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A year in the life of the Balwen sheep at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Balwen sheep are full of character. They are quick witted, independent and incredibly cautious of anything new. They are happy in familiar surroundings and have a terrific memory.
Read moreFire and Brimstones
Whilst awaiting the installation of the bridge on Llyn Mawr, I was lucky enough to spot a bright yellow – male brimstone butterfly skipping between the knapweed. Brimstones, whilst not threatened, are a somewhat elusive species, rarely sighted in the Garden and usually in spring. Like many species, they are closely linked to their food […]
Read moreFarming and Wildlife in July 2019
THE ESTATE FARM: As described in May 2019, the Botanic Garden covers about 568 acres, of which farmland is 316 acres including 100 acres of woodland. There are 18 pedigree Welsh Black beef cows all of which have calved so far and 6 yearling steers, four 2-year olds and some cull cows that were sold […]
Read moreFarming and Wildlife in June 2019
THE ESTATE FARM: As described in May 2019, the Botanic Garden covers about 568 acres, of which farmland is 316 acres including 100 acres of woodland. There are 18 pedigree Welsh Black beef cows, 9 of which have calved so far, 6 yearling steers and four 2-year olds. The 35 Balwen ewes have almost finished […]
Read moreGreen hay experiment a spectacular success
Making new orchid-rich meadows with green hay has been a spectacular success on our Waun Las NNR
Read moreFarming and Wildlife in May by Peter Beeden
FARMING AND WILDLIFE IN MAY in the Botanic Garden THE ESTATE FARM: As described in May 2018, the Botanic Garden covers about 568 acres, of which farmland is 316 acres including 100 acres of woodland. There are 25 head of pedigree Welsh Black beef cows and 30 non-pedigree Balwen ewes and their 35 lambs, with […]
Read moreOpening times 30 March - 31 October 10:00AM - 6:00PM Admission prices inc Gift Aid exc Gift Aid Adult £13.75 £12.50 Children (5-16) £6.60 £6 Under 5s FREE FREE Family (2 Adults & up to 4 children) £39.60 £36 Family (1 Adult & up to 3 children) £26.40 £24 Carers FREE FREE British Bird of Prey Centre (Centre Only) £1 £1 British Bird of Prey Centre (Flying Display) £3 £3 Contact Us
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We are extremely thankful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and all those who play the National Lottery, for supporting the Botanic Garden’s five-year landscape restoration project.
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