Discover more at Dyrham Park
Find out when Dyrham Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
There’s plenty for families to enjoy at Dyrham Park. Old Lodge parkland play area is fully open after a major revamp with a brand new café and ice cream kiosk. There are seasonal events all year round and you can also get involved with a range of ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ challenges.
Here is the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Dyrham Park:
Nature tots at Old Lodge - term time from 12 March
The popular nature-based sessions for pre-schoolers will be back from mid March on Tuesday mornings in term time.
May half term - 24 May to 2 June
Get involved with some animal antics this half term at Dyrham Park. Crawl like a caterpillar, wriggle like a worm, hop like a bunny and leap like a frog. Activities to get families out and active in the great outdoors will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply.
Check here for family-friendly events taking place this season.
Old Lodge play area in the middle of Dyrham’s parkland has now reopened. Youngsters can play on climbing equipment, balance beams and a log tunnel and there are play kitchens. New paths have been laid between the car park and Old Lodge, to improve access to the parkland through the year. At Old Lodge there's a brand new café and ice cream kiosk, toilets, as well as the new play facilities.
The garden sits in the shadow of the main house and neighbouring St Peter's Church. There are plenty of inviting benches and spots to rest along the way.
The pool gardens with a gentle cascade are a relaxing place to wander round or take a break on a bench and relax.
The main house is open daily from 11.30am following major conservation and decorative work. The new exhibition and basement are open too.
The ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ challenges young explorers to connect with nature through play. Many of the activities can be completed at Dyrham Park like cloud-watching or getting to know a tree. You will find more information available at visitor reception on your visit.
Find out more about which ‘50 things’ activities you can take part in this spring.
Find out when Dyrham Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.
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.
After exploring the house and garden, refuel with a tasty treat from the tea-room, café at Old Lodge or tea garden kiosk. Whether sweet or savoury, there's bound to be something to tempt you. Afterwards, take home a gift from the shop, where there's a wide range of products, from locally made chutneys to fun family books.
The 270-acre parkland at Dyrham is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy a walk, whatever the time of year.
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