National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthen. Open daily. Times vary between summer and winter. Entry fees apply.
Details
Accessibility:
https://botanicgarden.wales/visit-2/plan-your-visit-to-the-garden/accessibilty/
2025: "We have several wheelchairs at our visitor entrance, the Gatehouse, which are free to hire for the duration of your visit.
Shuttle Buggy Service:
Our regular shuttle buggy service can take you to most parts of the Botanic Garden, including the restored parkland, and return you to the Gatehouse.
Mobility Scooters: We have five mobility scooters available to hire for £15, plus a refundable £15 deposit, payable on arrival. To book a scooter, please call 01558 667148. Please note: There are some restrictions on where scooters can be used within the Garden. Our team will provide guidance on arrival.
Changing Places Facility:
There is a Changing Places facility near the Gatehouse. Changing Places are designed so that they are completely accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently. Please note, a RADAR key is required to access the Changing Places room.
Dogs
Apart from assistance dogs, dogs are only permitted to the Botanic Garden on Mondays and Fridays, as well as the first full weekend of every month."
The gardens have been designed to be fully-accessible to all visitors regardless of their ability, with all paths around the formal garden being wheelchair-accessible. There is a large parking area, which is flat and tarmacked, and the entrance is level and flat with automatic doors. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the main entrance.
Toilets with disability facilities are available in the main entrance, the large greenhouse and stable block / restaurant areas.
A shuttle buggy is available to transport guests to different parts of the garden with a driver that can answer your queries about the venue. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Brief Description:
The Middleton Estate, upon which the gardens now stand, has a history going back over 400 years. Its roots are based on the earliest voyages of the East India Company and the estate was important in the birth of the British Empire. 200 years ago William Paxton created a Regency park on the estate, but in the 20th century the mansion was destroyed by fire and the parkland was divided into farms.
The current garden areas are a blend of modern and historic with a range of themed gardens, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, tropical butterfly house, play areas and a national nature reserve. It stages events and courses throughout the year and is responsible for a number of scientific and preservation projects.
The venue also holds a number of events, and when last visited in October 2017, there was a Bird of Prey display at 2.30pm, a model weekend exhibition, and an apple exhibition. Please look at the venue's website for full details of its events programme.
The site is currently seeing almost £7m worth of investment to restore the Regency landscape including archaeological work, lakes, waterfalls and the Regency planting that would have been in the park 200 years ago.
See https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/1036354
+ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Botanic_Garden_of_Wales
Further Information:
Address:
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HN
Telephone:
01558 667149 + 01558 667102
Email:
feedback@gardenofwales.org.uk + e-mail via contact form on web site: https://botanicgarden.wales/contact-us/
Website:
https://botanicgarden.wales and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Botanic_Garden_of_Wales
Opening Hours:
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
1 April - 31 October 10am - 6pm Last entry is one hour before closing
Last entry is one hour before closing
1 November - 31 March 10am - 4:30pm Last entry is one hour before closing
See https://botanicgarden.wales/visit-2/ for Admission prices
Carers + Unpaid Carers FREE
Directions:
From Carmarthen: At the Pensarn roundabout (A40/A48/A484) take the A40 east. Stay on the A40 for around 8 miles then take the left turn onto the B4310 where the brown sign points towards the National Botanic Garden. At the first roundabout take the first exit; at the second roundabout take the second exit towards the main entrance to the gardens.
From the east: At the roundabout at the end of the M4 take the second exit onto the A48 (the first exit is the services). Continue on the A48 for around 8 miles and take the slip road where the brown sign points towards the National Botanic Garden. This road will bend around on itself and terminate at a T junction with the B4310. Turn left onto the B4310. At the first roundabout take the second exit; at the second roundabout take the second exit towards the main entrance to the gardens.
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Transport:
The gardens are best visited by car, but for more travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Amenities:
There is a restaurant and refreshments available to purchase on site, as well as a plant sales area by the main entrance and car park.
+ https://botanicgarden.wales/shop/
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Landeg Garage, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthenshire
1,590 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.