Dyffryn Fernant Garden
RHS Partner Garden
Dinas
Llanychaer
Fishguard
Dyfed
SA65 9SP
Free Access
Free access (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies 29 Mar–30 Jun & Sep–Oct.
Opening Hours
29 Mar–31 Oct. Please see website for opening times.
Admission
Please see website for admission prices.
RHS members
Free access (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies 29 Mar–30 Jun & Sep–Oct.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Children's activities
- Free carer entry
- Parking
- Dogs welcome
- Picnic area
- Group rates
- Plant sales
- DIY Refreshments
Features
- Sculpture
- Sub-tropical garden
- Bog garden
- Autumn colour
- Prairie/naturalistic planting
About the garden
Owned by
Christina Shand & David Allum
Dyffryn Fernant is a wonderful surprise. For more than two decades, this modern garden has grown out of the ancient landscape, presided over by the rocky tor of Garn Fawr. The garden draws its inspiration from its environment, sitting between the Preselli Hills and the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline.
The success of this six-acre garden is that it works as a whole despite having so many distinct areas. The walled front garden is a flamboyant burst of colour and seasonal container planting. The brickyard display includes intersectional peonies and agapanthus contrasting with the ordered topiary. The orchard has an unusual long herbaceous border, given the high-water table, and leads out onto a species-rich marsh on the valley floor. The courtyard, planted over stony ground, is a mix of exotic, architectural foliage and succulents. This leads us into the lush bog garden, merging into the valley and anchored by a mirrored obelisk.
Nicky's Field, a geometric display of ornamental grasses within a natural meadow, slopes down to a large pond, with paths and seating areas in the woodland beyond. Lastly, climbing to the Magic Garden above the house reveals the complete landscape.
Open to the public through three seasons, the garden offers colour, foliage and form throughout, with a succession of jewels, from the magnificent spring tulips and blossom, right through to the dahlias, salvias and autumn colour. The wide variety of environments combine to create a garden that unfolds as you journey through it. An abundance of sitting places, including a well-stocked garden library with hot drinks available, invites visitors to take their time. You can investigate this place from different angles and perspectives, bring your own beliefs, thoughts and feelings to your experience of the garden.
Plants of special interest
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