Guided walk: the archaeology of Dyrham Park
Join expert archaeology volunteer guides on a walk to find out what lies beneath the 270-acre site with an overview of the history of the area plus some highlights of finds uncovered over the years.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
From deer park earthworks, pillow mounds, a horse engine, water tanks and more, find out how the use of the park has developed over time and what these can tell us about life at Dyrham in years gone by. The walk will go into areas not normally open to the public. It will start at visitor reception and go through the parkland and finish down by the house and garden. The walks are free of charge but booking is essential to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
The event is aimed at adults but open to all.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception by the car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the great outdoors with sturdy footwear as the walk is steep and uneven in places.
- Accessibility
The walk is steep and uneven in places. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please note the volunteer guides will be available to talk about archaeology at Dyrham on the same afternoons as the guided walks in the house which has level access.
Upcoming events
Guided parkland walks
An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.
Nature tots at Old Lodge
The popular session for pre-schoolers is back in March 2025 with nature activities each Tuesday morning in term time until mid October.
Guided garden walks
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
Hidden water walk
Join a guide for a special tour to find out about the natural springs and hidden water chambers in the hillside to the mysterious underground well and stone structure by the lake to track the 'curious water works' of Dyrham Park.