Hello, Neighbour. Come on in!

Hello, Neighbour. Come on in!

The National Botanic Garden of Wales has declared Friday September 7, 2012, as “SA32 Day” which means free entry for anyone able to prove they live in that particular postcode area. The “Meet the Neighbours” initiative will include key talks by Garden staff, behind-the-scenes tours and entertainment. Head of Marketing, David Hardy said: “The idea [...]

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Ghost Forest on S4C

S4C’s Prynhawn Da are broadcasting an article about our wonderful new Ghost Forest today. You can re-watch it on this link.

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Orchids bright and beautiful

Orchids bright and beautiful

The annual orchid extravaganza at the National Botanic Garden of Wales takes place on September 1-2. Once again, nurseries from home and abroad will converge at the Garden for a weekend boasting an enormous variety of orchid plants for sale, ranging from the colourful and flamboyant to the beautiful and bizarre. Organised by the Orchid [...]

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Animal magic in the Garden

Animal magic in the Garden

Come and meet a meerkat at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Worcester-based Tropical Inc are returning to the Garden to show off their incredible collection of creatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28-29. The ‘Animal Magic’ shows will take place from 11.30am. Head of Marketing at the Garden, David Hardy said: “Steve Rowlands put [...]

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Two-day festival is a record-breaker

Two-day festival is a record-breaker

The biggest platform for women performers Wales has ever seen takes place at the National Botanic Garden on August 26-27. Celtic WomenFest 2012 features more than 50 acts over two days and stars big names from the world of Welsh music such as Amy Wadge and Jen Wilson, as well as up-and-coming musicians alongside poetry, [...]

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Family Fun with Trees

Family Fun with Trees

A tree-mendous action-packed weekend lies ahead at the National Botanic Garden on August 18-19 with the Welsh Tree Festival, appealing to wood lovers, families and anyone who likes trees. There’ll be lots of things to do and see including woodcraft demonstrations, tree-focused family activities, guided walks, a tropical Ghost Forest, tree planting and terrific tree [...]

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Fun and Games

Can’t make it to the Olympics? Then why not take part in the National Botanic Garden ‘Games’ instead. From August 6-10, visitors will be invited to take part in the ‘Garden Olympics’ to see how far they can throw the Rhubarb Javelin,  how fast they can run the Spud and Spoon Race, and what distance [...]

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Hawks fly in

Hawks fly in

Black Mountains Falconry are back at the Garden on Saturday and Sunday August 11-12 promising two days of stunning flying displays. Harris hawks, red-tailed buzzards and an eagle owl will take to the air as part of two daily set-piece shows, at 12 noon and 2pm, and there will be a chance for visitors to [...]

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