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Bryn Teg

Amazing exotic, secret Caribbean garden in centre of Newtown planted to remind me of my childhood in Jamaica and an exciting walk through the jungle. High above the head are banana leaves and colourful climbers. A winding path takes you on a journey through a moon gate into another land. Sounds of water fill the air; explosion of colourful intermingling flowers and plants.

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About Bryn Teg

I was born and grew up in Jamaica, West Indies where the landscape of mountains and rivers was dominated by a wide range of wild life, shrubs, herbs and spices with an explosion of colourful intermingling flowers.

I missed seeing all the tropical plants in their natural environment which gave me a sense of peace and tranquility especially at stressful times. So I used my skills and transferred this experience to create a similar environment in the garden at Bryn Teg to benefit my family and wildlife. 30 years ago the garden was a neglected basic front garden. About half of the garden are inaccessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters; the rest is tricky.

A huge number of plants on many levels. All shapes, sizes and colours mixed together as found in tropical jungles. Feel transported to another continent. Even in the rain you will get that jungle experience. Regional Finalist, The English Garden Magazine’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens, 2023

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/dollys_jamaican_garden

Bryn Teg features

  • Cashless
  • Dog friendly
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Town Garden
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Bryn Teg,
Newtown,
Powys,
SY16 2DP

Directions to Bryn Teg
From centre Newtown, turn L on B4568 at t-lights then R on Llanfair Caereinion Rd. Turn L Bryn Ln signed Hospital.

Bryn Teg openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Manual wheelchair access to half of the garden. Not suitable for mobility scooters.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bryn Teg at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Bryn Teg. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Bryn Teg, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Bryn Teg does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Bryn Teg seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.