Christmas unwrapped at Dyrham Park
Discover a festive escape at Dyrham Park this winter with a seasonal celebration inspired by the stories and objects in the historic house.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Decorated showrooms will reimagine collection highlights through creative festive displays, from crafted paper flowers inspired by still life paintings to blue-and-white decorations influenced by Dyrham's Delftware. With sparkling trees, big red bows, a giant wreath, a children's trail, choirs in the church, and craft workshops, there's something for everyone to make a festive outing to remember. A poetry trail will run around the garden highlighting seasonal delights. A wassail will take place on Sat 2 Jan to bless the 2026 harvest. Don't forget to pop into the shop for Christmas decorations, cards, presents and food, or stop in the tea-room or café for some festive refreshments.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Guided parkland walks
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.
Guided garden walks
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
Village walk
Join a tour guide to discover Dyrham village in the summer of 1704. Learn about how the village was connected to the estate and interesting facts about the villagers at that time.
Tree walk
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.