Fungus Day at National Botanic Garden of Wales

Fungus Day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales celebrates the wild mushrooms and fungi that thrive across the site, from woodland and meadows to flower beds and lawns. The Garden is home to species found nowhere else in Wales, some rare across the UK, and on the Waun Las National Nature Reserve there is an internationally important meadow of multi coloured waxcap fungi.

Visitors can join talks and tours led by experts, take part in activities for all ages, and get up close to a fungal display showing off the weird and wonderful details of these often overlooked organisms. It’s a great chance for families to learn something new while exploring the Garden’s woods, meadows and trails.

About the Venue

National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, is a great day out for families. Wander through themed gardens, the huge glasshouse and play areas with a zip wire, or explore nature trails and the Gruffalo Trail. Set across 500 acres, with free parking on site. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.

Pricing Info

Fungus Day is free with normal Garden admission, and no booking is needed. Adult tickets are £18.38 with Gift Aid or £16.49 without, and children aged 2 to 17 are £9.63 with Gift Aid or £8.44 without. Under 2s are free, as are carers and unpaid carers with proof of eligibility. A family ticket for two adults and up to four children is £51.63 with Gift Aid or £46.81 without, and a one adult ticket (up to four children) is £34.13 with Gift Aid or £39.38 without. Last entry is an hour before closing.

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