Gregynog Hall’s gardens are Grade 1 listed for their historic significance and design. The grounds are open throughout the year and there are 750 acres to explore, with marked paths and woodland walks.
Our gardens are a beautiful place to explore in all seasons. In Spring, the rhododendrons and azaleas opposite the Hall are a riot of reds, pinks and purples, in summer our borders erupt with colour, and in Autumn our trees turn glorious shades of russet and gold.
© Darryl Owen Photography
Spectacular specimen trees and a golden yew hedge frame the sweeping sunken lawn in front of the Hall. Many of the original 18th–century design elements created by Sir William Emes, who was also responsible for the gardens at Chirk and Powis Castle, are still visible today.
Gwendoline and Margaret Davies expanded on Emes’ designs creating the Dingle and the Dell, herbaceous borders and rose beds around the Hall, and a lake with specimen lilies, an island and boathouse. As a consequence, the estate required an army of more than 20 gardeners to keep it looking its best. Unusually for their times they employed a female Head Gardener, and many women were employed to maintain the grounds, walled kitchen garden and Victorian greenhouses.
Gregynog’s glorious grade 1 listed gardens:
One of the most important parks and historic gardens in Powys, dating from at least the 1500s.
— CADW
Today we have just one gardener and a few brilliant volunteers. More help is always very welcome! We have recently been supported by Local Places for Nature to begin restoring our walled garden. There is a long way to go but we are starting by maintaining the current apple and pear trees, planting new fruit trees and repairing the damaged walls.
We are working hard to restore all our gardens to their former splendour. So, if you are able to help in any way, or have memories of the gardens which you would like to share with us then please get in touch by emailing or calling Gregynog on 01686 650224.
