The Open Gardens Weekend map of the City of St Davids
The map below should be regarded as a guide rather than a precise indication of facilities or even the open gardens themselves. The participating gardens are indicated by the numbers 1-22 but in no particular order or ranking. Please check out the rest of website and locate areas and the gardens you would like to visit, making a note of their numbers, and then plan your own itinerary.
As you approach the location of the gardens the site will be signposted for you with a BEE.
St Davids is officially recognised as a Bee Friendly City. You can see the details of the gardens on the website under “Our Gardens”. Enjoy your explorations and the lovely people you will meet in our beautiful City.
Participating Gardens in 2025
The standard garden opening times are below. However, please note that some gardens have slightly different timings which will be mentioned in their garden write-up.
Saturday – 10.30am to 5.00pm Sunday – 11.00am-4.00pm
1 –33 Goat Street – Julia & John Mansfield. Access through the house to a garden with many steps and gravel paths. Fine mix of purposeful plants.Kittens in residence and crazy puppy so no dogs please this year.
2 –Erw Dewi / David’s Acre – St Davids Community Garden. Gravel paths but generally flat/easily accessible. Dogs on leads.
3 –Deanery garden – Dean Sarah Rowlands. The swing is for a very small child only – the tree won’t stand anything more! Steep paths slippery when wet. Great views of the Bishops Palace and Cathedral. Dogs on leads please.
4 – Y Gorlan, 77 Nun Street – Pam & John welcome you to their colourful garden full of texture and variety with and one of the best views in St Davids before the building work started. Dogs on leads please.
5 – 101 Nun Street – David & Heather Gifford. All welcome except dogs! Come and admire the view.
6 – Penrhiw Hotel – Johanna welcomes you, Penrhiw Hotel, St Davids, nestling in acres of private gardens, enveloped by woodland paths, river and meadow. Penrhiw is surrounded by a naturally diverse and wildlife rich landscape, including the Wildflower Meadow. Dogs are welcome in our grounds, on a lead. SA62 6PG. She also invites you to tour the gardens of Twr Y Felin near the roundabout in St Davids – a beautifully laid out formal garden.
7 – Maes Glasfryn – community woodland nursery. Dogs on leads welcome.
8 –13 Bishop’s Court– we’re at SA62 6NR – look for the Highland Cow planter on the driveway. Level access for all – no dogs please, we have cats and one is a very old boy!
9 – 118 Nun Street – Clare (the gardener) and Mac (the encourager and tea-maker) Ransom, cordially invite you to see what they have managed to achieve in a short time with their modern house with mature “development” garden. A spacious back garden of trees, sun and shade with a pond. Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on leads please.
10– 44 Goat Street – Lisa and Chris (with the help of Sue) invite you to their much loved, nature inspired, mature garden Located just past Menevia Salon at the bottom of Goat Street. Dogs on leads please.
11- 5 Maes Y Felin – Sue and John invite you to see what they have managed to achieve in a short time in a small manageable garden in a modern house. Nature is moving in! Manageability in old age and wheelchair access are a feature here. Dogs on leads please.
12 – St Davids Nursery – a warm welcome awaits visitors from Bernie, who will answer all your questions about his hidden paradise and how to create your own. Situated at the top of the High Street with access via Bryn Road at the rear. Dogs on leads please.
13 –21 Nun Street – Judi welcomes you to her nicely maturing garden, having been started after building work finished in late 2019. The entire garden enjoys a magnificent views over the Cathedral and valley. Dogs on leads please on both Saturday & Sunday
14 – 15 Nun Street – Jayne & David Lea welcome you to their city centre home with spectacular garden views across the St Davids landscape and the cathedral to the sea.Sorry no dogs – Sunday opening only.
15 –Melin Dan Y Rhiw – hidden deep in the verdant Arun Valley below the towering Penrhiw Hotel is Jenny & Gordon who are keen to share their moisture and shade loving gardens with you. Dogs on leads please. Open Sunday 15th only
16 – Brecon House – A very warm welcome from Christa and Leigh in the Cathedral Close on Saturday only. Bring your furry friends to explore this peaceful retreat.
17 – The Bug Farm – Sarah, Andy and The Bug Farm team welcome you to their historic farm’s Walled Wildlife Garden. Dogs on lead very welcome.
18 – Whitchurch House – Sara Manners-Bell welcomes you to her wonderful walled garden. Postcode SA62 6UD. Plenty of parking including disabled, with level access to gardens. Teas, coffees, cakes and plants for sale. Dogs on leads please.
19 – Caeriad– Alma Joensen welcomes you to her small-scale, no-dig, regenerative and innovative market garden:https://caeriad.co.uk/.Rough ground in places. Dogs on leads please.
20 – Cae Helyg – join Sam, a mile outside St Davids at Cae Helyg at her ‘two acre Forest Garden planted on Permaculture principles’ .
21 – Bwlch Carte – Laura and Sean invite you to explore their garden. Access is **SATURDAY until 3.00pm ONLY** Sorry but no dogs.
22 – Tegfan– weather permitting, Gill invites you to come and enjoy the view with her at Tegfan, 5pm to 9pm Saturday only. Dogs on lead please.