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Compton's Yard

The “Courtyard” garden and the adjacent “Wildlife” garden are owned by Compton’s Yard Charitable Trust, (CYCT), Llanidloes. Both gardens are maintained by volunteers. The Courtyard Garden began life in 1982 with the setting up of the Trust, while the adjacent Wildlife Garden, was established later, on land gifted to the Trust by the late Dr Andy Scrase, and was designed by Emma Maxwell.

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About Compton's Yard

The “Courtyard” garden and the adjacent “Wildlife” garden are owned by Compton’s Yard Charitable Trust, (CYCT), Llanidloes. Both gardens are maintained by volunteers. The Courtyard Garden began life in 1982 with the setting up of the Trust, while the adjacent Wildlife Garden, was established later, on land gifted to the Trust by the late Dr Andy Scrase, and was designed by Emma Maxwell.

Vertical garden display is in original pots from the 1980’s designed by Nicolas Saunders, (founder of Neals Yard at Covent Garden).

Compton's Yard features

  • Historical Garden
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Plants for sale
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Compton's Yard,
Llanidloes,
Powys,
SY18 6BW

Directions to Compton's Yard
Access down alley from Great Oak St at side of Wild Oak Cafe.

Compton's Yard openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at The Hanging Gardens.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at The Hanging Gardens.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Courtyard Garden accessible, but with small area of uneven river cobbles to negotiate.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Compton's Yard at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Compton's Yard, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Compton's Yard are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Compton's Yard 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.