Glorious Gardens of South Wales

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Morning departure from your local pick-up point then we drive west into Wales arriving in Swansea late afternoon, making suitable comfort stops on route. Evening meal at the hotel.

Day 2 This morning we travel to Colby Woodland Garden; here we can explore the secret garden, discover the industrial history and relax in the book shop and tea room. This afternoon we head to Carmarthen, the oldest city in Wales. We have free time to explore and sightsee before returning to our hotel.

Day 3 This morning we travel to the international award winning National Botanic Garden of Wales. Explore an inspiring range of themed gardens that incorporate a blend of the modern and historical, all set in a Regency landscape with Lord Fosters Glass House as the centre piece.
This afternoon we head to Abergwili Junction Station, here we join the Gwili Railway and enjoy a 1.5-hour journey with a delicious cream tea. We travel through breath-taking countryside surroundings, stepping back in time to more genteel days. After our rail journey we travel back to the hotel, making a short stop in Kidwelly if time permits.

Day 4 This morning we travel to the outskirts of Cardiff and visit the beautiful Dyffryn Gardens. We explore this Edwardian Garden which boasts over 55 acres of horticultural varieties which includes a wonderful arboretum, garden rooms and exotic glass houses. This afternoon we travel to the market town of Cowbridge where you are free to explore at leisure. We recommend a visit to the Physic Garden with its glorious display of medicinal plants and herbs that would traditionally have been used for healing, cooking and dyeing fabrics.

Day 5 Departing after breakfast we commence our return journey making suitable comfort stops on the way. Arriving back in our local area about 6.30pm.