Colby Woodland Garden
Colby Woodland Garden is a National Trust Woodland garden[1] in a secluded valley, approximately ¾ of a mile north of Amroth in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Extent
The woodland, meadow & walled gardens are approximately 8 acres (3.2 ha) with plants such as azaleas, bluebells, camellias, daffodils, magnolias and rhododendrons, along with wildflowers in the meadow.[1]
Amenities
There is a National Trust shop, second-hand bookshop, tearoom and toilets. Varied events take place during the year, including pond-dipping and family games.[2] The house is not open for public viewing, but does let rooms.[3][1]
History
The origin of the estate was the 18th century Rhydlangoed farmhouse, which was expanded by the Colby family, Pembrokeshire coal mine owners,[4] to create Colby Lodge in 1803. There were further alterations and changes of ownership until the property was bought by the Kay family in the 1870s. The woodland gardens were mainly created by Colonel and Mrs Crosland (nee Kay) in the early 20th century.[5][6]
See also
- National Trust
- List of gardens in Wales
External links
References
- "National Trust - Colby Woodland Garden". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "Visit Pembrokeshire: Colby Woodland Garden". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "Visit Pembrokeshire: Colby Lodge". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "National Trust: A garden in a coalfield". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "British Listed Buildings: Colby Lodge". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- Cadw. "Colby Lodge (Grade II) (6042)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 June 2020.