Dyffryn Gardens

The fountain pool in summer with the house in the distance

Important notice -

The garden, shop and tea-room are open 7 days a week. The house remains closed. We no longer operate a booking system in place for visits.

From forlorn to fabulous, an ambitious Edwardian garden revival

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Important information 

We’re pleased to say that a number of our places in Wales are now open. Booking is still advised at some our houses and gardens especially at weekends and during school or public holidays, however from 19 July you no longer need to pre-book to visit a couple of our places. You can check whether or not you'll need to pre-book by visiting the property web page. Please remember that our places in Wales are governed by Welsh Government Regulations and some restrictions remain in place, so please follow Welsh Government Regulations when visiting.

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Things to see and do

A child jumping over logs in the wild play area

Visiting Dyffryn: What you need to know 

We've opened up more of the gardens as restrictions are easing, however some parts of the garden are still closed. Find out what's changed since your last visit and how we're staying safe.

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International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition at Dyffryn Gardens 

We're hosting the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition this summer, see some world class photography displayed in the gardens.

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What's on

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Eating and shopping

We use compostable takeaway cups in our cafes

What refreshments are available?

The café is open from 10am to 5pm daily serving a limited selection of drinks, cakes, light bites and sandwiches to eat in or to take away. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till, collection points and waymarked routes. If you’re eating in or using our outdoor seating, we’ll ask you to scan your membership card or, if you’re not a member, to leave brief contact details for the Test, Trace and Protect programme. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Stop off at our shop  

Our shop is open from daily from 10.30am to 5.45pm. For the safety of staff and visitors, social distancing measures are in place and we've made changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Dyffryn Gardens for everyone, for ever.

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Our work

Head Gardener tying sweet peas to trellis with raffia

Our new Head Gardener's blog 

Discover more from Dyffryn Gardens, in a look at our new head gardener's blog.

Tree Planting in Pembrokeshire

Commemorative giving at Dyffryn Gardens 

Leave a legacy at Dyffryn to mark the birth, wedding, anniversary or passing of a loved one.

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History

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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 front on view of the house from the end of the Great Lawn

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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Join or give

A view from the arboretum of the front of Dyffryn House

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Dyffryn Gardens on the National Trust Collections website

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