Classes in Powys

Bachie Uchaf - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 24 May and Sun 25 May Bachie Uchaf, Llanfyllin SY22 5NF Inspiring and colourful hillside country garden. Gravel paths meander around extensive planting and over streams cascading into ponds... READ MORE>

Llwyn Madoc - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 25 May Llwyn Madoc, Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4TT Terraced garden in a glorious wooded valley, overlooking a stunning lake. Yew hedges and a rose garden with pergola... READ MORE>

Llysdinam - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 25 May Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye LD1 6NB Llysdinam Gardens are among the loveliest in mid Wales, especially noted for a magnificent display of rhododendrons and azaleas in May... READ MORE>

Llanstephan House - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 26 May Llanstephan House, Llyswen LD3 0YR A 20 acre garden, first laid out almost 200 years ago and in the present owner's family for more than a century... READ MORE>

Garthmyl Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 26 May Garthmyl Hall, Montgomery SY15 6RS Grade ll listed Georgian manor house (not open) surrounded by five acres of grounds. 100 metre herbaceous borders, newly restored one acre walled... READ MORE>

Gregynog Hall & Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 31 May and Sun 1 Jun Gregynog Hall & Garden, Newtown SY16 3PL Gardens are Grade I listed due to association with the C18 landscape architect William Emes. Set within 750 acres, a designated National Nature... READ MORE>

Clawdd-Y-Dre - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 31 May and Sun 1 Jun Clawdd-Y-Dre, Montgomery SY15 6PT Sitting on the old town walls, this well established ¾ acre garden features mature trees, yew hedging and landscaped rockeries... READ MORE>

The Neuadd - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 1 Jun The Neuadd, Crickhowell NP8 1SP The late Robin Herbert and his wife Philippa started work on the garden at The Neuadd in1999 and planted many unusual trees and shrubs in the... READ MORE>

FREE taster session with the Abergavenny Rock Choir

Wed 4 Jun, Wed 11 Jun, and more dates until Wed 9 Jul St Mary’s Priory Church, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5ND Are you looking to join a choir Your friendly local Abergavenny choir is run by vocal tutor Karl Montgomery-Williams... READ MORE>

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The Malthouse - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 7 Jun and Sun 8 Jun The Malthouse, Llanymynech SY22 6SG Walled kitchen garden dating from the C17, adjacent to Llandrinio Hall (Grade ll listed building). Restored and planted by present owners over the... READ MORE>

Tremynfa - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 7 Jun and Sun 8 Jun Tremynfa, Llanymynech SY22 6LA South facing one acre garden developed over 17 years. Old railway cottage set in herbaceous and raised borders, patio with many pots of colourful and... READ MORE>

The Rock House - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 7 Jun and Sun 8 Jun The Rock House, Llanbister LD1 6TN About an acre of informal mature hillside garden, with views over the Radnorshire Hills. Over 30 years we have created wildlife ponds, a bluebell... READ MORE>

Bronllys Court - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 8 Jun Bronllys Court, Brecon LD3 0LF Floral Ark at Bronllys Court is a magical food and medicine garden beside the beautiful Black Mountains; it is a place where people can deeply... READ MORE>

Fron Heulog - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 11 Jun Fron Heulog, Welshpool SY21 8QJ Exceptional 1½ acre landscaped garden in beautiful setting within 8 acres of land managed for wildlife... READ MORE>

Maes Llechau - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 14 Jun Maes Llechau, Crickhowell NP8 1SB We moved to Maes Llechau, translated as 'field of slate' in 2016 having converted a long-barn into our home... READ MORE>

Llwynau Mawr Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 14 Jun Llwynau Mawr Farm, Crickhowell NP8 1RS Old barn beautifully located on Beacons Way facing south with fantastic views of Black Mountains. Since October 2022, Pauline has been working on an... READ MORE>

Plum Tree Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Jun Plum Tree Cottage, Crickhowell NP8 1PY This large cottage garden in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park is around ¾ acre and comprises a shaded area, herbaceous borders,... READ MORE>

Workhouse Party

Fri 20 Jun Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin SY22 5LD A fabulously small and cosy, family friendly event! There will be music, workshops, dancing, camping, ales, lagers, ciders, great food, amazing... READ MORE>

Dolwen - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 21 Jun and Sun 22 Jun Dolwen, Machynlleth SY20 8SD C18 cottage Dolwen (White Meadow)has acre pretty hillside cottage garden with upper and lower levels sloping down to River Dulas... READ MORE>

Fairdene Gallery Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 25 Jun, Wed 16 Jul Fairdene Gallery Garden, Montgomery SY15 6HE A private garden and gallery evolved over 20 years designed and planted by its artist owner and reflects her idiosyncratic style, love of... READ MORE>

Ash and Elm Horticulture - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 28 Jun and Sun 29 Jun Ash and Elm Horticulture, Llanidloes SY18 6PW Diverse five acre market garden; flowers, vegetables, fruit, nuts and plants grown using agroecological techniques that nurture nature... READ MORE>

Gwernfyda - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Jul Gwernfyda, Welshpool SY21 0AQ A country garden surrounded by fields with pretty views and a small stream running through. At the heart of the ¾ acre garden sits a pretty C16 house... READ MORE>

Tynrhos - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Jul Tynrhos, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6ND A ¾ acre family cottage garden lying at approx 800ft with views over the Wye Valley. Mainly herbaceous planting with summer annuals and pots... READ MORE>

