Laburnam Arch

The Laburnam Arch extends approximately 55 meters through Bodnant Garden, forming a golden canopy of pendulous yellow flower clusters that bloom for three weeks annually during late spring.

Created in 1880 by Victorian garden founder Henry Pochin and designed by Edward Milner, this arch represents the longest and oldest laburnum tunnel in Britain with over 140 years of continuous cultivation.

This horticultural masterpiece attracts approximately 50,000 visitors annually during its brief blooming period, serving as a celebrated example of Victorian garden design and botanical craftsmanship in Wales.

Visitors should book tickets in advance for the peak blooming period between May 17 and June 1, with extended evening hours available and wheelchair-accessible gravel paths throughout the garden.

The arch served as a filming location for the recent adaptation of 'The Secret Garden' and requires meticulous winter pruning by horticultural specialists to maintain its tunnel structure.

Location: Eglwysbach

GPS coordinates: 53.23442,-3.79828

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:37