Plas Newydd Reopens for the 2025 Season
Llangollen’s historic Plas Newydd is ready to open for the season with an exciting array of events and activities on offer.
This fascinating historic house, home to the famous Ladies of Llangollen in the late 18th century, opened its doors again from the beginning of April.
Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby captured the imagination of Regency society. They received a stream of visitors to the unpretentious little cottage which, over the years, they transformed into a Gothic fantasy of projecting stained glass and elaborately carved oak. You can discover their extraordinary story and purchase tickets to visit the house between 11am and 4pm seven days a week.
You can take tea, as Wordsworth, Sir Walter Scott and the Duke of Wellington have all done before you and enjoy delicious food in the Old Stable tearooms from 10am – 4pm daily from April 1st.
The gardens at Plas Newydd are renowned for their romantic setting and rich history. The Ladies adored nature and gardening, and transformed the grounds into a romantic landscape filled with exotic plants, winding paths, waterfalls and decorative features that still enchant visitors today. You can explore the gardens free of charge daily, all year round, between 8am and dusk.
Keep an eye out for forthcoming events, promoted locally and on the Plas Newydd Llangollen Facebook page. An exciting array is on offer for the 2025 season, including craft workshops, garden walks and talks, historical events, plays, performances and family activities, including the popular seasonal children’s garden trails with fantastic new prizes. This year Plas Newydd will also be hosting the first Ladies of Llangollen Legacy week in June with a jam packed week of activities relating to the Ladies, their unique story and the legacy they have left behind.