Dyrham Park

Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden

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Families playing at Dyrham Park

A day out for the family 

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

Visitors in the garden at Dyrham Park

Guided tours and walks 

Free daily guided walks and tours will give you a unique insight into the park, garden and house. Normal admission applies.

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.

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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What's on

Upcoming events

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Frosty views and morning dew... A deer park tour

Wed 25 Apr 2018
11:00-12:00
Blow out the cobwebs with a guided winter walk, learn about what the herd are up to at this time of year. Meet at visitor reception for a walk down to the house.

Conservation studio tours

Wed 25 Apr 2018
11:00-16:00
Join our free conservation tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Bulbs and blossoms: spring garden tour

Wed 25 Apr 2018
12:00-13:00
Join a garden guide for a free guided walk around the West Garden as it comes to life this spring. From snowdrops to daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths and tulips, the garden is beautiful in springtime.

Mr Blathwayt builds a garden: A historical garden walk

Wed 25 Apr 2018
14:00-15:00
Join a garden guide for a free tour about how William Blathwayt built his beautiful gardens here at Dyrham Park.

Deer park tour

Wed 25 Apr 2018
14:30-15:30
Return to the car park with a guided deer park tour.

Hidden Water Walk

Thu 26 Apr 2018
13:00-14:00
Join a guide for a special tour from the natural springs to hidden water chambers in the hillside to the cellars of the house to track the 'curious water works' of Dyrham Park...
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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park shop

National Trust shop 

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

A family in a tea-room

Tea-room and tea garden 

Serving seasonal food and a range of hot drinks, the tea-room is a great place to re-fuel 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

Conservation in Dyrham house

Ongoing work in the house 

Some rooms in the house remain closed to the public or empty as we explore the best way to share the story of Dyrham Park.

1710 Johannes Kip engraving of Dyrham Park

Transforming the West garden 

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

The tulips usually come out late April at Dyrham Park

Tulips at Dyrham Park 

Tulips have long graced the formal West Garden at Dyrham Park and prove the highlight of a spring visit.

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Get involved

Conservation in action 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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Art and collections

Our collections

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

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