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

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A family admiring a scarecrow in the gardens

Autumn half-term at Dyffryn Gardens 

Dust off those wellies and kick start your autumn adventures with family fun activities this October half-term at Dyffryn.

View of the Great Lawn from Dyffryn House

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. The unique, partially furnished Victorian house stands at the heart of the gardens.

The arboretum at Dyffryn Gardens

Wander through the Arboretum 

Stroll through the evolving woodland of our Arboretum and marvel at what is considered to be one of the best woody collections in the National Trust.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Botanical Art Course

Sat 21 Oct 2017
10:30-16:00
Join artist, Debbie Devauden, on a one day botanical art course and learn how to draw subjects from our beautiful gardens.

Opera - Dido & Aeneas

Sat 21 Oct 2017
19:30-21:30
*SOLD OUT* Conductor David Hutchings and pianist Meredith Bi present emerging talent within the Cardiff region in the one act drama alongside popular arias from your favourite operas such as Madame Butterfly and The Magic Flute.

Scarecrow making

Sat 28 Oct 2017
10:00-16:00
Do you think you and your friends or family have what it takes to make the best Dyffryn scarecrow this autumn half-term?

Pumpkin carving

Sat 28 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00
Get creative and create your very own pumpkin ready for Hallowe'en this autumn. We will have stencils, carving sets and helpers on hand to get you started.

Soup kitchen

Sat 28 Oct 2017
12:00-14:00
Keep warm this autumn and try our very own home-grown produce with free tasters of soup in the Kitchen Garden from our catering team.

Stargazing Evening

Sat 28 Oct 2017
19:00-21:00
Cardiff Astronomical Society will be opening its observatory to the public.
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Eating and shopping

The Gallery cafe

The Gallery, Garden Cafe 

A new delicious café has opened in Dyffryn this year, overlooking the gardens.

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

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.

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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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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