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Guided garden walks

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

During the tours, which take place on selected weekdays at 11.30am and 2pm, you can discover the best of the seasonal blooms, learn about the garden’s history and find out about upcoming projects. The garden is a 15-20 minute walk from the car park.

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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

The tours are welcome to all but aimed at adults.

Meeting point

On the entrance to the garden by the sign.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable outdoor wear.

Accessibility

There are cobbles at the entrance to the garden which contains gentle slopes.

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.

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on
3 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 35 other dates or times

Nature tots at Old Lodge 

The popular parkland session for pre-schoolers is back this September with nature activities each Tuesday morning in term time until mid October.

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on
7 Oct to 21 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times

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....

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on
8 Oct to 22 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 1 other date or time

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
16 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 14:15
+ 1 other date or time