Escape into autumn with a family trail adventure inspired by the popular children's picture book by Andy Hussey and Rosie Venner. Uncover signs of nature around the 270-acres of parkland and garden at Dyrham Park.
Escape into autumn at Dyrham Park with a sensory trail highlighting sights, sounds and smells through the garden.
A volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's deer herd, history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days. From 25 Oct 2026, walks will be at 11am only.
The popular parkland session for pre-schoolers is back for autumn 2026 with nature-themed activities each Tuesday morning in term time.
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
The National Trust is partnering with renowned collector, author, and curator Karun Thakar with three exhibitions at Dyrham Park, Osterley Park and House and Blickling Estate.
Meet the author of the children's book 'There's No Deer Around Here' Andy Hussey who will be up at Old Lodge in the parkland to read from his book and sign copies.
Join a guide to learn about the trees of Dyrham Park in the garden and to the east side of the house. The walk will look at native trees and later introductions as well as tree fashions in the 17th century.
Discover a festive escape at Dyrham Park this winter with a seasonal celebration inspired by the stories and objects in the historic house.
Local choirs and music groups are due to perform on weekends in the run up to Christmas in the village church of St Peter which adjoins the estate.
Join us for a wassailing event where visitors can walk round in a procession with music and celebration to bless the pear trees for a good harvest in 2026.
Come and see a traditional mummers' play in the new year at Dyrham Park. Holt Morris will be performing a mummers' play, an old English tradition often performed at Christmas time, which includes a fight between a hero and a traditional foe.