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By Arrangement gardens in North East Wales

If you’re looking to organise a private visit to a garden, whether it be for a local group or for friends and family, a By Arrangement can provide something a little different. In North East Wales there’s a range of gardens available for private By Arrangement visits, find out more below.

Aberclwyd Manor, Derwen

A four acre garden on a sloping hillside overlooking the Upper Clwyd Valley. The garden has mature trees with snowdrops, fritillaries and cyclamen. An Italianate garden of box hedging lies below the house ponds, perennials, roses and an orchard are also to be enjoyed within this cleverly structured area. Mass of cyclamen in September and spring flowers. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 February to 24 September for groups of between 10 and 25.

Dolhyfryd, Denbigh

Established garden set in small valley of River Ystrad. Acres of crocuses in late Feb to early Mar. Paths through wildflower meadows and woodland of magnificent trees, shade loving plants and azaleas; mixed borders; walled kitchen garden. Many woodland and riverside birds, inc dippers, kingfishers, grey wagtails. Many species of butterfly encouraged by new planting. Much winter interest, exceptional display of crocuses. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.

Dove Cottage, Penyffordd

Approx 1½ acre garden, shrubs and herbaceous plants set informally around lawns. Established vegetable area, two ponds (one wildlife), summerhouse. Raised board walk through planted woodland area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 1 September for groups of between 5 and 25.

Fron Haul, Mold

Approximately ⅔ acre garden created around 1870, possibly under Edward Kemp’s guidance, and may be considered the oldest ‘domestic’ garden in Mold. The general layout and many original features remain. It comprises herbaceous borders, a small orchard, lawns, a pond and a wisteria covered walkway. There is also a wooded area with a number of old yew trees dating back to Victorian times. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 20.

Garthewin, Llanfairtalhaiarn

Valley garden with ponds and woodland areas. Much of the eight acres have been reclaimed and redesigned providing a younger garden with a great variety of azaleas, rhododendrons and young trees, all within a framework of mature shrubs and trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 1 November.

Primrose Cottage, Llanfairtalhaiarn

Small cottage garden on south west facing sloped site, terraced with stone walls and steps to different areas- inc wildlife pond, raised ponds, gravel planting, small herbaceous borders, lawned area, mini orchard, Japanese style courtyard and seating areas. Lovingly developed over the years, still making mistakes and and still a work in progress. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 23 June for groups of up to 20.

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