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Clwyd

Chirk Castle, Chirk, Clwyd

Start your trip in the north of Wales. Chirk Castle gardens surround a hill-top  fortress with herbaceous borders set against immaculately clipped yews, a deliciously scented rose garden and magnificent views. In the surrounding landscaped park there are statues, a pavilion and an avenue of lime trees. The gardens won the 1999 National Trust/Gordon's Gin Gardens of the Year Award.

Conway

Bodnant Garden Tal-y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

From Chirk travel west to Bodnant.  Bodnant is home to spectacular terraced gardens set above a valley, with views of the Snowdonia mountains. There are outstanding displays of camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas in late spring. An astonishing 180-foot-long laburnum arch drips with gold, whilst colourful summer borders, roses, water lilies, clematis and sizzling autumn foliage continue the display throughout the year.

Gwynedd

Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd

Journey west to Penrhyn Castle. Set in 40 acres against the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains, the gardens include open parkland, woods, exotic shrubs and a terraced Victorian walled garden with pools, lawns and a wild garden.  There is also a spectacular bog garden, with huge gunnera and a giant tree fern. 

Powys

Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys

Further into mid-Wales lies Powis. The historic terraced garden is set on a steep slope beneath a medieval castle with fine views. The broad hanging terraces are adorned with statuary and interestingly planted with huge clipped yews and tender plants and flowers. There is also a walled flower garden, shrub garden and Victorian orangery.

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