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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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The basics

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.

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on
4 Feb to 27 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 28 other dates or times

Guided garden walks 

Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?

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on
4 Feb to 25 Feb 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 14 other dates or times

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.

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on
5 Feb to 19 Feb 2026
at 13:00 to 14:15+ 1 other date or time

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.

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on
10 Feb to 24 Feb 2026
at 10:45 to 11:45+ 1 other date or time