrslightJ lunches C Suter, and 01874Welsh afternoon 730371, teas. Some gravel paths. calls@gliffaeshotel.com, www.gliffaes.com. 3½m W of Crickhowell. e fCa From b Crickhowell, drive W for 2½ m, L off A40 & continue for 1m. Sun 23 Oct (1.30-4.30). Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas. Magnificent 27 HEBRON specimen trees and shrubs, interesting new plantings and Autumn colours. Wheelchair ramp to the west side of the hotel. In dry weather main Ludlow Road, Knighton, LD7 1HP. Kevin Collins & Anita Lewis, lawns accessible, but more difficult if wet. 01547 529576, kd.collins@hotmail.co.uk. From Knighton, take A4113 e f Ludlow, towards a bhouse on R opposite playing fields where parking is available. Sat 10, Sun 11 Aug (12-6). Adm £3.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 25 u GREGYNOG HALL & GARDEN Apr to Nov for groups of up to 20. ½Tregynon, Newtown, acre Victorian townSY16garden. 3PL. Gregynog Surprises Trust, await the 01686 visitor:650224, garden is divided russell.roberts@gregynog.org, into distinct rooms by yew & beech www.gregynog.org. hedges with box 5m N of and topiary Newtown. willow From Newtown arches. Variety ofA483 turn trees inclL large B4389silver for Llanfair birches,Caereinion magnolia,(£2.50 weepingcarwillow parking charge and ManyFor applies). cherry. NGS:provide shrubs Sat 7, Sun colour8 May, Sat 15,the throughout Sun 16 OctHeathers, season. (10-4). Adm by herbs, donation. vegetables Light and refreshments flower beds. PlentyatofCourtyard Cafe. For seating. Beehives andother garden opening art add antimes and Slate/stone interest. information,letter please phone, carver willemail or visit Welsh be present. garden Grade I Listed website. Magazine, Country garden County associated with William Emes. Mass display Times. rhododendrons e fb & azaleas within 750 acres of parkland. National Nature Reserve & SSSI. Some gravel paths. efCab Prust Llanfyllin Monday to Saturday 7am-10pm Sunday 8am-9pm 01691 649142 A wide range of Welsh artisan goods, along with in store bakery producing baguettes and hot food
14 POWYS 26 THE HYMNS Walton, Presteigne, LD8 2RA. E Passey, 07958 762362, thehymns@hotmail.com, www.thehymns.co.uk. 5m W of Kington. Take A44 W, then 1st R for Kinnerton. After approx 1m, at the top of small hill, turn L (W). Sat 25, Sun 26 June (10.30-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement May to July. A beautiful setting in the heart of the Radnor valley. Traditional garden reclaimed from the wild. efgCiabpc 27 LITTLE HOUSE Llandinam, nr Newtown, SY17 5BH. Peter & Pat Ashcroft, 07443 524128, littlehouse1692@gmail.com, www.littlehouse1692.uk. 1m from Llandinam Village Hall. Cross river at statue of David Davies on A470 in Llandinam. Follow rd for just under 1m (ignore GPS), Little House is black & white cottage on roadside. Limited parking. Sun 12 June (1-4.30). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement June & July for groups of 5 to 20. Plantswoman’s garden alive with colour and wonderful scents. 500+ different plants, many propagated for sale, eclectic mix of garden features. gb 28 LLANSTEPHAN HOUSE Llanstephan, Llyswen, LD3 0YR. Lord & Lady Milford. 10m SW of Builth Wells. Leave A470 at Llyswen onto B4350. 1st L after crossing river in Boughrood. From Builth Wells leave A470, Erwood Bridge, 1st L. Follow signs. Sat 4 June (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic. 20 acre garden with beautiful and celebrated views of Wye Valley and Black Mountains. efgbp 29 LLWYN MADOC Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4TT. Patrick & Miranda Bourdillon, 01591 620564, miranda.bourdillon@gmail.com. 8m W of Builth Wells. On A483 at Beulah take rd towards Abergwesyn for 1m. Drive on R. Parking on field below drive - follow signs. Sun 29 May (2-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas. An old manor house (not open) set in beautiful wooded valley with terraced garden. fab 30 LLYS CELYN Llanwnog, Caersws, SY17 5JG. Lesley & Tony Geary, 01686 688476, lesley_geary@hotmail.com, 9m W of Newtown. From Newtown A489 W to A470, turn R to Machynlleth & Caersws. After 3m turn R on B4589. Follow