Fancy an exclusive visit to a beautiful garden – the National Garden Scheme has several ideas

A private garden visit could be just the thing for groups - of friends, a local club or for a special family event.

The National Garden Scheme has several gardens across Powys open by arrangement with the owners for private groups.

It is a lovely way to spend some time with a group of friends, maybe from your local WI organisation, garden club or for a special family event.

As well as a delightful amble around a beautiful garden, tea and cake can usually be provided.

Bryn Teg in Newtown SY16 2DP is an amazing Caribbean garden can cater for groups of between six and 20 people.

1 Church Bank, Welshpool SY21 7DR is an intimate town garden which packs a lot in to see, for groups of five to 30.

Cuckoo Hall, Abermule SY15 6LD can welcome larger groups of between 25 and 40 people to wander round 1 ½ acres. It includes a Japanese-style garden and three ponds.

For larger groups, the three-acre landscaped garden at Garregllwyd, Nantmel LD6 5PE can cater for up to 99 people, as can Eve’s garden in Llansantffraid SY22 6TB which has level paths suitable for wheelchairs and can welcome coach parties.

Glan Yr Afon, Llangedwyn SY10 9LQ is a terraced one-acre cottage garden with glorious views, suitable for groups of between five and 20. Car parking limited to six cars.

1 Glanrafon, Llanwddyn SY10 0LU is a secluded, one acre steeply sloping organic garden, perfect for picnics. Contact the owner for group size.

The Grove, Presteigne LD8 2NS is a stunning seven-acre garden with unique sculptures and over 200 trees, for groups of 10 to 45.

The Malthouse, Llandrinio SY22 6SG, a 17 th century walled garden; flat, suitable for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. For groups of between six and 24.

The Neuadd, Llanbedr NP8 1SP has a walled garden with rare and unusual plants, for groups of 6 to 12. Enjoy stunning views while enjoying your tea and cake!

Plas Dinam, Llandinam SY17 5DQ welcomes groups of 15 or more, including coach parties to explore its 12 acres of parkland. There are wildflower meadow with hundreds of orchids. Only available Monday to Thursdays.

Ponthafren, Newtown SY16 2DY is another intimate town garden which packs in plenty to enjoy, for groups of five to 20 people.

Rock Mill, Abermule SY15 6NN is a magical three-acre award-winning riverside garden in a beautiful, wooded valley, catering for groups of between 10 and 30. Coaches welcome.

Tranquility Haven, Whitton LD7 1NJ is a Japanese-inspired garden with unusual bamboos, dense oriental planting and a tea house, welcoming groups of up to 30.

Tyn-Y-Graig, Bwlch y Ffridd SY16 3JB, a plant-persons garden at 300m which includes a hectare of meadow managed for biodiversity. For groups of up to 18.

Vicarage Farm, Llangynog SY10 0HG is an acre of land set in the Pennant Valley with large flower borders and a variety of fruit and vegetables and can host groups of five to 20. Limited parking.

For more details including directions and contact details to arrange an enjoyable event for your group visit ngs.org.uk/powys-by-arrangement