Heritage
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‘The early birth of Tenby as a tourist resort’ An online exhibition by Peter Stopp
The grounds of the National Botanic Garden of Wales have a history going back at least as far as Tudor times. But what we can see today is the impact made by William Paxton at the end of the eighteenth century – a country park with lakes, waterfalls and walkways – now lovingly restored. Paxton […]
Read moreTen species threatened with extinction – in one field on Waun Las National Nature Reserve
Imagine a nature reserve with rare species equivalent to the European bison, Sumatran orangutang, snow leopard, polar bear, manatee, black colobus monkey, green sea turtle, giant armadillo, Masai giraffe and the dragon tree? We have one.
Read moreA 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 moreRegency Restoration Project – Finishing Touches
The Regency Restoration Project has been a five-year project which has restored features of a Regency period landscape, created in the late 18th and early 19th century for William Paxton, in what is now Waun Las National Nature Reserve.
Read moreParkland Views – A Two Mile Round Walk Around Waun Las NNR
On this walk you’ll get some great views, get to meet our friendly livestock and maybe see some wonderful wildlife
Read moreOpening times 1 April - 31 October 10:00AM - 6:00PM 1 November - 31 March 10:00AM - 4:00PM Admission prices inc Gift Aid exc Gift Aid Last entry is one hour before closing Adult £15.15 £13.75 Children (5-17) £7.45 £6.75 Under 5s FREE FREE Family Two Adults (2 adults and up to 4 children) £43.75 £39.75 Family One Adult (1 adult and up to 4 children) £29.15 £26.50 Carers FREE FREE British Bird of Prey Centre (Centre Only) £1 £1 British Bird of Prey Centre (Centre and Flying Display) £3 £3 Contact Us
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We are a charity that receives financial support from the Welsh Government.
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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