Hidden National Trust Woodland Garden
I can hardly call this a travel blog when I have barely traveled 3 miles from my home to the what is one of my favourite locations in South Pembrokeshire. I want to tell you about a National Trust property - Colby Woodland Gardens, which is less than a mile inland from the coastal village of Amroth. The gardens are an absolute gem. They are set in a valley which flanks a lovely meadow with a stream meandering through into ponds at the far end, with fallen trees as bridges. The woodland areas are carefully managed and have several layers of paths traversing the valley with several statues and sculptors to discover along the way The gardens are well known for the fantastic displays of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camelias and a stunning display of Spring bulbs such as Bluebells. For the young and young at heart it is such a natural playground with rope swings, pond dipping, pooh sticks as well as bug hunting. Then there is the stunning walled garden, maintained by the incumbent of...