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Welcome to St Fagans! You are currently standing in the Atrium of Wales’ most visited heritage attraction.
St Fagans is a living history museum where you can explore the past and learn about how people lived.
You may have been here before, or it may be your first time.
We are The Secret Garden project, part of Innovate Trust, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.
We manage and care for a private garden in the museum and have also researched the history of the site and the people who lived here.
Today we want to share what we’ve learnt with you and give you a different St Fagans experience.
We have created 2 heritage trails which will guide you through the site and provide some new information about the buildings and the people who lived here.
So come on, let’s get going!
Follow the signs out past the café and step back in time with us…
Welcome to the Wartimes at St Fagans trail!
St Fagans is a living history museum where you can explore the past and learn about how people lived….
The Chapel
Every town and village in Wales had at least one chapel. These were important community hubs in the past…
Hugh Pettigrew
In 1897, The Earl appointed a man called Hugh Pettigrew as Head Gardener at St Fagans Castle…
The Dovecot
This Dovecot was used by the Plymouth family who used to keep pigeons for their meat and eggs…
The Rosery
Head gardener, Hugh Pettrigrew, planned the rosery in 1898. He filled the garden with more than 100 types of roses…
Castle Gardens
These gardens would have looked and felt very different in the early 1900s when they were transformed for the war effort…
St Fagans Castle
The castle played an important role in the First World War and was used as a training ground for the Red Cross in 1910…
Meet the trail creators!
Project funders
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage.
The Secret Garden is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to work with adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs to explore the rich history of Ysgubor Fawr cottage and nurture its garden.
