Blossom Week: Erddig and Chirk Castle among gardens to visit

Blossom Week takes place from April 20-28 and National Trust Cymru has revealed the best gardens to see and celebrate the seasonal spectacle of nature’s confetti.

Espaliered fruit tree at Erddig (Image: Natural Trust Cymru)

The much-anticipated blossom season is now in full swing with hundreds of fruit trees, azaleas and rhododendrons all bursting into bloom in orchards, gardens and borders across Wales.

Each year, the conservation charity’s 'BlossomWatch' campaign encourages people to get outside and experience the simple joy of spring blossom.

As in previous years, the charity is encouraging people to share snapshots of their blossom discoveries on social media, using the hashtags #BlossomWatch #GwleddyGwanwyn.

Chirk Castle and Gardens, Wrexham (Image: National Trust Cymru)

Across north Wales, many beautiful gardens have been under the spotlight including Bodnant Garden in Conwy, Plas Newydd House in Angelsey and Plas yn Rhiw in Llyn Peninsula.

In Wrexham, both Erddig Hall and Chirk Castle have been praised for their natural beauty.

Residents are being invited to meander along the garden's pathways throughout the 5.5 acres of garden Chirk Castle has to offer.

It has plenty of seasonal colour and a rare handkercief tree you simply cannot miss.

Spring is also the time to admire Erddig's 18th century Grade I listed walled garden with Dutch influence complete with extensive lawns.

It features fruit trees which grow in abundance as well as varieties of apple which blossom in late April. 

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Gardens were also praised across mid and south Wales including Powis Castle in Welshpool, Tredegar House in Newport and Colby Woodland Garden in Pembrokeshire.

The National Trust Cymru, founded in 1895, cares for more than 45,000 hectares of countryside across Wales.

This annual event highlights the country's most beautiful spots in the Welsh countryside. The National Trust encourages all residents to check out their local public gardens.