Dyffryn Gardens voted the most special place in Wales

Dyffryn Gardens took a third of the vote to be named the most Special Place in Wales

Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan has been voted as the most special place in Wales.

Thousands of people across the country voted for 12 weeks as part of National Trust Wales' search to find the nation's most treasured place.

The Edwardian gardens scooped more than a third of the final votes and was nominated for its breathtaking landscaped gardens.

The Special Places award was won by Penarth Pier last year.

Dyffryn Gardens beat competition from Rhossili, Gower; Snowdonia; Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Carmarthenshire and Gladstone's Library, near Hawarden, Flintshire to be named the most special place.

Rhossili, Gower was in the running for the award

Snowdonia attracted votes in the award competition

Dolaucothi Gold Mines in Carmarthenshire are a firm favourite

Gladstone's Library, near Hawarden, was competing for the award

Visitors enjoying a visit to Dyffryn Gardens