Name: Colby Woodland Garden
Rating: 5.0

Colby Woodland Garden

Colby Woodland Garden, Narberth, UK

1-99 Years

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Colby Woodland Garden set in a tranquil secret valley this hidden woodland garden with a rich industrial past is full of surprises. Spring brings carpets of bluebells, crocuses, and daffodils, then swathes of camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas, followed by hydrangeas and the summer wildflowers. Enjoy shady woodland walks, the wildflower meadow and colourful walled garden in summer, and the marvellous colours of acers, dogwoods and sweet-gum in autumn.

Explore the meadow with its lovely stream, stepping stones, log bridge and abundant dragonflies and butterflies. Build dens in the woods, cook your own food at one of our campfires or play on the rope swings, or why not just bring a picnic, let the kids play in the stream and relax?

Discover the secret past, hidden wildlife and rich history in the Bothy, watch a video of Colby through the seasons or explore Pembrokeshire with the virtual tour. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Woodland Garden: An 18th-century coalfield transformed into a hidden woodland garden covering eight acres.
Meadows: In between two woodlands 4 acres of flood meadow full of indigenous wild flowers.
Walled garden: A walled garden with a fantastic formal flora display as well as sculptures, a water feature and a Victorian Gothic gazebo.
Craft Gallery: The Loft Gallery features locally made and designed crafts and artwork by Pembrokeshire craft makers.
Estate: A 900-acre estate of woodland and farm land with paths and trails.
Coast: A walk from the garden down to the village to the sandy beach at Amroth.
Family Days out at Colby Woodland Garden: Enjoy a day out exploring Colby Woodland Garden and the wider estate with friends and family. Explore this special hidden wooded garden in a valley, discover its history and marvel at the trees and sky in the sky gazing glade.
Visiting the garden at Colby Woodland Garden: With an industrial past and set in a tranquil secret valley, Colby Woodland Garden is full of surprises. Enjoy shady woodland walks, the wildflower meadow and colourful walled garden. Explore the meadow with its stream, stepping-stones and log bridge and build dens in the woods or take part in one of the seasonal trails. There’s lots to discover when you visit Colby.
Wildlife at Colby Woodland Garden: Binoculars at the ready, Colby Woodland Garden is wonderful for wildlife spotting with creatures great and small calling the wooded valley home. Take a walk through the woods and see how many you can see.
History of Colby Woodland Garden: Colby Woodland Garden wasn’t always a haven of tranquillity. The site played an active part in Pembrokeshire’s coal industry during the late 1700s and you can still discover reminders of Colby's industrial past dotted around the eight-acre grounds and wider estate today.
Volunteering at Colby Woodland Garden: Join in and be a part of an incredible team at Colby Woodland Garden. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and expand your horizons. Here are just some of the roles you could consider.

Facilities

Parking: Lower car park 50 yards, upper car park 250 yards. Parking charges apply (COINS only). NT Members and Blue Badge holders park free. Charge for a car is £3.50 for up to 3 hours or £7 daily.
Dogs allowed: Dogs welcome in the main garden, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the walled garden.

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Colby Woodland Garden walk: Explore secret spaces and historical features on this lovely family walk, with plenty of wildlife to discover along the way. Visit the Walled Garden, meadows and follow woodland paths with glimpses of the sea from the highest viewpoint. There are spots for a picnic and the option of a longer trail to Amroth beach and village if you’d like a longer adventure.
Lydstep cliffs and caverns walk: A great clifftop walk for sea views and wildlife watching. The grassland is rich in wildflowers and butterflies, while the cliffs are home to choughs, fulmars and gulls. On clear days you can see Lundy Island and the Somerset coast, and you might be lucky enough to spot dolphins or porpoises offshore.
Stackpole Estate wildlife walk: Take in some of the finest wildlife habitats in Pembrokeshire on this coastal wildlife walk. Discover limestone cliffs with breeding seabirds including guillemots, as well as beaches, dunes and freshwater lakes with lilies and the chance to spot otters.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Woodland: 10:00 - 17:00
Walled garden: 10:00 - 16:00
The Gallery: 10:00 - 16:30
Tea-room: 10:00 - 16:00
Visitor Welcome Centre and Second-hand Bookshop: 10:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/colby-woodland-garden#place-opening-times

Address: Colby Woodland Garden, Narberth, UK

Post Code: SA67 8PP

Council: Pembrokeshire

County: Dyfed

By road: Follow brown signs from A477 Tenby to Carmarthen road or off coast road at Amroth Castle caravan park.
On foot: 3/4 mile walk from Amroth via public footpath beside the Amroth Arms.
By train: Kilgetty 2½ miles.
By bus: The nearest bus stop is located in Amroth – served by the 351 Tenby to Pendine route, including stops at Saundersfoot and Kilgetty.
Parking: Lower car park 50 yards, upper car park 250 yards. Parking charges apply (COINS only). NT Members and Blue Badge holders park free. Charge for a car is £3.50 for up to 3 hours or £7 daily.