signs. Alternative route: from Newtown B4589 from McDonalds direct to Llanwnog. Sat 23, Sun 24 July (2-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement July & Aug for groups of 10 to 20. Weekdays only. A one acre garden renovated over the last 10 years with many newly created areas of interest. Very productive vegetable and fruit garden. eb Join our team of friendly and energetic volunteers. If you have experience in social media or publicity, enjoy finance, are a keen photographer or simply love visiting gardens and talking to people – there’s a role that’s perfect for you. Please call Susan Paynton on 01686 650531 or send an email to susan.paynton@ngs.org.uk
POWYS 15 31 LLYSDINAM Newbridge-on-Wye, LD1 6NB. Sir John & Lady Venables-Llewelyn & Llysdinam Charitable Trust, 01597 860190/07748492025, llysdinamgardens@gmail.com, llysdinamgardens.co.uk. 5m SW of Llandrindod Wells. Turn W off A470 at Newbridge-on-Wye; turn R immed after crossing R Wye; entrance up hill. Thur 2 June (2-5). Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas. Visits also by arrangement. Rhododendrons & Azaleas, woodland, daffodils, Victorian kitchen garden, greenhouses. Gravel paths. efgCbc 32 N LOWER WERNFIGIN BARNS Trallong, Brecon, LD3 8HW. Mark Collins & Alan Loze, 01874 638259, markinpowys@roughwood.net. Trallong, Nr Sennybridge, Brecon. A40 W from Brecon, 2nd signpost to Trallong (R). Down, over river, up to Trallong Common then follow yellow signs. A40 E from Sennybridge take 1st sign to Trallong then the same. Sat 2, Sun 3 July (11-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home- made teas. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Sept for groups of 5 to 20. Rural and spacious, plant lovers garden with terraces and landscaped features with far reaching unspoilt views to the Brecon Beacons. fgb 33 MAESFRON HALL AND GARDENS Trewern, Welshpool, SY21 8EA. Dr & Mrs TD Owen, 01938 570600, maesfron@aol.com, www.maesfron.co.uk. 4m E of Welshpool. On N side of A458 Welshpool to Shrewsbury Rd. Visits by arrangement Apr to Sept for groups of 10+. Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Wide range of refreshments available by prior arrangement. Largely intact Georgian estate of 6 acres built in Italian villa style in South-facing gardens: Terraces, Walled Kitchen Garden, Tower, Shell Grotto. Some gravel, steps and slopes. efb For wines that deliver E S TD 1842 www.tanners-wines.co.uk
16 POWYS 34 MOEL Y GWELLTYN UCHA Llansilin, Oswestry, SY10 7QX. Mr Nick & Mrs Sue Roberts. 8m W of Oswestry. Follow yellow NGS signs from St Silin’s Church Llansilin. Garden 2.3m W of Llansilin on B4580 towards Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Garden ¼ m from parking area accessed via a farm track. Sat 6, Sun 7 Aug (1.30-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. S facing terraced cottage garden at 900ft in stunning location. Roses, shrubs & herbaceous perennials, veg beds & pond. Wildlife haven. b 35 MONAUGHTY MILL Monaughty, Knighton, LD7 1SH. Peter & Shelley Lane. 5m SW Knighton. From Knighton take A488 towards Llandrindod Wells. After 4m turn R B4356 Garden 400m on L. Sun 31 July (11.30-5). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home- made teas. 2 acre garden in stunning location on R Lugg. Herbaceous, shrub & shady bog plantings, small wood, rusted iron ‘church’ sculpture. bc 36 THE NEUADD Llanbedr, Crickhowell, NP8 1SP. Robin & Philippa Herbert, 01873 812164, philippahherbert@gmail.com. 1m NE of Crickhowell. Leave Crickhowell by Llanbedr Rd. At junction with Great Oak Rd bear L, cont up hill for approx 1m, garden on L. Ample parking. Sun 5 June (2-6.