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Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden

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Dog walking on a lead

Can I bring my dog? 

Dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed in the deer park, garden or house but we do have a dog walking area near the car park which comprises a wildflower meadow and wooded copse.

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Things to see and do

A bee on wild clover in Whitefield Wildflower meadow at Dyrham Park

Whitefield wildflower meadow 

A visit to Whitefield wildflower meadow is a real treat in June and July when the grasses and blooms are at their best.

Summer at Dyrham Park

Child ticks off 50 things activities at Dyrham Park

Play areas and family fun 

A perfect place for families - there are two natural play areas, a family trail and regular events for children to keep everybody occupied.

Visitors on the scenic drive down to the east front at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire.

Summer picnic spots 

What better way to while away a summer's day than enjoying a picnic with family and friends?

50 things fun at Dyrham Park

50 Things 

Roll down a hill, hunt for bugs, fly a kite and go pond-dipping there's hours of 50 Things fun to be had at Dyrham Park.

Dyrham Park silent space gives you a chance to relax near bristol and bath on thursdays

A Silent Space at Dyrham Park 

The serenity of the lost terraces provide the perfect backdrop for our weekly Silent Space sessions on Mondays.

Things to see and do

Mr Blathwayt's apartment at Dyrham Park gives you a taste of the 17th Century

A 17th-century house 

Founded by civil servant William Blathwayt in the 17th-century, Dyrham house is currently in a state of transformation following a re-roofing project.

The West Garden at Dyrham Park

The West Garden 

Every season provides a different scene in Dyrham Park's versatile West Garden with its beautiful borders, picturesque ponds and plentiful picnic spots.

A buck takes a break from the autumn deer rut at Dyrham Park

Ancient deer park 

Throughout the year, Dyrham Park is the perfect back drop to enjoy the outdoors - go deer spotting, enjoy a walk and get closer to nature.

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Wildlife

Animals at Dyrham Park

Fawns at Dyrham Park in fawning season in the summer

Fawning season 

Fawning season at Dyrham Park takes place every June/July - where we'll usually see around 30 new additions to the 200-strong herd of fallow deer.

Cows at Dyrham Park

Cows grazing 

If you visit Dyrham Park during the summer months, you might encounter a cow or 10. They're an important part of our wildlife management plan.

A bee on wild clover in Whitefield Wildflower meadow at Dyrham Park

Birds, butterflies and bees 

The floral borders and wildflowers in the summer months attract hundreds of bees and butterflies to the garden.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Sunset deer park walk

Thu 20 Jul 2017
19:30-21:30
Please note this event is fully booked. Exclusive access to the park after hours. Perfect for photographers. Enjoy a leisurely guided walk around the park as the 'golden hour' sets in.

Perennial passions: summer garden tour

Fri 21 Jul 2017
12:00-13:00
Join a garden guide for a free guided walk around the garden this summer.

Trees of a 17th century garden

Fri 21 Jul 2017
14:30-15:30
Join a garden guide for a walk in the garden focussing on trees of the 17th century.

Posy making

Sat 22 Jul 2017
12:00-14:00
Join our gardener at the Old Lodge allotment to learn about the best cut flowers to pick to make a summer posy to take home.

Lost terraces tour

Sat 22 Jul 2017
14:30-15:30
Join a garden guide for a free guided walk around the 17th-century woodland terraces which have been recently opened to visitors after being lost over the centuries.

Mr Blathwayt builds a garden: A historical garden walk

Sun 23 Jul 2017
14:30-15:30
Join a garden guide for a free tour about how William Blathwayt built his beautiful gardens here at Dyrham Park.
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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park National Trust shop near Bristol Bath sells seasonal plants

National Trust shop 

No visit would be complete without a browse around the National Trust shop at Dyrham Park, full of delights.

Dyrham Park Tea-room and Tea-garden great place for cream tea

Tea-room and tea garden 

Serving seasonal food and a range of hot drinks, the tea-room is a must for anyone enjoying the outdoors at Dyrham Park.

Dyrham Park second hand bookshop

Second-hand bookshop 

Book lovers might enjoy spending some time in our second-hand bookshop with shelves and shelves of books for sale.

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Our work

Ongoing work in the garden

Gardeners working in Dyrham Park's West garden on five year Transformation project

Transforming the West garden 

An ambitious project is underway to create a 21st-century garden with echoes of the past at Dyrham Park.

The West garden project develops at Dyrham Park

Couple's legacy gives boost to garden project 

A £100,000 donation will see work underway to create a parterre in front of the main entrance to the house and fruit trees installed in the garden.

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Get involved

The Countess of Wessex enjoys a sample of hot chocolate at Dyrham Park

Volunteering at Dyrham Park 

The house is currently looking for for new volunteers to help share the story of Dyrham Park with our visitors.

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History

The west front of the house

History of Dyrham Park 

Dyrham Park is an ancient deer park, which, in the 17th Century, saw the creation of an impressive mansion house and garden.

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