Family days out at Dinefwr

Child exploring Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales — Family exploring the estate at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales | © National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor

There’s always something to do at Dinefwr, whatever the weather. Explore the spacious rooms of the House, discover what’s new in Fairy Village, enjoy lunch in the café, take a walk around the ancient Welsh parkland and woodlands, or if you are feeling energetic, head to the majestic ruins of Dinefwr Castle.

Planning your family visit

To help you plan your day out in advance, here’s some key information:

You can find all our opening times here for the different parts of the estate. Please check before you travel as opening times for certain areas may change depending on the season.
Dogs are welcome around most parts of the estate and in the house and café. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.
Toilets can be found in the visitor’s centre at the car park and within the basement of Newton House. Disabled toilets and changing facilities are in the visitor’s centre at the car park.
Admission prices can be found on our webpage here (National Trust members enter for free).
If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to Newton House. Accessible, level paths can be found to the front of Newton House, but please note that some trails may be unsuitable and there is no lift inside the house. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.

May half term at Dinefwr

Join us at Dinefwr this May half term (Saturday 25 May - Sunday 2 June) for fun and exploration, in Newton House and around the Estate.

Reconnect with nature as you explore the Garden and parkland, see the bluebells in blossom and the trees bursting with life, visit the White Park calves and walk up to Dinefwr castle for incredible views of the valley beyond. Look out for our herd of Fallow deer as they graze beside the House while you enjoy a snack in our cafe.

Inside the House there is plenty of space to roam around. Enjoy games in the drawing room and wonderful dressing up costumes that match the portrait paintings. Don’t forget to do the LEGO minifigure trail - they will all have been moved to new locations for half-term. Will you find them all?

Take part in our family-friendly events throughout the year, view upcoming events here.

Walks at Dinefwr

Escape into nature and enjoy the beauty of Dinefwr’s 800 acres of woodland, veteran trees and parkland. The impressive ruins of Dinefwr castle tower above the Estate and a trail leads to the Castle from the car park, with the reward of a truly magnificent view of the whole Towy valley. Dinefwr is full of many species of birds and wildlife and the resident herd of Fallow deer can often be spotted grazing nearby the House.