Leighton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Jul Leighton Gardens, Welshpool SY21 8HH The small communities of Leighton and Hope, originally part of the Victorian Naylor Estate, are surrounded by gorgeous views of the Mid Wales... READ MORE>

Bronllys Court - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Jul Bronllys Court, Brecon LD3 0LF Floral Ark at Bronllys Court is a magical food and medicine garden beside the beautiful Black Mountains; it is a place where people can deeply... READ MORE>

Tyn-y-Graig - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Jul Tyn-y-Graig, Newtown SY16 3JB Plant-person's garden at 300m elevation with views of surrounding hills. Varied borders and hectare of stunning indigenous wildflower meadow... READ MORE>

Ponthafren - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 12 Jul Ponthafren, Newtown SY16 2DY Ponthafren is a registered charity that provides a caring community to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all... READ MORE>

Ty Cwm Dyfi - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 12 Jul and Sun 13 Jul Ty Cwm Dyfi, Machynlleth SY20 9PR Discover an acre garden combining different styled zones with emphasis on colour throughout the year, with modern structures, pergola and traditional... READ MORE>

Ponthafren - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 13 Jul Ponthafren, Newtown SY16 2DY Ponthafren is a registered charity that provides a caring community to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all... READ MORE>

Tregynon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 13 Jul Tregynon Gardens, Newtown SY16 3EH A trail of five small gardens (four new) with a range of styles: inc plantswoman's garden with unusual plants, gravel gardens, productive fruit... READ MORE>

Cultivate Community Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 19 Jul Cultivate Community Garden, Newtown SY16 4HX Thriving two acre community garden run by local food hub, Cultivate. Extensive range of vegetables, herbs and fruit growing on communal plots and... READ MORE>

Willowbrook - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 20 Jul Willowbrook, Presteigne LD8 2ET Begun in 2013, yew hedges create garden rooms and vistas in this approx ¼ acre garden. Discover the pergola cottage garden planted with climbing... READ MORE>

Eve's Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 20 Jul Eve’s Garden, Llansantffraid SY22 6TB Deep borders filled with roses, fuschias, pelargoniums, annuals and flowering shrubs surround the house which is itself adorned with pots, hanging... READ MORE>

Berriew Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 27 Jul Berriew Village Gardens, Welshpool SY21 8BA The picturesque village of Berriew is on the Montgomeryshire Canal with the River Rhiew flowing through its heart... READ MORE>

Bryngwyn Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 27 Jul Bryngwyn Hall, Llanfyllin SY22 5LJ Stunning Grade II* listed nine acre garden with 60 acres parkland design inspired by William Emes. Woodland garden, shrubbery, rose garden, restored... READ MORE>

Guilsfield Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 10 Aug Guilsfield Gardens, Welshpool SY21 9ND A new group of four delightful gardens in Guilsfield village. 21 Acrefield: Mature trees, shrubs and a nature reserve form backdrop to beautifully... READ MORE>

1 Church Bank - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 16 Aug and Sun 17 Aug 1 Church Bank, Welshpool SY21 7DR An intimate jewel in the town with many interesting plants and unusual features where the sounds of water fill the air... READ MORE>

Presteigne Open Studios

Fri 22 Aug to Mon 25 Aug Throughout town of Presteigne LD8 2UH Presteigne Open Studios and Exhibitions will take place once again over the August Bank Holiday, this year running for 4 days from Friday 22 to... READ MORE>

The Bogathlon a sprint triathlon ( time trial)

Sat 23 Aug Waen Rhydd Bog , Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4RB The Bogathlon ( Sprint Triathlon) This event is for athletes of ages from 14 yrs and up. This is a chance for those of you who have always... READ MORE>

Rude Health World Bogsnorkelling Championships

Sun 24 Aug Waen Rhydd Bog LD5 4RB This may seem frivolous but it is in fact a challenging event. The winner will be the fastest person to snorkel two 60 yd lengths of the infamous... READ MORE>

14 St Mary's Place - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 30 Aug and Sun 31 Aug 14 St Mary’s Place, Welshpool SY21 7PF Interesting secret town garden on two levels behind house. Steep steps to first level with paved area made from floors of older houses once on the... READ MORE>

The Hymns - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 6 Sep to Sun 14 Sep The Hymns, Presteigne LD8 2RA This year the garden opening is timed to co-incide with an exhibition of local artists as part of Herefordshire Art Week, the details of which are at... READ MORE>

Cwm-Weeg - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 7 Sep Cwm-Weeg, Newtown SY16 4AT A 2½ acre garden set within 24 acres of wildflower meadows and bluebell woodland with stream centred around C15 farmhouse... READ MORE>

Dingle Nurseries & Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 11 Oct and Sun 12 Oct Dingle Nurseries & Garden, Welshpool SY21 9JD 4½ acre internationally acclaimed RHS partner garden on south facing site, sloping down to lakes. Huge variety of rare and unusual trees, ornamental... READ MORE>

Gregynog Hall & Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 18 Oct and Sun 19 Oct Gregynog Hall & Garden, Newtown SY16 3PL Gardens are Grade I listed due to association with the C18 landscape architect William Emes. Set within 750 acres, a designated National Nature... READ MORE>

Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon and 12K

Sun 19 Oct Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4RB A really tough mainly off road Half Marathon .plus a 12k option Runners can choose the distance they wish to run at final registration on the... READ MORE>

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