Powis Castle Gardens, located in Welshpool, Wales is located on the grounds of the residence of the Earl of Powis. The castle itself was founded in the early 13th century by Welsh princes. The formal, baroque gardens were designed in the 1670s.
Visitors will see Italian style terraces, statues, an orangery, and even an aviary. Each terrace has a different theme. One has a Mediterranean theme. Another is planted with rhododendrons and ferns. Another has herbs. There is also a lower formal garden that has unusual pyramid-shaped apple trees, roses, delphiniums, phlox, and hollyhocks.
The gardens are beautiful year-round, but I think the best time to visit is in the spring when the tulips, hyacinths, and rhododendrons are in bloom. The gardens are open daily April to September from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and March, October-December from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Hi Sherry - it's not an area I know well ... but these gardens sound delightful. The pyramid shape apple trees would be worth visiting!! Take care ... and thanks for letting us know about these gardens - an important area in Wales' history. All the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThis is another that you could probably visit - once the pandemic is over.
DeleteThat would be beautiful to visit.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure a lot of people can use some garden visits about now!
DeleteHow gorgeous. Gardens and a castle.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great combination!
DeleteI'd like to visit Wales...someday, maybe. This place looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot to see.
DeleteThanks. You, too!
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