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Llanerchaeron
An elegant Georgian villa, designed by architect John Nash in 1790, complete with a walled garden, farmyard lake and wild parkland. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years.
Ciliau Aeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG
Opening times for 31 October 2024
Asset Opening time House | Tŷ 11:00 - 15:30 Gardens, farmyard & lake | Gerddi, buarth a’r llyn 10:00 - 16:30 Café | Caffi 10:00 - 16:00 Geler Jones Collection | Casgliad Geler Jones 11:30 - 15:30 Visitor reception and second hand bookshop | Derbynfa ymwelwyr a siop llyfrau ail law 10:00 - 16:00 Car Park | Maes Parcio 09:30 - 17:00 Woodland walks | Teithiau cerdded coetir Open all day MTWTFSS3012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031123OpenPartially openClosedWhole property
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.90 £9.00 Child £5.00 £4.50 Family £24.80 £22.50 1 adult, 2 children £14.90 £13.50 Group Adult £8.00 Group Child £4.00 Car Park
Ticket type Gift aid Standard £3.00 Christmas Fair
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Available for functions
Family friendly
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop located in Visitor Centre.
Licensed for civil weddings
Café
Picnic area
Car park
Plant shop
Produce from Llanerchaeron's walled garden for sale in the Visitor Centre.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads welcome in walled gardens, lake, pleasure grounds, farmyard, carpark, visitor centre and cafe. Not allowed in Villa (House).
Toilet
Toilets are available at the back of Visitor Centre, located next to Conti’s Café.
There are Blue Badge spaces in the car park, ramps up to the main site and gravel pathways. You can watch video of the upper floors of the house on the iPad provided. There are accessible toilets in the visitor centre and on-site. Wheelchairs are available.
Accessible toilet
Ramped access/slopes
Braille (guide or menu)
Seating available
Designated parking
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
Virtual tour
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Manual wheelchair available for use in reception
Level access/terrain
By road
Lleolir Llanerchaeron 2.8 milltir i’r dwyrain o ganol Aberaeron, ar hyd yr A482. T1 i Aberaeron ***** Llanerchaeron is situated 2.8 miles east from the centre of Aberaeron, along the A482. The T1 bus from Aberystwyth leaves every hour and takes you to Aberaeron. The T5 and X50 from Cardigan to Aberaeron every 1.5 hours
On foot
Gallwch gerdded neu feicio’r llwybr 2½ milltir o Aberaeron i Lanerchaeron ar hyd hen reilffordd. Gelwir y llwybr yn Llwybr Coedlan Allt y Graig. ***** Walk or cycle the 2½ mile path from Aberaeron to Llanerchaeron along old railway line. The route is called the Allt y Graig Woodland Trail.
By bicycle
Gallwch gerdded neu feicio’r llwybr 2½ milltir o Aberaeron i Lanerchaeron ar hyd hen reilffordd. Gelwir y llwybr yn Llwybr Coedlan Allt y Graig. ***** Walk or cycle the 2½ mile path from Aberaeron to Llanerchaeron along old railway line. The route is called the Allt y Graig Woodland Trail.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Llanerchaeron with your dog
Enjoy a day out in nature with your dog at Llanercheron. Find out where you can and can't take them and the facilities available.
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Llanerchaeron Car Park FAQs
We recently held a public consultation which encouraged open feedback on proposals to introduce car park charges at Llanerchaeron.
Venue hire
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Weddings at Llanerchaeron
If you’re looking for a wedding venue filled with historic authenticity and Welsh charm, Llanerchaeron is available for civil ceremonies and wedding receptions.
Highlights
Georgian Villa
An elegant Georgian Villa, designed by architect John Nash.
Parkland and lake
Estate with waymarked paths and wildlife-rich woodland surrounding the River Aeron and protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Walled garden
Built in the late 18th century the walled garden has been producing fruit and vegetables for over 200 years.
Farmyard
A traditional Welsh farmyard which is home to a variety of Welsh breeds.
Spotlight events
Half term at Llanerchaeron
How many scarecrows will you spot on Llanerchaeron's Scarecrow trail this half term? From Wednesday (30 October) to Sunday (3 November) take part in the trail and find out where they're hiding in the grounds.
Moments at Llanerchaeron by Kumar Saraff
An exhibition of contemporary paintings by artist Kumar Saraff, inspired by Llanerchaeron. Open from Wednesday to Sunday each week until 3 November. Opportunity to meet the artist on Wednesday 30 October from 11am – 3pm.
Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Fair returns to Llanerchaeron with over 70 stallholders selling an array of artisan treats, local food and crafts. Opening over three days from 6 – 8 December. The house will be beautifully decorated for Christmas and Santa will be here on Saturday & Sunday.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Llanerchaeron
Enjoy the Christmas Fair, see the house decorated for the festive season utilising greenery from around the estate, take a walk through the gardens or woodlands on winter weekends. Christmas is a lovely time of year at Llanerchaeron.
