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Colby Woodland Garden is a Grade II listed garden in Pembrokeshire, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Colby Woodland Garden
Colby Woodland Garden lies about three quarters of a mile north of Amroth in Pembrokeshire.
The National Trust manages this woodland garden, which occupies a valley worked for coal during the late 1700s.
A walled garden within the trees offers a more formal space that contrasts with the wilder woodland planting.
Visitors can walk paths thick with bluebells in spring and observe traces of the site's industrial heritage within the landscape.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Colby Woodland Garden
The valley was worked for coal during the late 1700s, and traces of that industrial activity remain within the woodland today. The garden is listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales, recognising its landscape value. The National Trust took on the site's care, transforming a former industrial valley into a planted woodland garden open to visitors.
Gardens & grounds at Colby Woodland Garden
The walled garden within the woodland is a highlight, offering a more formal contrast to the wilder planting along the valley paths.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Colby Woodland Garden
Nearest station: Kilgetty Rail Station (2 miles)
Open year-round; check official website for seasonal opening times and admission details.
Places to visit near Colby Woodland Garden
Tudor Merchant's House Museum
View Tudor Merchant's House Museum on heritage mapCarswell Medieval House
View Carswell Medieval House on heritage mapCresselly House
View Cresselly House on heritage mapThe Carew Cross
View The Carew Cross on heritage mapLlawhaden Castle
View Llawhaden Castle on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Colby Woodland Garden there are 1 historic properties, including 1 museum.
Within 10 miles of Colby Woodland Garden there are 9 historic properties, including 3 castles and 2 historic houses, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Colby Woodland Garden there are 16 historic properties, including 6 castles, 5 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Facts
A Pembrokeshire valley that swapped coal for bluebells and a secret walled garden.
- Type
- garden
- Location
- Pembrokeshire, Wales
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