Family days out at Llanerchaeron
Enjoy a day out exploring the gardens, traditional stables, farmyard, lake and woodland walks. See what animals are on the farmyard and visit the vintage carts, tractors and steam roller in the barns. Let the little ones explore nature, spot local wildlife and take part in our seasonal activities.
Winter at Llanerchaeron
Opening every weekend for winter walks around the garden and lake. You may spot some of the animals on the farm - or will they be hiding in their huts snuggling in the hay on colder days? Look out for the pigs, chickens and ducks.
Bring a picnic or a flask with you to enjoy during your winter walk.
Planning is underway for the Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair (6-8 December) there'll be over 70 stallholders selling local food and crafts at the event, alongside a special guest on Saturday and Sunday - find Santa in the Gardener's Bothy (no need to book).
The house opens its doors for the weekend of the Christmas Fair - visit to see if Eira, our house cat, can convince Mwg, our courtyard cat, about the magic of Christmas.
Learn more about our events here
Explore the Villa
In the Georgian villa (house) there’s lots to discover about the Lewes family who lived at Llanerchaeron. Don’t forget to explore the service courtyard including dairy, bakehouse and smoke-house. You might even come across one of our three famous Llanerchaeron cats, Eira - she's often see around the house.
Farmyard & Geler Jones Collection
Visit the traditional farmyard, discover the different buildings and see some of our resident animals. You may come across pigs, calves, poultry or our Welsh ponies.
At the far end of the farmyard you'll find the Geler Jones Collection, a display of traditional rural machinery, both agricultural and domestic, including vintage tractors and a steam roller.
Old Stables play room
Take some time in the old Stables playroom to challenge your family to a game of ping pong or table football, or take a moment to relax colouring in or playing dominoes.
Garden and lake
Take in the seasons in the Walled Garden and discover what they have growing when you visit, you can also pick up a seasonal tree trail.
Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of the gardens, lake and woodland walks. The grounds within Llanerchaeron provide ample opportunities to explore accessible, level paths. A short, circular lake walk, around the stables and farmyard, to the house and the walled garden is accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. The Please 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 Llanerchaeron. 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.