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Family days out at Llanerchaeron
Enjoy a day out exploring a traditional Welsh estate. Visit the animals in the farmyard, take a stroll around the redbrick walled garden and take a moment to pause by the ornamental lake. Let the little ones explore nature, spot local wildlife and take part in our seasonal activities.
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Visiting the John Nash villa at Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron’s Georgian villa created by architect John Nash makes the most of the views across the picturesque Aeron valley. Discover a complete service courtyard at the back of the house.
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Visiting the Garden at Llanerchaeron
The Walled Garden at Llanerchaeron in Ceredigion has been growing delicious food for over 200 years. When you visit you can buy fresh produce to take home with you.
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Exploring the estate at Llanerchaeron
You can enjoy a walk and see a variety of wildlife year-round at Llanerchaeron in the parkland, woods, meadows and of course the working farmyard.
Top trails
Trail
Aberystwyth to Mynachdy’r Graig walk
This challenging walk takes you from the seaside splendour of Aberystwyth to the former monastic grange of Mynachdy’r Graig.
Trail
Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden butterfly walk
Take a circular cliff-top walk from the little bay of Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden near Llanerchaeron, spotting butterflies and a variety of other wildlife along the way.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Llanerchaeron
On your visit to Llanerchaeron why not treat yourself to one of Conti's Café’s famous ice creams, take home fresh produce grown in the garden and browse the second-hand bookshop.
Places to stay
Abermydyr
The ultimate woodland retreat, this fairy-tale cottage nestles in the Aeron Valley.
Pontbrenmydyr
A delightful vernacular cottage with a little bit of history in all its nooks and crannies.
Upcoming events
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October Half Term
What will you discover this October half term at Llanerchaeron? Take part in our Scarecrow trail from Wednesday 30 October – Sunday 3 November.
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Stitch and Weave Textile Exhibition
A collection of historic textiles, many of which have never been displayed to the public before can now be seen at Llanerchaeron in a new exhibition called 'Stitch and Weave' in the lower Pamela Ward room in the Villa.
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Moments at Llanerchaeron by Kumar Saraff
An exhibition of contemporary paintings inspired by Llanerchaeron. Artist Kumar Saraff spent time in Llanerchaeron last winter, sketching onsite whilst the villa was closed. Meet the artist Wednesday 30 October from 11am - 3pm in the villa.
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Parkrun at Llanerchaeron
Are you a Parkrun runner? Llanerchaeron hosts parkrun at 9am sharp, every Saturday morning. Take in some stunning views whilst running the route, meet new people and have fun!
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Christmas Wreath Workshops
Create a beautiful festive wreath for your front door this season at Llanerchaeron...
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Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair
We cannot wait to welcome you to our annual Christmas Fair, celebrating all things festive with local food and craft stalls. Open from Friday to Sunday 6-8 December (10-4pm).
About Llanerchaeron
Discover the elegant, Georgian villa at Llanerchaeron. Originally designed by the famous architect John Nash in the 1790s, the house has remained largely unaltered for over 200 years.
Explore the servant’s courtyard (including a dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house), as well as our refreshed rooms and displays including the Pamela Ward collection.
This traditional Welsh, country estate offers peaceful walks around the redbrick walled garden, ornamental lake and wild parkland.
Meet the animals in the traditional farmyard, including Welsh cobs, Welsh pigs, poultry and geese. Find out more about our traditional flock of a rare breed local sheep, called Llanwenog.
Dogs are welcome on site to explore the walled garden, pleasure grounds, lake and farmyard. Please keep dogs on leads at all times, pick up any mess and follow our 'Canine Code'.
History
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History of Llanerchaeron
For over three centuries Llanerchaeron in Ceredigion was home to ten generations of the Lewis/Lewes family. Discover how each generation contributed to the estate as you see it today.
Art and collections
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Llanerchaeron's collections
At Llanerchaeron explore Pamela Ward’s eclectic collection of antiques and Geler Jones’s treasure trove of early 20th-century agricultural and domestic machinery.
Our work
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Conservation work at Llanerchaeron
Conservation work has been taking place at Llanerchaeron to restore the pleasure grounds to their former glory and reinvigorate meadows and grassland.
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Saving rare butterflies at Cwm Soden
A habitat restoration and creation project is under way in a bid to save a rare butterfly’s natural home in Ceredigion on the coastal slopes of Cwm Soden.
Support us
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Volunteering at Llanerchaeron
Volunteers at Llanerchaeron play an important role in caring for the villa and garden and providing visitors with a memorable experience.