Dyrham Park Rework'd is an ambitious site-wide project to restore, revitalise and reimagine the house, garden and parkland. The work aims to create an engaging and meaningful journey into the 17th century while improving facilities.
The project is wide-reaching. It included work to bring 17th-century elements back to the garden, adding paths to the parkland, major works to re-present the house's interior, a new exhibition and a revitalised play area and café at Old Lodge.
Work was carefully planned to allow Dyrham Park to stay open throughout the period of works. Wherever possible, work was carried out in view of visitors. When areas were out of bounds, alternative spaces were open and there were always be people to talk to and information in place so visitors felt part of the journey.
The work so far has been funded through central funds and fundraising as well as donations from individuals and charitable trusts including The David Webster Charitable Trust, The Medlock Charitable Trust and the Wolfson Foundation. A recent grant provided by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's Culture Recovery Fund and support from Little Greene covered much of the costs of the West Gates, the church passage and the decorative works in the house.
Funding for the work in the house has also been provided by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American membership affiliate of the National Trust whose mission is to raise awareness of and advance the work of the National Trust by inspiring support from the United States.
The Old Lodge café and parkland paths project, which saw the installation of all-weather paths along historic routes and the conversion of barn buildings into a café, received funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Some of the work, like the garden parterre, was funded by a very generous gift in a will.
2024
In June 2024 the garden parterre was completed at Dyrham Park creating a striking link between house and garden.
The parterre design was inspired by drawings from the original 17th-century garden and funded by a generous gift in a will.
Huge steel frames were craned in to make the acanthus leaf shapes that were then filled with carefully cut turf, decorative stones, shells, planting and paving.
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The Royal Oak Foundation seeks to raise awareness of and advance the work of the National Trust by inspiring support from the United States for the Trust’s efforts to preserve and protect historic places and spaces.
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The main phases of conservation and decorative work in the house at Dyrham Park are now complete and you can explore beautifully presented rooms, delve into the house's history and discover what it was like to live in the 17th century.
Dyrham Park’s 17th-century inspired West Garden, ponds perry orchard and 270 acres of parkland are filled with seasonal interest and great places to spot nature.
There is history of occupation at Dyrham Park from ancient times. Find out about the people and families who have added their stories to Dyrham Park.
Learn about some of the prized paintings and objects in the collection at Dyrham Park, from a triptych painting to a collection of Delft ceramics.
Find out more about the funding the National Trust receives from grants, and the projects it has helped support.
Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.
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