Family Days out at Colby Woodland Garden

Published:: 28 May 2024

Adults and children paddling in the stream in woodland, at Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire. — Visitors paddling in the stream at Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire. | © National Trust Images/ Chris Lacey

Enjoy a day out exploring Colby Woodland Garden and the wider estate with friends and family. Explore this special hidden wooded garden in a valley, discover its history and marvel at the trees and sky in the sky gazing glade.

Planning your family visit

To help you plan your day in advance, here’s some key information.

You can find our opening times here. Please check before you travel as opening times for certain parts of the garden may change depending on the season.
Take part in our events throughout the open season.
The Bothy Tearoom serves scrumptious fresh food.
We welcome picnics.
There are natural play areas.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead throughout Colby Woodland Garden. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here
Toilets can be found in the courtyard next to the Bothy. There are baby changing facilities as well as accessible toilet facilities.
If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from a drop off point near to the vehicle access to the courtyard area. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team. View our accessibility map here.

Winter highlights

There’s plenty to see in winter at Colby Woodland Garden as the landscape transforms for the colder season. Look out for the beautiful bark of trees such as London plane and snake-bark maple, revealed as the foliage disappears. Meanwhile the colourful stems of dogwood and willow brighten up the woodland views.

The lack of leaf cover also makes it a good time of year to see lots of wildlife, especially with the earlier dusk and later dawn (many birds and animals become more active at these times). Take a walk in the woods as the sun rises or as the night falls and soak up the sights and sounds for a magical winter adventure.

Natural Play areas

The Woodland Garden is the perfect place for children of all ages to discover nature through natural play. Discover the sky gazing glade at the top of the woods or have fun building a den under the trees. Enjoy jumping on the giant stepping-stones or explore the flora and fauna that makes its home around the stream running through the meadow in the lower part of the garden.