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Summer of Play at Dyrham Park

Come to Dyrham Park this summer for art sessions, nature explorer trails and play activities running through the school summer holidays from July 23 to Sep 2. Normal admission charges apply.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors this summer.

Every day, families can let their imaginations run wild with play stations filled with different things to try and a chance to perform on a mini stage with puppets and props.

On Tuesdays from 29 July to 26 August there will be Nature Explorer sessions including bug hunts and pond dipping at 11am and 1.30pm.

Each Wednesday from 23 July until 27 August, will be 'watercolour Wednesday' where visitors can get creative by collecting materials, going off to draw, and returning to the gazebo for some watercolour painting.

Spend some time at Old Lodge play area in the parkland where you'll also find picnic tables, a café and an ice cream kiosk.

Why not enjoy refreshments at the parkland café in the parkland or main tea-room, or relax at a shady picnic spot in the garden? Put on your sun hat and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.

Don't forget to stamp your play passport at the end of your visit.

Activities will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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 event is open to all.

Meeting point

Find out locations on arrival at Visitor Reception

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.

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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.

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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