Cae Hir Gardens

Cae Hir Gardens www.caehirgardens.com Visitors to Cae Hir sing its praises loudly:

Absolutely stunning! The most interesting and beautiful garden we have visited.
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‘A Welsh Garden with a Dutch History’, Cae Hir is the creation of Dutchman Wil Akkermans who started off with 3 fields of rough farmland in 1983. Since then Cae Hir has matured and developed into one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed private gardens, having been chosen by the RHS as one of their select Partner Gardens. Cae Hir has become synonymous with the skill of blending the wild with the cu

ltivated, of mass planting of the ordinary to achieve extraordinary results, and of thinking outside the box to manage the impossible – namely to create and keep on top of 6 acres of garden as ‘a one-man job’. Eat your heart out Monty Don. Truly magnificent…I have not seen a garden quite like it anywhere. Delicious cream tea, a wonderfully relaxing garden, nice people – what more could you ask of a Sunday afternoon!

Our Bumblee Safari is on next Saturday, 13th June. There are in fact 2 safaris - at 11.30am and 2pm, each lasting about ...
07/06/2026

Our Bumblee Safari is on next Saturday, 13th June. There are in fact 2 safaris - at 11.30am and 2pm, each lasting about an hour. To secure your spot and choose the safari most suitable for you book now at caehirgardens.com/book-now 🐝🐝🐝

There are 24 species of Bumblebee in the UK, and last week a quarter of them were spotted in the garden by an expert who...
03/06/2026

There are 24 species of Bumblebee in the UK, and last week a quarter of them were spotted in the garden by an expert who faithfully visits every year with his wife during the late Spring Bank Holiday. This year he spotted 6 species, a year or 2 ago he spotted 9! It was this that prompted him to suggest to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust that we hold an annual Bumblebee Safari here at Cae Hir. The first of these was held last year by Sian Saunders, another experienced volunteer of the Trust, and the second will be held on Saturday 13th June, in just under 2 weeks! To book your place head to caehirgardens.com/book-now and choose your time slot!

The Bumblebees spotted last week were:
🐝Early Bumblebee (worker, male)
🐝Forest cuckoo bumblebee (male)
🐝Garden bumblebee (worker)
🐝Buff-tailed bumblebee (worker/Queen)
🐝Common carder bumblebee (worker)
🐝White tailed bumblebee
For more information on all the 24 species have a look at 👇
https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/learn-about-bumblebees/species-guide/

Last Friday was a special day for us as a family at Cae Hir. Those of you who have visited us in the past will have noti...
31/05/2026

Last Friday was a special day for us as a family at Cae Hir. Those of you who have visited us in the past will have noticed the grave at the top of the garden - a small unassuming stone heading a concrete slab. Until we explained what the grave was in our 'Garden Guide', people assumed it was a grave for a beloved pet. What it actually was was a grave-in-waiting, made by our dad for himself and our mum, ready to receive their ashes when the time came. For our dad, that time came last Friday. Although a very private and special day for our family and close friends, it feels right to share it with you all as he made the grave in full view in the garden he made for all to enjoy. RIP Pap.

29/05/2026

The tearoom will be closed today, Friday 29th May, between 11am and 2pm for a private family function. The garden will remain open as usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause🌼🌺🌸

It's not been the best May so far, weather-wise, but the garden has put its best foot forward anyway, and is going ahead...
16/05/2026

It's not been the best May so far, weather-wise, but the garden has put its best foot forward anyway, and is going ahead and providing some cheer during the dull, cold, wet days we've had. I managed to find a few moments of broken sunshine yesterday, and did my best to capture a few pictures with a bit of blue sky and sunshine between the gusts of wind and showers🌦️😅🌺🌳🌸

We are open daily between 10am and 5pm - whatever the weather! Our cozy tearoom awaits should you get caught in a shower of rain, hail or whatever else may get thrown our way!

I had a wander around the garden today, taking pictures of all the bright colours courtesy of the many rhododendrons and...
15/05/2026

I had a wander around the garden today, taking pictures of all the bright colours courtesy of the many rhododendrons and azaleas in full bloom. But that's not what this post is about. Oh no - this post is all about the Grumpy Gardener leaving his tools lying about. He had a day off today, but look 👀🪏🪏🪣 😅😂

A beautiful picture taken a few days ago by one of our Season Ticket holders who kindly allowed me to share it with you....
14/05/2026

A beautiful picture taken a few days ago by one of our Season Ticket holders who kindly allowed me to share it with you. It took me a moment to see where in the garden it was taken...the Yellow Garden 💛 It is absolutely stunning. Thank you Patrisha 😍

Season tickets last for one year from the date purchased, and Season ticket holders gain free entry to the garden as often as they like throughout the open season. We haven't increased our Season Ticket prices for 2026, so they are extra good value for money if you'd like to visit daily, weekly or monthly!

1 Adult: £30
2 Adults: £45
Family: £60

Ask for a form when next you visit or alternatively visit caehirgardens.com/book-now and click on Memberships.

I know, I know, I hardly post any pictures of the garden all summer, and now that we're closed I show it off....sorry 🫣🫣...
14/10/2025

I know, I know, I hardly post any pictures of the garden all summer, and now that we're closed I show it off....sorry 🫣🫣🤣 Today's Autumn colours....

Today is our last open day of the season, so do pop round before it's too late! The autumn hues are beautiful just now 🍂...
30/09/2025

Today is our last open day of the season, so do pop round before it's too late! The autumn hues are beautiful just now 🍂🍄🪵🦔🍁

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Cae Hir
Lampeter
SA487NG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+447538789180

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