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas in the courtyard. Visits also by arrangement June to Sept for groups of 6 to 12. Stunning views, rare and unusual plants, dramatic setting, excellent plant stall and teas. The owner uses a wheelchair and most of the garden is accessible, but some steep paths. efgbc GROUP OPENING 37 NEW RADNOR GARDENS New Radnor, Presteigne, LD8 2SS. Situated on the A44, 6m W of Kington & 12m E from Llandrindod Wells. Tickets & Map from The Hub in School Ln, (nr the monument.) Parking at the end of School Ln. Sun 26 June (10.30-4.30). Combined adm £6, chd free. Cream teas at The Old School Hub and Garden. A variety of secret cottages gardens to delight and inspire anyone with a modestly sized garden. The day will also include a pop up Garden Centre within the village. gbc a 38 NO 2 THE OLD COACH HOUSE Church Road, Knighton, LD7 1ED. Mr Richard & Mrs Jenny Vaughan, 01547 520246. Out of Knighton on the A488 road to Clun, take 1st L into Church Rd, enter by courtyard of 1 Ystrad House. Sat 25, Sun 26 June (1-5). Combined adm with 1 Ystrad House £5, chd free. Home-made teas at 1 Ystrad House. Visits also by arrangement June to Aug. A quiet town garden of trees, shrubs, perennials, greenhouse and riverside woodland glade. The garden can be accessed through the side gate for wheelchair users, where the lawns are generally level. efb 39 OAK COTTAGE 23 High Street, Welshpool, SY21 7JP. Tony Harvey. Entered from back of house via Bowling Green Lane parallel to the High Street in centre of Welshpool. Sun 27 Mar, Mon 18, Sun 24 Apr, Mon 2 May (2-5). Adm £3.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Hidden intimate town centre garden; winding paths with wide variety of plants inc many unusual species; alpines and insectivorous plants. Gravel paths and steps or steep slope at entrance. efb
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18 POWYS 40 OSPREY STUDIOS 57 Ynyswen, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1YT. Rebecca Buck, 07913743457, osprey.studios@btinternet.com, www.ospreystudios.org. 20m from Swansea. M4 exit 45, 15m on A4067 towards Brecon. L after Ynyswen rd sign. L at T junction, Blue house on R, no. 57. 13m from A40/A4067 junction, Sennybridge. Visits by arrangement May to Sept for groups of up to 10. Adm £4, chd free. Tea. Wild-life, Sculpture and fruit in front and back garden of a Ceramic Sculpture Studio and home. fgabp 41 PENMYARTH HOUSE - GLANUSK ESTATE Crickhowell, NP8 1SH. Mr Harry Legge-Bourke, 01873 810414, info@glanuskestate.com, www.glanuskestate.com. 2m NW of Crickhowell. Please access the Glanusk Estate via the Main Entrance (NP8 1SH) on the A40 and follow signs to car park. There is no access for this event from the B4558 Cwm Crawnon Rd. Sun 15 May (11-4). Adm £7.50, chd free. Light refreshments. Family Tea Tent, locally sourced food and drink stands, licensed bar. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Acers, Camelia, Magnolia, Prunus and Dogwood and over 300 cultivars of Oaks give a vast array of colour. The gardens contain some historic features, including paths and steps which are not suitable for access by wheelchairs or pushchairs. efgCab 42 PLAS DINAM Llandinam, Newtown, SY17 5DQ. Eldrydd Lamp, 07415 503554, eldrydd@plasdinam.co.uk, www.plasdinamcountryhouse.co.uk. 7½m SW Newtown. on A470. Visits by arrangement Apr to Nov for groups of 10+. Adm £8 inc tea, coffee and cake. 12 acres of parkland with spectacular views, lawns, beds, wildflower meadow with hundreds of wild orchids. Glorious autumn colour, woodland walk. efCab 43 PONTHAFREN Long Bridge Street, Newtown, SY16 2DY. Ponthafren Association, www.ponthafren.org.uk. Park in main car park in town centre, 5 mins walk. Turn L out of car park, turn L over bridge, garden on L. Limited disabled parking, please phone for details. Sat 23 July (10-4.30). Adm by donation. Home-made teas. Interesting community garden on banks R Severn run by volunteers. The house & garden are a registered charity for people with mental health issues. Partial wheelchair access. efgCb 44 PONTSIONI HOUSE Aberedw, Builth Wells, LD2 3SQ. Mr & Mrs Jonathan Reeves. 5m SE of Builth Wells. On B4567 between Erwood Bridge & Aberedw on Radnorshire side of R Wye. Sun 8, Sun 15 May (2.30-6). Adm £5, chd free. Home- made teas. Wye valley garden with background of old ruins and steep rocky woodland. egb 45 THE ROCK HOUSE Llanbister, LD1 6TN. Jude Boutle & Sue Cox. 10m N of Llandrindod Wells. Off B4356 just above Llanbister village. Sat 4, Sun 5 June (12-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. We will have gluten free and vegan cakes available. A hill side garden 1000ft up where humans and nature are learning to live together peacefully. gbc
