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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

Christmas through the ages at Dyrham Park 

Step back in time this festive season with a journey through Christmases past from Tudor times to the 21st century at Dyrham Park.

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on
26 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times

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
27 Dec 2025 to 29 Jan 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 31 other dates or times

Wassail celebration at Dyrham Park 

Join us for a wassailing event where visitors can walk round in a procession with music and celebration to bless the pear trees for a good harvest in 2026.

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on
3 Jan 2026
at 12:00 to 14:30

Mummers' play at Dyrham Park 

Come and see a traditional mummers' play in the new year at Dyrham Park. Holt Morris will be performing the mummers' play, an old English tradition often performed at Christmas time, which includes a fight between a hero and a traditional foe.

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on
4 Jan 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00