Introduction
This formal Victorian rose garden has geometric rose beds centred upon a terracotta tiled circular canal surrounding an arbour of bay. There is an avenue of limes at the south end of the garden, and a wrought iron gate in the west wall. It was restored with the help of the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust to celebrate its centenary in 1999. Roses were donated in comemmoration of loved ones, and plaques record the donors.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is now an open air museum, with several reconstructed buildings in the parkland. The site is open daily from 10 until 5.
Directions
The site is off the A4232, 4 miles west of Cardiff.
Owners
National History Museum of Wales
Other Websites
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- Rose Garden
Style
Geometric
Features
- Water Feature
- Trellis
- Arch
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Plant Type
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
0.1
Open to the public
Yes