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20 POWYS 46 ROCK MILL Abermule, Montgomery, SY15 6NN. Rufus & Cherry Fairweather, 01686 630664, fairweathers66@btinternet.com. 1m S of Abermule on B4368 towards Kerry. Best approached from Abermule village as there is an angled entrance into field for parking. Sat 21, Sun 22 May (2-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement in May for groups of 10 to 30. A magical 3 acre riverside garden in a beautiful wooded valley with rhododendrons, colourful borders, extensive lawns, bridges, ponds, and trails. gb GROUP OPENING 47 SOUTH STREET GARDENS South Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BH. Gwyneth Rose & Steve Harvey, 01597 811868, info@penralleyhouse.com. All gardens are 100 metres S of the centre of Rhayder on A470. Parking in public car park in St Harmon Rd, by sports centre. Penralley House & Beechcroft gardens are in South St on the R & the Toll house is opp, approx 100 metres from town clock. Sun 3 July (1-4.30). Combined adm £5, chd free. Tea in Penralley garden. Three very different gardens to visit close to Rhayader’s lovely town centre. Both Beechcroft and Penralley gardens are accessible. The Toll house is restricted. Blue badge only Disabled parking in Beechcroft. egabc 48 TRANQUILITY HAVEN 7 Lords Land, Whitton, Knighton, LD7 1NJ. Val Brown, 01547 560070, valerie.brown1502@gmail.com. approx 3m from Knighton & 5m Presteigne. From Knighton take B4355 after approx. 2m turn R on B4357 to Whitton. Car park on L by yellow NGS signs. Sat 18, Sun 19 June (2-5). Evening opening Wed 13 July, Wed 17 Aug (6-8). Sat 15, Sun 16 Oct (2-4). Home-made teas. Evening opening Sat 17, Sun 18 Dec (4-6). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home-made teas at daytime openings only. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Dec for groups of up to 30. Japanese inspired Garden winding paths with dense oriental planting inc Cornus kousa satomi, unusual bamboos, Japanese bridges over stream, tea house. b 49 TREBERFYDD HOUSE Llangasty, Bwlch, Brecon, LD3 7PX. David Raikes & Carla Rapoport, www.treberfydd.com. 6m E of Brecon. From Abergavenny on A40, turn R in Bwlch on B5460. Take 1st turning L towards Pennorth & cont 2m along lane. From Brecon, turn L off A40 in Llanhamlach towards Pennorth. Go through Pennorth, 1m on. Sun 3 July (1-5.30). Adm £5.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of local charities. 10 acres of formal gardens and shrubberies. Easy wheelchair access to areas around the house, but herbaceous border only accessible via steps. efgbc 50 TREMYNFA Carreghofa Lane, Llanymynech, SY22 6LA. Jon & Gillian Fynes, 01691 839471, gillianfynes@btinternet.com. Edge of Llanymynech village. From N leave Oswestry on A483 to Welshpool. In Llanymynech turn R at Xrds (car wash on corner). Take 2nd R then follow yellow NGS signs. 300yds park signed field, limited disabled parking nr garden. Sat 18, Sun 19 June (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas inc gluten free option. Visits also by arrangement for groups of 10 to 35. Afternoon or evening visits welcome 13-24 June. 1 acre garden with mix of cultivated and wild areas encouraging wildlife. Unusual plants and trees, productive fruit and veg area, ponds, spinney. gCb
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22 POWYS 51 TYN Y CWM Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4TS. Steve & Christine Carrow, 01591 620461, steve.carrow@ngs.org.uk. 10m W of Builth Wells. On A483 at Beulah take rd towards Abergwesyn for 2m. Drive drops down to L. Sun 21 Aug (2-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement June to Sept for groups of up to 30. Mixed Planting of Flowers, Vegetables & Fruit all in scenic valley setting. gab 52 TYNRHOS Newbridge-On-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6ND. Clare Wilkinson. 1 mile NW Newbridge-on-Wye. From A470 take B4518 (signed Beulah) after 400yds cross bridge, turn R for Llysdinam. Proceed up the hill for 1m, Tynrhos is on L. Sun 10 July (1.30-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. 