Llanover Garden
Garden, £10
Address
Ty Uchaf,
Llanover,
Abergavenny,
NP7 9EF
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Details
Llanover is a private, listed garden, set in the beautiful Usk valley with views towards the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Rhyd y meirch stream tumbles through the garden passing unusual shrubs and trees, beneath arched bridges built in the eighteenth century, into the calm and reflective ponds, over cascades, alongside spectacular borders within the round walled garden, through the extensive lawns and onwards into the River Usk.
Eight generations of the family have lived at Llanover, caring for the garden and its plants since 1792 when it was created by Benjamin Waddington, the father of Lady Llanover ( who championed Welsh traditions, language, music, literature and livestock). Some of the trees are over 200 years old, many of them are native to China, the Americas, as well as Europe.
The lavish herbaceous borders are complimented by wildflower meadows and striking displays in vast urns and troughs designed by the Head Gardener , Peter Hall, formerly HG at Stourhead and Powis Castle .
In 2016, a former pool was infilled and replanted with plants such as Hostas, Persicarias, Rudbeckias and primulas which enjoy damp soils. The grove of Acer Rubrum ‘Brandy Wine’ is being underplanted with swathes of Hydrangeas, interspersed with bamboo, willows, birches.
This garden has something to interest everyone throughout the seasons – never a dull moment!
Please do look at www.llanovergarden.com or #llanovergarden to see a glimpse of the wonderful garden, meadows and arboretum here.
Open by appointment to groups throughout the year.
Cover image for ‘The Gardens of Wales’ by Helena Attlee, 2009 Countrylife magazine ‘Take me to the river’ in October 2016 Gardenista.com ‘A Family affair Lady Llanovers legacy in South Wales‘ 24th October 2016
Opening details
Prices
Please contact Elizabeth for details of group rates which vary according to group requirements, such as tea, coffee, lunches or home-made cakes. (Please see the Information for Groups PDF above)
Directions
Map reference: SO 318082 Lat: 51.76882 Long: -2.98861
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 4 miles from Abergavenny station
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Cover image for ‘The Gardens of Wales’ by Helena Attlee, 2009 Countrylife magazine ‘Take me to the river’ in October 2016 Gardenista.com ‘A Family affair Lady Llanovers legacy in South Wales‘ 24th October 2016