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Dinefwr
Historic Newton House surrounded by a National Nature Reserve and 18th century landscape Deer Park.
Dinefwr Park, Newton House, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6RT
Important notice
NOTICE: Temporary closure of the Oak Yard. Monday 14 July - Wednesday 16 July. The Oak Yard will temporarily close this week to ensure the safe removal of the scaffolding in the area.
Opening times for 14 July 2025
Asset Opening time Newton House, garden & café 10:30 - 16:30 Parkland and Car Park 10:00 - 17:00 Dinefwr Castle 10:00 - 17:00 Deer Park 10:00 - 17:00 MTWTFSS3012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031123OpenPartially openClosedCar park
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid £5.00 House, garden & café
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £12.10 £11.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.10 £5.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £30.30 £27.50 Family (one adult) £18.20 £16.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
We have a second-hand bookshop on the ground floor of Newton House.
- Café
- Car park
- Dogs allowed
For the enjoyment of all visitors, dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times, and all waste to be bagged and binned. Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome on the ground floor of the house. We may need to limit the number of dogs in the house at anyone time. Assistant dogs on leads only in the Deer Park and boardwalk due to livestock grazing.
- Guided tour
- Kiosk
- Picnic area
- Toilet
Adapted toilets are available at the old Welcome Centre building, in the main car park. Baby changing also available here.
Blue badge parking, accessible toilets, designated accessible walking routes, some uneven ground.
- Accessible route and/or map
There is a long level boardwalk to the mill pond, but please note not all routes across the estate are level.
- Accessible toilet
- Designated parking
Disabled allocated parking is available near the Visitor Centre.
- Drop-off point
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access/terrain
- Ramped access/slopes
The lift is out of order. There is level access to Newton house through the main front door. Access to the first floor and basement are via two flights wooden stairs at present. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
Car park - what3words: ///crockery.lobster.even
- By road
Sat Nav: Postcode misdirects. Please search ‘National Trust Dinefwr’ on maps or follow the brown oakleaf signs instead. If you're travelling from the east or west of Dinefwr, please use the A40 to Llandeilo or use the A483 if travelling from Swansea.
Parking: Please note that there is a walk of around 50 yards from the car park to Newton House.
Sat Nav: Please do not use the sat nav as this is not accurate. What3Words : Compelled : Trailer : Park
- By train
The nearest station is Llandeilo, which is 1.5 miles from Dinefwr Park. The Heart of Wales Line runs southbound to Swansea or northbound to Shrewsbury. Timetables and are limited so please check online before you travel.
- By bus
Services to Llandeilo. Please check www.traveline.cymru for the latest timetables. The nearest bus stop to Dinefwr Park is on Carmarthen Road, Llandeilo.
- Cycling
Dinefwr Park, Newton House, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6RT
Planning your visit
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Family days out at Dinefwr
There’s always something to do at Dinefwr, whatever the weather. Explore and play in Newton House, discover what’s new in the Oak Yard, enjoy lunch in the café, take a walk around the ancient parkland, and if you are feeling energetic, head to the majestic ruins of Dinefwr Castle.
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Visiting Dinefwr with your dog
Enjoy a day out with your dog at Dinefwr. Dogs are welcome all year round and there are plenty of places to explore.
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Highlights
House & Garden
Newton House is a 17th-century manor house with exhibitions and contemporary interventions reflecting on varied aspects of life at Dinefwr, connected to the formal Fountain Garden with the wild Deer Park beyond. Café on the ground floor.
Parkland & Deer Park
Walk through 800 acres of rolling parkland, meadows and woodland with many veteran trees, at its heart a medieval Deer Park with accessible route and boardwalk. Takeaway hut next to car park.
The Oak Yard
A play space in the courtyard for the whole family, a space for imaginations to run wild with water play and Sied Dwt, the perfect playhouse. New seasonal creative activities, not forgetting Black Raven Books to play and relax.
Dinefwr Castle
The imposing 12th-century Dinefwr castle played a significant role in Welsh history, the seat of Lord Rhys, the powerful Prince of the Welsh Kingdom of the Deheubarth. Cared for by Cadw.
Spotlight events
Visit Dinefwr for a full programme of events throughout the year, from Sgwrs Sadwrn talks to family fun in the holidays, there's always something on offer.
Hidden House Tours
What secrets does Newton House have to reveal? Who lived here? What's concealed in the painting? Join Dinefwr's Welcome Team on an hour long tour of Newton House. On the tour you'll dive into the depths of history at Dinefwr and find out about the people that shaped it into the incredible place it is today. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17 June until 25 September.
Summer of Play at Dinefwr
19 July - 31 August. This summer, Dinefwr is bursting with ways to play – indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. Step into Newton House where the Ale Cellar becomes a cosy Princess and the Pea hideaway, perfect for little ones to unwind with a film while grown-ups relax. Around the house, discover dress-up corners, puzzles, games and a mini figure trail. In the Oak Yard, two exciting new spaces await: the Cardboard Castle brings Dinefwr Castle to life, and Tŷ Neis serves up soft scoop ice cream to keep you cool. Old favourites return too – water play, Sied Dwt, and the Black Raven Bookshop. Designed with families in mind, it’s a summer of imagination and adventure. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Things to see and do
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Visiting Newton House at Dinefwr
Nestled in Dinefwr’s parkland near Llandeilo, Newton House is a relaxed and informal Welsh country house. A visit here incorporates both the historic and the contemporary.
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Exhibitions at Dinefwr
Taking inspiration from the ninth Lord Dynevor’s vision for a creative programme of arts and cultural events with a series of exhibitions at Dinefwr.
