Barcode project puts Wales Number 1 in the world

Wales has become the first country in the world to DNA barcode all its flowering plants. This scientific breakthrough opens up huge potential for the future of plant conservation and human health. The work to make Wales No 1 in the world was carried out at the National Botanic Garden in collaboration with Amgueddfa Cymru-National [...]

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Digging in to unearth treasures of the past

The South Wales Evening Post have taken a shine to our archaeological dig.

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Support the bee team

Support the bee team

‘We Need Bees’ – Theatr na n’Og’s brand new show for young children – is coming to the National Botanic Garden on Saturday July 21. It tells the story of Bertie, who dreams of pollinating the wild flowers in the countryside like his highly-decorated bee friend Bron. He is, instead, sent off to pollinate boring [...]

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Day of Dance

Day of Dance

Dancers from all over Wales and beyond will be converging on the National Botanic Garden for a day of dance on Saturday July 14. The first step in this colourful day of dance is taken at 10.30am when all participants take part in the Big Parade from the Garden’s entrance up the Broadwalk. Then, the [...]

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A world music feast

There’s a world of music to be heard at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Sunday July 8. Taking centre stage at the Carmarthenshire attraction is Ffestiva! – a showcase celebrating the diverse cultures that exist in West Wales – including Welsh ones! It will also feature the beats of Brazil, the sounds of [...]

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