Listed below is an outline of our 2012 Events Programme ( dates and times may be subject to change ). Please telephone 01492 650460 to purchase event tickets.
MARCH
Tues 1st St. David's Day Lunch, 2-courses £13.95. Celebrate this special day with a tasty Welsh lunch. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
Tues 6 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sun 18 th 12-3pm Mothering Sunday Lunch, 2-courses £13.95. On her special day treat your mother to a delicious lunch. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
Thurs 29 th 10.30-4pm ‘Bring your Boots Day'. Experience life as a gardener for a day and work on real tasks alongside the Garden Team. Age 18+, packed lunch provided, booking required.
APRIL
Tues 2 nd 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sat 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Sun 8 th and Mon 9th 10-5pm Easter Trails and face painter sponsored by Cadbury, £2 per trail, last trail issued at 3pm.
Sun 8th 3-4.30pm Mad Hatter's Tea Party in Pavilion Tea-room, £6 per child, second child half price. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
Mon 16 th 9.30-3.30pm ‘Head Gardener Day' £40 inc 3-course lunch with wine. A very special opportunity to spend a day with the Head Gardener, see behind the scenes and hear about our vision for the Garden's future. Booking required.
Fri 27 th 6.30-9.30pm ‘Ladies Night' in the Pavilion Tea-room £tba. Beauty tips and therapies, craft items to buy, fashion on display and a buffet supper. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
Weds 18 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Birds of Bodnant Garden Walk' led by RSPB Reserve Manager, see how many bird species you can spot and learn to recognise them from their calls.
MAY
Tues 1 st 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sat 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Sun 6 th 5.15-8.30am Dawn Chorus Walk £tba inc breakfast. An exclusive chance to be in the Garden as night becomes day, hear birds awakening and enjoy the sound of dawn birdsong, followed by a hearty cooked breakfast. Booking required.
Thurs 17 th 10.30-4pm ‘Bring your Boots Day'. Experience life as a gardener for a day and work on real tasks alongside the Garden Team. Age 18+, packed lunch provided, booking required.
Sun 27 th May 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw.
JUNE
Sat 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Tues 5 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Weds 13 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Birds of Bodnant Garden Walk' led by RSPB Reserve Manager, see how many bird species you can spot and learn to recognise them from their calls.
Weds 13 th 2-4pm ‘Propagation'. Learn from our own Propagator how to take cuttings, collect seed and grow great plants.
Sun 17th Father's Day Lunch, 2-courses £13.95. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
Thurs 21 st 7am Breakfast Walk with the Deputy Head Gardener, focussing on the beauty of the Garden in the early morning light. £17 inc Full Monty breakfast. Booking required.
Sun 24 th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw.
JULY
Mon 2nd 9.30-3.30pm ‘Head Gardener Day' £40 inc 3-course lunch with wine. A very special opportunity to spend a day with the Head Gardener, see behind the scenes and hear about our vision for the Garden's future. Booking required.
Tues 3 rd 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sat 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Fri 13 th 7pm (gates open 6pm) ‘The Wee Bag Band' toe-tapping dynamic and energetic acoustic Irish music on the Front Lawn. Bring something to sit on and a picnic, £13.00 booking required.
Weds 25th 10.30-4pm Falconry Displays and Flying Demonstrations. Meet the falconers and their wonderful birds of prey, audience-participation flying demonstrations at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Sun 29 th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw.
AUGUST
Sat 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Sat 4th 7pm (gates open 6pm) Illyria will perform Shakespeare´s ‘Henry V' on the Front Lawn. Bring something to sit on and a picnic, £13.00 booking required.
Mon 6 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘The History of Bodnant Garden', enjoy a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about the Garden.
Mon-Sun 6th-12th Nature's Treasure Hunt trail, collect your free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception.
Tues 7 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sun 19 th 10-4pm Plant Heritage´s Plant Fair in upper car park. Specialist nurseries offering rare or unusual plants.
Weds 22 nd 10.30-4pm Falconry Displays and Flying Demonstrations. Meet the falconers and their wonderful birds of prey, audience-participation flying demonstrations at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Sun 26 th 2-4pm Harp Music in the Pin Mill. As you wander through the Garden enjoy the gentle sounds of the harp played by renowned Welsh Harpist Dylan Cernyw.
SEPTEMBER
Sat 2nd, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Tues 4 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Thurs 7 th 7am Breakfast Walk with the Deputy Head Gardener, focussing on the beauty of the Garden in the early morning light. £17 inc Full Monty breakfast. Booking required.
Weds 12 th 2-4pm ‘Propagation'. Learn from our own Propagator how to take cuttings, collect seed and grow great plants.
Thurs 20 th 10.30-4pm ‘Bring your Boots Day'. Experience life as a gardener for a day and work on real tasks alongside the Garden Team. Age 18+, packed lunch provided, booking required.
Mon 24 th 9.30-3.30pm ‘Head Gardener Day' £40 inc 3-course lunch with wine. A very special opportunity to spend a day with the Head Gardener, see behind the scenes and hear about our vision for the Garden's future. Booking required.
OCTOBER
Tues 2 nd 10.30-12.30pm ‘Walk the Beauty of Bodnant', be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden.
Sat 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 2pm ´Storytelling for Children´, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden.
Tues 16 th 10.30-12.30pm ‘Champion Tree Walk, discover what makes a tree a Champion and hear more about our wonderful collection.
Sat 27 th Oct-Sun 4th Nov 11-3pm Snail Trail Week. Collect your free trailsheet from Visitor Reception and see if you can find the giant snails hiding in the Garden.
Weds 31 st 4-6.30pm Children's Fancy Dress Halloween Party in Pavilion Tea-room. Cost tbc, booking required.
NOVEMBER
Fri 30 th 6.30-9.30pm Ladies Night in the Pavilion Tea-room. £ . Beauty tips and therapies, craft items to buy, fashion on display and a buffet supper. Booking required, telephone Catering Manager on 01492 650758.
