CAE HIR

'Silent Space' is a movement sweeping the gardening world; a concept brought to life in 2016 by garden photographer and writer Liz Ware. To be given permission to be silent is an idea that speaks volumes, and we happily grant it daily throughout our open season. When entering our Silent Space simply switch off your phone and let the peace and tranquility do the talking.

Our ‘Silent Space’ is at the very top of the garden – a beautiful, peaceful spot overlooking the garden and ancient woodland beyond, where buzzards and kites soar almost at eye level. A simple bench inside a simple iron-work structure over which a zealous kiwi clambers and climbs gives a feeling of seclusion and comfort, while still being open to the elements. This is a spot where peace will come looking for you, and you will fall into its arms.

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Click here for the Silent Space website.

​Come and meet the Easter Bunny himself at Cae Hir on Easter Monday! Every child will be able to sit with the Easter Bunny to get that all important photo, have a little chat and  be given a proper, boxed Nestle Easter Egg by the Easter Bunny himself. It's all part of the fabulous Easter EGGstravaganza Hunt where you are sent on a hunt around the garden looking for all manner of things from Easter eggs to bunny tracks, spring flowers to stone piglets!

If you need a rest before, during or after you complete the Hunt then the tearoom will, of course, be serving all things Easter and delicious! From crispy chocolate nests to simnel cake to hot cross buns to the Easter Bunny's favourite meal - deliciously warming carrot (and coriander) soup, there is something available for all ages and tastes! 

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Ceredigion and district's best independent plant nurseries will once again set up home on the lawns of Cae Hir for 2 days, offering a huge varitey of plants including annuals and bedding plants, perennials, waterlilies, trees and shrubs, herbs, veg, cacti and indoor plants. The nursery owners are on hand to offer their expertise and knowledge to both novice and seasoned gardener alike. (Keep an eye out on our social media pages nearer the time for a full list of nurseries present.) As ever the tea room will be serving delicious cakes, hot soup, teas and coffee to keep you refreshed and ready for a stroll around the garden!

As always we will be at this annual fixture of the Aberaeron calendar with our mobile tea room! Organised by the Ceredigion and District Growers Association this is one of Aberaeron's largest events of the season, and a great place to browse for both plants and gifts/crafts. We will be in the marquee serving a delicious selection of homemade cakes and treats. Tea and fresh coffee are a staple of course! Come and find us  - we have tables both inside and out...

This is a new event for us - a bumblebee safari around Cae Hir Gardens with Siân Saunders, an experienced volunteer with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. A good number of the UK's bumblebees can be found buzzing around our garden, and this is your chance to spot and learn all about them, the challenges they are facing and how we can help them - and take that information home to your own gardens! There will be 2 safaris, each lasting about an hour. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Entry tickets include a £2.50 donation to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, with an opportunity to give a further donation on the day at the Bumblebee Conservation Trust stall which will be at Cae Hir from 11am - 3.30pm, offering informative leaflets for you to take away as well as some merchandise.

Our NGS Open Day, when all entry monies go to this incredibly worthwhile charity. The tearoom will be open serving a delicious selection of homemade cakes, our famous scones or a hearty soup for those wanting something more nourishing! Plants for sale. Pre-booking available via the NGS website, or pay at the door! 

It is as yet undecided whether we will be holding an Autumn Fair in 2025. Please check back.