National Botanic Garden of Wales
National Botanic Garden of Wales is a garden, park & outdoor in Carmarthenshire, Wales. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £18.85 · Child £9.65 · Family £53.50 National Botanic Garden official: adult £18.85, child 2-17 £9.65, family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £53.50 (more with optional donation); under-2 free. Near Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. |
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| Opening times | 26 Oct-28 Mar 10am-4pm; 30 Mar-25 Oct 10am-6pm; closed 24-25 Dec. |
| Best time to go | Dry days; the Great Glasshouse works in any weather. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Botanic garden with the world's largest single-span glasshouse, birds of prey and play areas. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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