3/4 acre cottage garden. Mainly herbaceous planting. Veg plot, orchard, wildlife pond. Cobbled area to terrace. Access to rear garden area over grass. Paths are gravel/grass, maybe slippery if wet. egb 53 N TYN-Y-GRAIG Bwlch y Ffridd, Newtown, SY16 3JB. Simon & Georgina Newson. 4m N Caersws. B4568 from Newtown Turn R after Aberhafesp. At fork bear L past community centre. At xrds turn R. At fork bear L. After cattle grid take first R onto rough track. Sat 2, Sun 3 July (11-4). Adm £4.50, chd free. Home- made teas. A garden at 300m with a variety of borders and areas including a hectare of meadow managed for biodiversity. Partial wheelchair access. Grass paths, some steps, most can be avoided. Disabled visitors may be dropped off at house. egbp 54 VAYNOR PARK Berriew, Welshpool, SY21 8QE. Mr & Mrs William Corbett-Winder. Leave Berriew going over bridge & straight up the hill on the Bettws rd. Entrance to Vaynor Park is on R ¼m from the speed derestriction sign. Sun 4 Sept (1-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Marie Curie. 5 acre traditional garden with stunning wide herbaceous borders, box edged rose parterres, formal topiary, and woodland garden. Spectacular views. egb 55 N WAEN Waen Lane, Llandinam, Newtown, SY17 5BH. Mike & Rachael Harris, 07790 026201, rachaelfrankland@yahoo.co.uk. 1m E Llandinam. Cross river at David Davies statue on A470 in Llandinam. Turn L at Waen Lane continue up lane to farm gate. Through gate & up track where track splits bear R. Visits by arrangement Apr to Aug for groups of up to 15. Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. 2½ acre cottage garden at 1100ft. Mixed beds, wildlife lake, raised veg beds, woodland full of native bluebells in spring. Meadow with two alpaca. gabp 56 u WELSH LAVENDER Cefnperfedd Uchaf, Maesmynis, Builth Wells, LD2 3HU. Nancy Durham & Bill Newton-Smith, 01982 552467, farmers@welshlavender.com, www.welshlavender.com. Approx 4½m S of Builth Wells & 13m N from Brecon Cathedral off B4520. The farm is 1⅓m from turn signed Farmers’ Welsh Lavender. For NGS: Every Fri 17 June to 24 June (10-4). Every Fri 15 July to 19 Aug (10-4). Adm £5, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Light refreshments. For other opening times and information, please phone, email or visit garden website. Walk amongst the lavender in bloom from mid July through August. Partial wheelchair access. Large paved area adjacent to teas and shop area easy to negotiate. efgb
POWYS 23 57 WHITE HOPTON FARM Wern Lane, Sarn, Newtown, SY16 4EN. Claire Austin, www.claireaustin- hardyplants.co.uk. From Newtown A489, E towards Churchstoke for 7m & turn R in Sarn follow yellow NGS signs. Fri 17 June (10-4). Adm £7, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Horticulturist and author Claire Austin’s private 1½ acre plant collector’s cottage garden with 100s unusual perennials and beautiful views. efgdbc 58 1 YSTRAD HOUSE 1 Church Road, Knighton, LD7 1EB. John & Margaret Davis, 01547 528154, jamdavis@ystradhouse.plus.com. At junction of Church Rd & Station Rd. Take the turning opp Knighton Hotel (A488 Clun) travel 225yds along Station Rd. Yellow House, red front door, at junction with Church Rd. Sat 25, Sun 26 June (1-5). Combined adm with No 2 The Old Coach House £5, chd free. Home-made teas inc gluten free cakes. Visits also by arrangement June to Aug. An unexpected town garden great atmosphere, an oasis of calm & maturity with fascinating details. Broad lawns wide borders, riverside walk. Lawns and gravelled paths mostly flat, except access to riverside walk. efgCb Open your garden with the National Garden Scheme and join a community of like-minded individuals, all passionate about gardens, and raise money for nursing and health charities. Big or small, if your garden has quality, character and interest we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susan Paynton on 01686 650531 or send an email tosusan.paynton@ngs.org.uk Fresh, organic, sustainable From our family farm, from the hills of mid-Wales www.Daisybankdairy.com
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