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Magnificent Edwardian gardens flowing from grand vistas to intimate spaces overlooked by a large mansion

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Autumn walks through Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn's Arboretum revival 

We've secured funding for a five year project to transform our Arboretum to the glory it deserves.

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Things to see and do

A mother and child in the arboretum in autumn

Explore the gardens 

With over 55 acres of formal and informal gardens there is plenty to discover at Dyffryn.

The great hall at Dyffryn Gardens

Discover the house 

Discover the home of the Cory family and see the wealth that they enjoyed, unfurnished the house is used as a gallery to view the gardens.

The orchid house at Dyffryn Gardens

Discover the world in miniature in our glasshouse 

Visit tropical rain forest, dry desert and grape-filled vinery in our glasshouse. With lots of unusual and interesting species of cacti, orchid and vine it is a treasure trove for the garden enthusiast.

Part of our gardening team looking after the gardens.

Go behind the scenes this autumn at Dyffryn 

Find out what we're up to this autumn in the gardens.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Pig feeding

Fri 30 Sep 2016
15:00-15:30
See the two newest members of the Dyffryn gardening team having their late lunch.

Botanical art course

Sat 15 Oct 2016
10:00-16:00
Join Debbie Devauden for a one day course and learn how to draw a botanical subject from the beautiful gardens.

Welly week

Sat 22 Oct 2016
10:00-17:00
This October half term we'll be celebrating all things autumn, grab your most colourful wellies and raincoat and join us for loads of things to do.

Make it Mondays

Mon 24 Oct 2016
12:00-15:00
Each Monday of the school holidays we'll be putting on a craft for your family to enjoy together.

50 things Wednesdays

Wed 26 Oct 2016
11:00-15:00
Have a go at some 50 things activities and tick off as many as you can this half term.

Stargazing evening

Sat 29 Oct 2016
19:00-21:00
Join Cardiff Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing, learn about the constellations and planets from local experts.
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Eating and shopping

Fruit cake at Castle Drogo

Enjoy a taste of Dyffryn 

Stop by our cafe to taste some of our home grown fruit and veg in our cakes, salads and soups.

Brimham Rocks Jars of jam

Shopping at Dyffryn  

Pop into our shop to buy some beautiful mementos or delicious treats to remember your day at Dyffryn.

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History

Some visitors enjoying autumn in Dyffryn Gardens

Plant hunting and Dyffryn Gardens 

Dyffryn has a very unique collection of plants that have been gathered from plant hunting forays all over the world.

Coal

The industry that made Dyffryn possible 

The house and gardens at Dyffryn were built on wealth accumulated from the industrial revolution.

A child splashing in puddles outside Dyffryn House

The history of the Dyffryn estate 

The Dyffryn estate dates back to the 7th century, it has changed and evolved many times over the years.

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Get involved

Harvesting kale in the Kitchen Garden

Volunteer at Dyffryn Gardens 

Want to get involved? We have lots of different volunteer opportunities available. Try your hand at gardening, room guiding, buggy driving or lots more.

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Our work

An orchid in the glasshouse

Dyffryn's greenhouse is getting greener 

Find out what we're doing to reduce our carbon footprint and what it means for the gardens.

The fountain at Dyffryn Gardens

Restoring the fountain pool 

Find out what we're doing this year to fundraise for our fountain pool.

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Groups

A volunteer tour guide with a group of visitors

Group visits 

Whether you’re looking for a whole day of things to see and do, or simply need somewhere to stop off for a couple of hours, Dyffryn has great ideas for every kind of group visit.

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