Family days out at Llanerchaeron

Summer fun

This summer there is something for the whole family to enjoy at Llanerchaeron. Discover the new play areas dotted all around the grounds, visit the Georgian villa for some refreshed exhibitions, and explore the blooming walled garden. The Geler Jones rural life collection is open every day, and our resident farm animals will be sure to delight your visit. Don’t forget to visit Conti’s café for an ice cream or delicious cake.

We are open every day during the summer holidays (20 July - 1 September).

Play areas

This year, there’s some family friendly fun on the farm. Head to the farmyard to find the new hay play area and have a go at weaving wool. Try your hand at milking the life-like full size cow or even making a bale of hay. There’s a good chance to get messy in the water and sand play near the garden courtyard, so don’t forget a change of clothes!

Farm animals

Say hello to some of the animals around the traditional farmyard including pigs, calves, poultry and Seren and Tomos the 20-year-old Welsh ponies. There’s even a turkey called Twrci Tew.

Old Stables play room

Go head-to-head with family and friends in the Old Stables play room with Ping Pong and table football. Or sit back and relax with some colouring in or woodland dominoes

Garden and lake

Around the Walled Garden and lake there is a seasonal tree trail to follow and lawns to run around, or relax on. How many kinds of fruit and vegetables can you name?

Explore the Villa

In the Georgian villa there’s lots to discover about the Lewes family who lived at Llanerchaeron and you can even play the piano. Don’t forget to explore the service courtyard including dairy, bakehouse and smoke-house.

Llanerchaeron cats

Living on the service courtyard are three of the famous Llanerchaeron cats. Can you discover more about who lives there?

Geler Jones Rural Life collection

Head to the far end of the farmyard to see this huge collection of rural life machinery including a steam roller and vintage tractors.

Take part in our family-friendly events throughout the year, view upcoming events here.

Short walks

Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of the gardens, lake and woodland walks. The grounds of Llanerchaeron provide ample opportunities to explore on accessible, level paths. A short, circular lake walk, around the stables and farmyard, to the house and the walled gardens is accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. The Pleasure Grounds and lake offer welcome shade with benches to rest on, and the chance to enjoy some wildlife spotting.

Planning your family visit

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

· Find all our opening times here for the different parts of the estate. Please check before you travel as times may vary depending on the season.

· Take part in our fun events throughout the year, browse them all here.

· Dogs are welcome around most parts of the estate. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.

. Disabled toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the visitor building by the car park and opposite the stables.

· Admission prices can be found on our webpage here (National Trust members enter for free).

· If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to the house, walled garden, around the lake and farmyard. Please note that some woodland trails may be unsuitable. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.