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Family days out at Dinefwr
There’s always something to do at Dinefwr, whatever the weather. Explore and play in Newton House, discover what’s new in the Oak Yard, enjoy lunch in the café, take a walk around the ancient parkland, and if you are feeling energetic, head to the majestic ruins of Dinefwr Castle.
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Explore the parkland at Dinefwr
Take a stroll through Dinefwr Park near Llandeilo, a stunning 800-acre estate where you can spot a variety of wildlife and some of the oldest trees in Britain.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Dinefwr
Take a seat in the café inside Newton House and enjoy a range of hot and cold food, bakes and ice creams. In the car park, the outdoor café is a convenient spot for takeaway drinks and snacks, before heading off for a walk or White Park Cattle watching.
Top trails
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‘Capability’ Brown walk at Dinefwr
Walk beside historic ancient trees on a circular route in a landscape designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, with the chance to spot the resident fallow deer.
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Ragwen Point walk
The Ragwen Point walk is a clifftop trail to a secluded bay with stunning views along the way.
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Dinefwr Park wildlife walk
This circular walk through historic parkland offers a wealth of wildlife, including the fallow deer herd, plus a medieval castle and 17th-century mansion.
Places to stay
Dinefwr Home Farm
A traditional farmhouse with wooden floors, and a log burner on the beautiful Dinefwr Park.
Penparc
Nestled on the edge of the Dinefwr Park Estate with a gorgeous garden overlooking the valley, Penparc is a fabulous base for exploring the Welsh countryside
Cariad Cottage
Sitting within Dinefwr Park estate, Cariad Cottage is cosy and packed with charm and character.
Upcoming events
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Teithiau tu ôl i'r llen | Hidden House Tour at Dinefwr
Pa gyfrinachau sydd gan Tŷ Newton i’w ddatgelu? Pwy oedd yn byw yma? Beth sy'n cuddio yn y darluniau? Dewch i ddarganfod mwy! **** What secrets does Newton House have? Who lived here? What's concealed in the paintings? Come and discover more!
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Castell Cardfwrdd yn Dinefwr | Cardboard Castle at Dinefwr
Dyma'ch cyfle chi i gamu mewn i Gastell Dinefwr yn yr Iard Dderw | Your chance to play in Dinefwr Castle without stepping out of the Oak Yard at Dinefwr.
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Tŷ Neis yn agor yn Dinefwr | Tŷ Neis opening week at Dinefwr
Yn newydd yn yr Iard Dderw mae Tŷ Neis - y lle am hufen iâ meddal | Opening in the Oak Yard is Tŷ Neis - the place for soft scoop ice cream.
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Haf o hwyl yn Dinefwr | Summer of Play at Dinefwr
Treuliwch y dydd yn Dinefwr gyda'r teulu yr haf hwn - bydd rhywbeth i bawb fwynhau | Spend the day with the family at Dinefwr this summer - there'll be something for everyone to enjoy
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Creu mwgwd hudolus | Make a Magical Mask with Lucy Donald at Dinefwr
Gweithiwch gyda'r artist arbennig Lucy Donad i greu mwgwd anhygoel - anifail, trychfil neu greadur chwedlonol, mae lan i chi. **** Come and work with artist Lucy Donald to make an amazing mask! Animal, insect or mythical creature, it's up to you.
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Straeon yr Haf yn Dinefwr | Stories of Summer at Dinefwr
Chwedlau, llên gwerin a hyd. Dewch i'r Parc Ceirw i fwynhau straeon, cyfrinachau a cymaint mwy. **** Folklore, myths, and magic. Join us in the mystical Deer Park for stories, secrets and so much more.
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Creu printiau yn y parc | Printing in the Park at Dinefwr
Dewch i greu rhywbeth bendigedig gyda'r artist Heidi Baker mewn gweithdy ym Mharc Ceirw Dinefwr **** Come and make something beautiful! Work with artists Heidi Baker and Heidi Plant to learn how to screen print, and walk away with something special.
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YoYo’s
Ymunwch a’r mes bach, grwp i bobl ifanc gwrdd unwaith y mis yn Dinefwr | Join the Young Oaks at Dinefwr, a youth group for those wanting to get stuck in. Come and hang out, share your best ideas and do things that really matter.
About Dinefwr
A magical land of power and influence for more than 2,000 years. Dinefwr is an iconic place in the history of Wales. Two forts are evidence of a dominant Roman presence. The powerful Lord Rhys held court at Dinefwr and influenced decisions in Wales. Standing proudly at the heart of the estate is Newton House, a family home for over three hundred years to the descendants of Lord Rhys, the powerful Prince of the Welsh Kingdom of the Deheubarth. The visionaries, George and Cecil Rice designed the superb 18th-century landscape, which is protected as a parkland National Nature Reserve, from flower-rich meadows to dense ancient woodland, it’s all here for you to discover. “If you take a handful of the soil of Dinefwr and squeeze it in your hand, the juice that will flow from your hands is the essence of Wales” Wynford Vaughan Thomas Also onsite is Dinefwr Castle which is managed by Cadw (see website) and owned by the Wildlife Trust
History
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History of Dinefwr
Reclaimed by the descendants of a powerful Welsh Prince, Dinefwr Park and Newton House were home to the Rhys/Rice family for over 300 years.
Art and collections
Dinefwr's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Dinefwr on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Dinefwr.
Latest news
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Welcoming the spring in style with National Trust Cymru at Dinefwr
Watch the vibrant celebration at Dinefwr which brought the community together and celebrated the arrival of spring.