ABERGLASNEY Gardens, in Carmarthenshire, has won the RHS Partner Garden of the Year for the Wales and South West region, following a nationwide public vote organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

The annual competition, which ran between April and September 2026, asked RHS Members and garden visitors to vote on which garden they felt championed nature in all its wonder.

Here’s what some of those that voted for Aberglasney said:

“Full of character and a place of discovery, the garden is a tranquil haven for people, plants and wildlife. Every time I visit, I come away feeling happier and inspired by the beautiful, colourful gardens.”

“It’s the most amazing garden that has ‘risen from the ashes’ over the last 20 years or so. Such vision and dedication, truly inspiring.”

“Aberglasney is a superb, colourful, rich and varied garden and above all a place of profound peacefulness. The team, staff and volunteers alike, live and breathe the beauty of the garden and every visit returns part of my spirit/soul and revitalises me. It is simply live giving!”

“It is stunning. A beautiful garden that works alongside nature. Birdsong and evidence of wildlife across the entire garden.”

Dr Tim Upson, RHS Director of Gardens and Horticulture, said, “In the often-challenging times in which we live, the beauty and tranquillity that comes with visiting gardens, with their chance to reconnect with nature, is so important to our wellbeing. All our RHS Partner Gardens are on the frontline of championing nature, encouraging wildlife and supporting biodiversity and special congratulations must go to our overall winner, Shuttleworth Swiss Garden, and all our Partner Garden of the Year regional winners for being recognised in our annual competition.”

The RHS Partner Garden scheme brings together independent gardens of significant horticultural interest across the UK and internationally. It includes some of the most famous gardens in the world as well as privately-owned, lesser-known, gems, all united by a shared passion for plants, creativity and high horticultural standards.

Aberglasney Gardens’ Director, Helen Scutt, said, “We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award, especially this year when the theme is nature as it is woven through every corner of Aberglasney. We happen to have all the environments that suit nature including stone walls and woodlands. Like our visitors, Aberglasney’s wildlife, even the otters and barn owls, like the tranquil environment around the gardens. We safeguard nature and nature feels safe with us. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that voted for us.”

Aberglasney is open throughout the year and has been described as one of Wales’ finest gardens. Visitors to the Carmarthenshire attraction can explore 10 acres of over 20 different garden styles from formal to woodland, right through to sub-tropical and modern. Exhibitions and events are held regularly in the fully restored ground floor of Aberglasney’s grade II* listed mansion. There is also a gift shop and tearoom. Dogs are allowed to visit, on a lead, every Thursday, if they bring their responsible owners with them.