Cabinets unlocked at Dyrham Park
Discover more about Dyrham's collection of cabinets from around the world this season. Items including a writing bureau, a square piano, an ebony and ivory cabinet and pieces with beautiful detail on lacquer, will be unlocked for visitors to enjoy.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The pieces mainly date from the 17th and 18th centuries and originate from England, China, the Netherlands, Goa in India, and what is now Jakarta. The cabinets are around the house on the ground and first floor. The cabinets are normally locked for conservation reasons to protect them from wear, tear, dust and light exposure, but they will be opened up for a limited period.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Open to all.
- Meeting point
In the house which opens from 11.30am daily, with last entry at 4pm.
- Accessibility
There is a level entrance to the house on the parkland side. The main entrance is on the garden side. The first floor can only be reached by a staircase.
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 deer herd, history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.
Winter tots at Dyrham Park
Come and join our new group for pre-schoolers and their families inside the house at Dyrham Park in the new year running on Tuesday mornings in January and February in term time.
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. Please be aware that this walk has a limited number of places....