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Helen's Garden

This one acre garden is maturing well with a good show of many herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees giving year-round interest and has fabulous views over the Horseshoe Pass and beyond. A productive vegetable plot, soft fruit cage, greenhouse and orchard give extra interest for the visitors. Also a pond and areas are set aside for attracting wildlife.

Owner Info

  • Fraser Robertson
Helen's Garden
Helen's Garden
Helen's Garden
Helen's Garden
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Helen’s Garden
Helen’s Garden
Helen’s Garden

About Helen's Garden

Welcome to Helen’s Garden.
What began in 2000 as a hogweed-filled field has since been transformed into a garden full of year-round interest and character. Part of the land was levelled to create a traditional lawn, while a variety of hedging styles have been planted to shape and define the space.

Wander through the soft-fruit cage and vegetable plot, past a small orchard of apple, pear, and plum trees, and into the rose garden bordered with vibrant blooms. Explore the wildflower area, pass through the Willow Arch, and discover the rockery, Bishop’s Triangle, and Time Square.

Continue to the Paxton Circle, featuring six distinct planting areas encircled by a path of slate chippings. From there, stroll down to the main lawn, edged with native species hedging, and visit the pond, greenhouse, and potting shed. Throughout the garden, seating areas invite you to pause and enjoy the stunning views across the Horseshoe Pass and beyond.

Keep an eye out for soaring buzzards and red kites above, and perhaps spot a squirrel or two playing in the larch trees.

Helen's Garden features

Location details

Helen's Garden,
Plas yn Coed,
Llandegla,
Denbighshire,
LL11 3AL

Directions to Helen's Garden
Postcode for SatNav: LL11 3AW. Follow yellow NGS signs. What3words app: users.fever.inviting.

Helen's Garden openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Home-made cakes, tea, coffee & squash.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:30

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Home-made cakes, tea, coffee & squash.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access in areas. Some steep slopes and gravel paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Helen's Garden at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Helen's Garden. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Helen's Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Helen's Garden 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.