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Welsh Lavender

Jeni Arnold’s stylish wild planting of the steep bank above the ever popular wild swimming pond is a riot of colour. Fields of blue lavender peak from mid July to mid August.

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Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender
Welsh Lavender

About Welsh Lavender

The farm, situated at 1100ft high in the hills of mid Wales, offers spectacular views in all directions.
The farm is a bumblebee haven with its wild flower area, orchards and a veg garden.
Walk in the lavender fields, see how the distillation process works, and visit the farm shop to try body creams and balms made with lavender oil distilled on the farm.
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Walk in the lavender fields, learn how the distillation process works, and visit the farm shop to try body creams and balms made with lavender oil distilled on the farm. Swim in the pond before enjoying coffee, tea and light refreshments.

Website:

https://www.welshlavender.com

Welsh Lavender features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Welsh Lavender,
Builth Wells,
Powys,
LD2 3HU

Directions to Welsh Lavender
Approx 4½m S of Builth Wells & 13m N from Brecon Cathedral off B4520. The farm is 1⅓m from turn signed Farmers' Welsh Lavender.

Welsh Lavender openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access. Large paved area adjacent to coffee, teas and shop area easy 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 Welsh Lavender at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Welsh Lavender. 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  Welsh Lavender, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Welsh Lavender are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Welsh Lavender 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.