Activities at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park pond is framed by oranges, reds and yellows in autumn
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Walking

Autumn at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Dyrham Park is transformed with each season. Autumn is filled with interest for nature lovers: a park awash with colour, conkers falling from the trees and a bountiful pear harvest are just some of the delights at Dyrham Park in autumn.

Autumn skyline over Dyrham Park
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The Prospect Walk

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

With breathtaking views across the Cotswold hills and the Bristol Channel, Dyrham Park is the perfect place to enjoy sweeping vistas. The Prospect Walk will guide you to the best viewpoints around the parkland, before finishing at the house's splendid East Front.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Assistance dog
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Dog walking

Can I bring my dog?

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed in the deer park, garden or house but we do have a small dog walking area near the car park.

Views through the parkland at Dyrham
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Walking

Walking at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

The 270-acre parkland at Dyrham is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy a walk, whatever the time of year.

Enjoy great views from Dyrham Park all year round
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Walking

Self-led walking trails at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

There are acres of ancient parkland, formal gardens and woodland terraces waiting to be discovered. Our downloadable walking trails will take you on a journey through history, under the bare canopies of winter's structural trees and to the best spots for sweeping vistas. Why not discover more this winter?

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire
Walking trail

The Journey of Discovery Trail

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Enjoy a ramble through the past on this family-friendly trail through Dyrham's parkland. This is a landscape that's steeped in history and each way point of this walk reveals a different clue from days gone by.

  • Easy
  • 40 mins
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Lost terraces now open at Dyrham Park
Walking trail

The Terraces Walk

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

This circular route will take you through open parkland, tranquil woodland terraces and the formal beauty of the West Garden. Discover the inspirations for the ambitious garden that William Blathwayt created in the 17th century; see what original features of his design remain to this day and learn about those that have been lost to history.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Stag at Dyrham Park deer park near Bristol and Bath
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Walking

Ancient deer park

Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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.