Skip to content
Skip to content

Festival of archaeology at Dyrham Park

Guided archaeology walks on Thursday 24 and 31 July (book on separate listing) plus a display of finds previously collected to tie in with the festival of archaeology. Normal admission charges apply.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come in the Great Hall at Dyrham Park to explore displays of objects unearthed from under the house's floorboards as well as from around the garden and parkland. The display will run from Sat 19 July to Sun 3 August.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

The event is open to all.

Meeting point

In the Great Hall of the house.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the great outdoors.

Accessibility

The site is steep and uneven in places.

Upcoming events

Event

Guided garden walks 

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

Event summary

on
3 Jul to 31 Jul 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 10 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
3 Jul to 31 Jul 2025
at
13:00 to 14:15
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
4 Jul to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 48 other dates or times
Event

Nature tots at Old Lodge 

The popular session for pre-schoolers is back in March 2025 with nature activities each Tuesday morning in term time until mid October.

Event summary

on
8 Jul to 21 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 11:45
+ 8 other dates or times