The garden at Bodnant is one of the finest in the world. It
is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping to the south-west and looks across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.
The garden is in two parts. The upper part around the
house consists of the Terrace Gardens as well as informal lawns shaded by trees. The lower portion, known as 'The Dell', is
formed by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn, and contains the Pinetum and wild Garden.
Pride of place amongst the shrubs is held by rhododendrons,
magnolias and camellias - many of which were raised at Bodnant, which are in bloom from March until the end of June.
In the summer months the Terrace Gardens are very colourful,
with herbaceous borders, roses, water lilies, clematis and many unusual wall shrubs and climbers.
In August and September, eucryphias and hydrangeas are a special
feature, and later many of the autumn berrying trees and shrubs. An October visit is very worthwhile to see the splendid autumn
colours. The vast collection of plants in the garden ensures colour and interest at all times.
