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Tulip mania: 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.

Times

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

Tulip mania at Dyrham Park 

Immerse yourself in a world of tulips this season as we celebrate the springtime favourite which has strong links with the history of Dyrham Park.

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on
28 Apr to 4 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 6 other dates or times

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.

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on
28 Apr to 30 May 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 43 other dates or times

Nature tots at Old Lodge 

The popular parkland session for pre-schoolers is back for spring 2026 with nature-themed activities each Tuesday morning in term time.

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on
28 Apr to 21 Jul 2026
at 10:45 to 11:45+ 11 other dates or times

Tulip mania: artists' exhibition 

Seven local artists have teamed up to create a dazzling display of work this spring as part of tulip mania. Inspired by tulips, there's a fascinating variety of work including oil and watercolour painting, cyanotype, printing, giclee and textiles.

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on
28 Apr to 4 May 2026
at 11:30 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times