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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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Prices

Event ticket prices

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
23 Oct to 29 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 56 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
23 Oct to 6 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 4 other dates or times

October half-term bug trail at Dyrham Park 

Get out in the great outdoors this October half term for an insect-themed trail around the 270 acres of parkland. Price: £2.50 per trail which includes a prize (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 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
30 Oct to 27 Nov 2025
at
13:00 to 14:15
+ 2 other dates or times