Plan Your Visit

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is open throughout the year. Check our opening times here.

School and college groups must be booked in advance to qualify for group rates. As the numbers of students we can accommodate is limited, we suggest you book well in advance. Certain periods of the year are very busy, particularly the Summer Term and Christmas.

Charges (EX VAT)
	Education Staff Taught Programmes.	Self led Group Visits.
Foundation Phase (3 - 7yrs)	£3.25	£2.75
KS 2,3,4	£3.25	£2.75
Post 16	£4.00	£2.75
Additional Adults	£4.00	£4.00

There is a minimum charge of £50.00 per group for Education Programmes.

Accompanying adults are free within the following supervision ratios

1 adult to 3 children aged 3 - 5
1 adult to 5 children at Key Stage 1
1 adult to 8 children at Key Stage 2
1 adult to 10 children at Key Stage 3, 4, and above
Additional adults will be charged the concessionary rate of £4.00

Pupils remain the responsibility of their own teacher, and should be supervised at all times on site.

How to book

Make a booking request by e-mail kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk. or
ring the Education Office on 01558 667150 with the following information:

Name of school and teacher in charge
Number of pupils and accompanying adults
Age of pupils
Required date for visit - please have alternatives prepared in case your first choice is unavailable
Type of visit - Taught Programme, Self Led Group visit or specialist course.
Programme you wish to book into if appropriate
Details of pupils with special needs
Time of arrival and departure - this allows us to plan your day

How to pay

Following your booking by phone, a confirmation letter with details of your visit and a risk assessment form will be sent to you. The full cost will be invoiced to the school after your visit.

The National Botanic Garden is about 7 miles from Carmarthen, easily reached by a direct sliproad from the A48. A map will be sent with you confirmation sheet, and you can find additional map details here.