Llanover Lake

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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

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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)

Events

5th May 2023 - 5th May 2023

2nd June 2023 - 2nd June 2023

7th July 2023 - 7th July 2023

4th Aug 2023 - 4th Aug 2023

1st Sept 2023 - 1st Sept 2023

6th Oct 2023 - 6th Oct 2023

Round Garden September borderLlanover Garden Open DaysOpen Days at the beautiful Llanover Garden.
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Dovecote and borderGroup Visits to Llanover Garden, AbergavennyGroups and visitors by appointment are welcome to Llanover where planting has continued since the gardens were first laid out in 1790 using the Rhyd y Meirch stream to create yet more streams, rills, ponds and cascades.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets

Site Features

  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Llanover Garden

Type:Garden

Ty Uchaf, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EF
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Tel07753423635

Opening Times

* Open by appointment throughout the year

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