Welcome to
Pensychnant
CONSERVATION CENTRE,
NATURE RESERVE
& WORKING FARM
Celebrating nature within
our cultural landscape
- past, present & future
Pensychnant is a special place - a peaceful gem. Abundant wildlife is a product of its long history. We aim to conserve and celebrate this natural and cultural heritage
The Victorian Arts and Crafts House hosts wildlife talks, meetings and exhibitions which you’d be very welcome to attend. Rooms are available to hire for group visits and talks
The 158-acre nature reserve is managed for its wildlife and your peaceful enjoyment. Its working farm is managed with farming and nature conservation compatibly integrated.
We look forward to seeing you and hope that your visit will leave you with a refreshed appreciation of nature's importance to our lives
YELLOW FLOWER CRAB SPIDER
8th May 2026
This Flower Crab Spider, Misumena vatia, is perfectly camouflaged in a Welsh Poppy in Pensychnant's Garden.
Different spiders have different ways of catching prey: Some trap their victims in cobwebs; Wolf Spiders and others chase after their prey; and Crab Spiders wait in ambush, catching any unsuspecting creatures which pass too close with their strong, massive front legs. The Flower Crab Spider's camouflage is deadly.
ADDER
26th April 2026
This male Adder, spotted by Susan Loose on the drive at Pensychnant, is one of the most exciting finds recently.
30 years ago, adders could be taken for granted at Pensychnant and on Conwy Mountain, but they haven't been recorded here since 2001.
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STOAT
25th April 2026
Seen chasing rabbits by Eirlys Edwards-Behi.
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at Pensychnant​
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​​Saturday 16th May 11am - 5pm
BIODIVERSITY QUIZ DAY.
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Every Weekend (plus bank holidays) 16th May - 21st June 11am-5pm
EXHIBITION BY NORTH WALES CREATIVE STITCHERS
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Every Weekend (plus bank holidays) 23rd May - 28th June 11am-5pm
‘HOOFING AROUND’ – AN EXHIBITION BY SIAN ELEN
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Every Weekend (plus bank holidays) 23rd May - 28th June, 11am-5pm
‘NATURE OBSERVED’ – AN EXHIBITION BY PAM POWELL
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Sunday 24th May 10am
CUCKOO WALK
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Saturday 30th May 2pm – 4pm
BIRD WATCHING FOR CHILDREN
WITH KAYA PARSONS-DAVIES
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Go to EVENTS to find out more...