Garden tour with the Head Gardener
Join Dyffryn’s Head Gardener for a tour around the gardens, taking in the seasonal highlights and sharing what the garden team are up to at this time of year.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This is a specialist 90-minute tour with our Head Gardener, Chris Flynn, focusing on horticultural expertise in the gardens, how we’re gardening for nature, and the ongoing conservation and restoration work of the Grade I listed gardens.
Chris will show you the seasonal highlights of the gardens and share the story of how Dyffryn was created and what that means for us as we work to restore it.
There will be a chance to ask questions, hear Chris’ top tips, and take some inspiration for your own gardens and green spaces. All proceeds from the tour go back into looking after and restoring the gardens.
Dates: Thursday 23 May Thursday 13 June - a focus on gardening for nature and biodiversity in honour of Great Big Green Week Tuesday 18 June Wednesday 10 July Saturday 20 July Wednesday 7 August Saturday 24 August Wednesday 4 September
Cost: £10 per person (normal admission also applies)
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Head Gardener tour | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Meeting point: Welcome Centre
- What to bring and wear
This tour will go ahead come rain or shine so please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
This tour can be fully accessible and will adapt to the needs of the group.
- Other
Maximum tour size: 15 people Minimum tour size: 6 people If we do not reach the minimum tour size of 6 people one week before the tour, we will cancel and refund your tickets. Normal admission costs also apply, in addition to the tour price. Please pay for entrance to the gardens when you arrive or show your National Trust membership card to gain free entry. You can see our admission prices on the main page of our website.
Upcoming events
Blossom Photography at Dyffryn Gardens
Pick up some top tips on taking the best photos of blossom on a spring stroll around Dyffryn.
Blossom Watch Walk at Dyffryn Gardens
Celebrate the coming of spring with this self-led exploration around all of Dyffryn's seasonal highlights
Festival of Blossom at Dyffryn Gardens
The Festival of Blossom is an annual National Trust moment to help people connect with the beauty and meaning of blossom through activities and the seasonal highlights found at Dyffryn Gardens.
House of Discovery exhibition at Dyffryn Gardens
Discover more of Dyffryn’s history and find out how we’re looking after this special place in our new exhibition in the Morning Room of Dyffryn House.