SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is delighted to see a Ruthin garden featured on the cover of a national garden brochure.
Nantclwyd y Dre Historic House and Garden, in Ruthin is taking part in the National Garden Scheme which promotes garden sites open to the public for visiting this Sunday June 30 from 11am – 4 pm.
Mr Rowlands, Chair of the Cross-Party Group on Tourism and a keen supporter of nature and the environment said: “I am delighted to see this historic Ruthin landmark, being opened to the public as part of a national scheme and featured on the cover of the North East Wales National Garden Scheme brochure.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to look around the beautiful gardens and also around the historic house which offers a unique exploration of over 500 years of history, from medieval up to the 20th century.
“Both the house and gardens are popular places to visit and just one of the many popular tourists attractions in and around Ruthin.”
The gardens of Nantclwyd y Dre will be open jointly with Bron y Gaer, also in Castle Street, allowing access to the two properties for the price of one and showcasing the immaculate herbaceous borders and kitchen garden.
There will be the opportunity to partake in cream teas in the gardens with vintage cups and saucers. A plant stall, including plants grown exclusively on the site, will be available to purchase by visitors and a bargain Garden Pass can also be purchased for repeat visits to the site during opening times over the season.
Pride of place is given to the historic Summerhouse in the Lords Garden, once thought to be the kitchen garden of Ruthin Castle, as it features on the cover of the North East Wales National Garden Scheme brochure.
Hidden around the back of the house, the extensive gardens are described as ‘immaculate, with attractive flower beds, wildflower meadow and fruit and vegetable plots, provide a tranquil space right in the heart of Ruthin’.
The tranquil gardens are maintained by the Heritage Gardener and their team of dedicated volunteers. If anyone is interested in coming along to the Monday volunteer sessions please email [email protected] for more information.
The House and Gardens will be open during the season, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 10.30am to last entry at 4pm and for further information on Nantclwyd Y Dre visit – https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/nantclwyd-y-dre.aspx
