What's on at Dyffryn Gardens
Book fair
Nothing beats getting lost in a good book in a majestic garden on a summer's day. See what literary gems you can discover in our second-hand book fair. Your donations will also help us to raise money for vital conservation work.
Sat 23 Jun 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-16:00
An evening at Dyffryn Gardens
Did you receive an invitation in the post? Book to attend an evening at Dyffryn Gardens and see what we've been up to.
Sat 23 Jun 2018
18:00-20:30
Creative writing workshop
As part of our fundraising book fair we're hosting an afternoon of creative writing with Briony Goffin, creative writing lecturer at Cardiff university.
Sun 24 Jun 2018
13:00-14:30
Garden tours
Join one of our volunteer led garden tours, hear a little bit about the history of Dyffryn and see the garden highlights this month.
Thu 28 Jun 2018
12:00-12:30
Heritage orchards and cider making exhibition
Learn about the heritage of our orchards in Wales and the history of cider and perry making with this interactive touring exhibition.
Tue 03 Jul 2018
+ 28 other dates
12:00-16:00
National meadows day
Join us to help celebrate our meadows, our gardeners will be on hand to show you our new meadows and tell you how we are trying to increase the biodiversity of our gardens.
Sat 07 Jul 2018
12:00-15:00
Head Gardener's walk
Take in the seasonal highlights of the garden with an exclusive guided tour with our Head Gardener, Chris Flynn.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-13:30
Big butterfly count
Grab an ID sheet , or download the app, and find your favourite spot in the gardens to sit whilst you count the different butterflies and moths that flutter past.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
+ 23 other dates
11:00-16:00
Botanical Art Course
Join artist, Debbie Devauden, on a one day botanical art course and learn how to draw subjects from our beautiful gardens.
Sat 21 Jul 2018
+ 3 other dates
10:30-16:00
Make it Mondays
Join us every Monday during Vale of Glamorgan school holidays to take part in a craft activity.
Mon 23 Jul 2018
+ 6 other dates
12:00-15:30
Late Night Fridays
Make the most of the longer days and warmer nights. Join us after work and stay late, soaking up the summer sun in the gardens with music being played on the south terrace for you to enjoy the relaxed ambience.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
+ 4 other dates
17:00-20:00
WWI cavalry re-enactment
A small group of re-enactors will be bringing two horses and some military style tents to give you a flavour of what life was like for soldiers during WWI.
Sat 04 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Croquet Taster Day
Join the Dyffryn Croquet Club on these bank holiday Mondays to have a go at this fun, outdoor sport.
Mon 27 Aug 2018
11:00-13:00
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