Bryngarw becomes part of National Forest for Wales
We are pleased to announce that Bryngarw Country Park is now a part of the National Forest for Wales, recognising our commitment to creating an exemplar woodland space. First Minister Mark Drakeford and Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS visited Bryngarw Country Park earlier this month to announce its new status. The National Forest, …
Christmas trees on sale at B-Leaf from 25th November
Our on-site garden centre, B-Leaf, will have award-winning Gower Fresh Christmas trees for sale from Saturday 25th November! This year they will be stocking Fraser Fir non-drop trees in a variety of different sizes, 4-5ft from £22.50, 5-6ft from £29.00, 6-7ft from £42.50 and 7-9ft from £48.00. As well as trees, the shop will be …
What you can see in Bryngarw this Winter
There’s lots of amazing things to see in Bryngarw during the Winter months, look out for the following when you visit us: Festive Sights A bright splash of colour at this time of year, look out for the eye-catching red berries of the Holly tree as you wander around the park. Did you know, Holly …
Join Ranger Adam on a Mushroom Hunt
Join Ranger Adam for a Bryngarw Mushroom Hunt on Tuesday 21st November! Discover and learn about the weird and wonderful world of wild mushrooms and fungi and look at the wonderful things going on at Bryngarw Country Park. Please bring a camera and weather appropriate clothing and footwear as we will be venturing off the …
Winter at Bryngarw Country Park
There is lots of fun to be had at Bryngarw Country Park this winter! Wooden Reindeer Trail Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December from 11am to 3pm Santa has lost his reindeer in Bryngarw – can you help find them? Collect your map and reindeer food (£3.50) from the Visitor Centre …
4 Ways a Trip to Bryngarw Can Boost Your Wellbeing
There’s more to enjoying a day out at Bryngarw Country Park than you might think. As well as being good fun, spending time in a natural environment like ours can have real benefits for your health and wellbeing. Here are just some of the ways in which a visit to the park could give you …
Take part in our annual Pumpkin Carving Competition
Unleash your creativity at home and carve a prize-winning pumpkin for our Woodland Garden trail. They can be any shape or size, spooky or friendly, simple or intricate, you can even paint or decorate them if you prefer! The pumpkins will be available to see in the Woodland Garden (between Bryngarw House and B-Leaf) between …
Take part in our Autumn Photo Competition
You’re invited to take part in Bryngarw Country Park’s Autumn Photo Competition for a chance to win a 4-5ft Christmas tree from B-Leaf! All you need to do is take a photo (or many) in the park between Monday 11th September and Thursday 30th November 2023, post in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, tagging us …
Bryngarw Volunteers are ‘buzzing’ with rare bee species find
We are ‘buzzing’ with this un-bee-lievable news from Bryngarw Park Volunteer Group! Our meadows are now home to the Downland Villa bee-fly (Villa modesta), which in Wales is known only from Monmouthshire. It was formerly a very rare species that was presumed extinct in Britain as recently as 2000 but was rediscovered in the Cotswolds. …
Bryngarw Café summer menu launching on 3rd August 2023
Bryngarw Café summer menu will officially launch on Thursday 3rd August 2023! With some delicious new additions including artisan baguettes, there’s plenty to choose from when visiting over the summer holidays. Our cafe is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily, and all the family are welcome including four-legged friends, we just ask that owners abide …