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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

From 12 noon, visitors can make wassail sticks. At 1pm there will be traditional music in the courtyard leading up to the great wassail procession around the garden which will start around 1.30pm. Due to finish around 2.30pm.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

The event is open to all.

Meeting point

Please find out more on arrival from staff at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the great outdoors.

Accessibility

The site is steep and uneven in places. There are steps along the main wassail route but there will be an alternative level shortcut available.

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
15 Nov to 30 Nov 2025
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 26 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
18 Nov to 28 Nov 2025
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 5 other dates or times

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
21 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 42 other dates or times

Christmas choirs and music groups at Dyrham Park 

Local choirs and music groups are due to perform on weekends in the run up to Christmas in the village church of St Peter* which adjoins the estate. *Please note that the BathTub Orchestra on 22 Nov will perform outside on site.

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on
22 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
at 13:00 to 13:30+ 19 other dates or times