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Group visits to Rowallane Garden

Visitors exploring the Bodnant Garden, Wales
Enjoy a guided group walk through the garden. | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Rowallane Garden is the perfect place for your group outing. We've got everything you need for a great day out. Enjoy the different gardens and green spaces that make Rowallane Garden what it is and relax in the café with refreshments.

Information for groups

  • A group consists of 15 people or more.
  • Garden tours are subject to Garden team availability
  • Group visits should be booked a week in advance of expected visit date
  • We recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit.
  • Coach parking is available in our main car park.
  • Pre-book your guided tour in advance
  • Visit our onsite potter and watch him at work (Thursday - Sunday).
  • A mixture of grass paths and unpredictible weather means we would always recommend a sensible choice of footwear.
  • Mobility scooters are available to borrow should any group member require one.

Booking a group visit

Interested in visiting with your group? Contact us directly for more information and to book via email or by calling 028 9751 0131.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

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