Colby Woodland Garden


Colby Woodland Garden is a National Trust Woodland garden in a secluded valley, approximately ¾ of a mile north of Amroth in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Extent

The woodland, meadow & walled gardens are approximately with plants such as azaleas, bluebells, camellias, daffodils, magnolias and rhododendrons, along with wildflowers in the meadow.

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. The house is not open for public viewing, but does let rooms.

History

The origin of the estate was the 18th century Rhydlangoed farmhouse, which was expanded by the Colby family, Pembrokeshire coal mine owners, 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 in the early 20th century.