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Summer of Play: Art adventurers at Dyrham Park

Get creative this summer with art activities every Wednesday through the school holidays.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

There will a mix of arty things to choose from, exploring paints, pens, crayons and pencils to make your own creation as well as group pieces. Art-lovers can grab a clipboard and pencil to sketch a scene from the garden, house or parkland and make it into a watercolour. There will be some mass participation sessions such as the creation of a Delft tile inspired art work in the style of Dyrham's dairy. Modelling clay will be available on selected dates too.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This event is aimed at children and families.

Meeting point

Please meet under the gazebo on the lawn down by the house.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the outdoors.

Accessibility

The site is steep and uneven in places.

Upcoming events

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at 10:00 to 17:00+ 79 other dates or times

Guided parkland walks 

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15 Jun to 30 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 21 other dates or times

Exhibition: Journeys - Asafo flags from the Karun Thakar collection at Dyrham Park 

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15 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:30 to 16:00+ 139 other dates or times

Nature tots at Old Lodge 

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16 Jun to 21 Jul 2026
at 10:45 to 11:45+ 5 other dates or times