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Calico Dress Cymru

Calico Dress Cymru is a wearable artwork being embellished by people in Wales, responding to the question: what does Wales mean to you?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The dress is the first of many calico garments being developed around the world, a legacy of the incredible Red Dress project by Kirstie Macloed.

It will be displayed in the Drawing Room for you to explore the beautiful stitching and symbols of what Wales means to its people.

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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

All welcome

Meeting point

Start at the main entrance to Newton House where non NT members can purchase their entry tickets

Accessibility

The dress is fully accessible on the ground floor of Newton House

Upcoming events

John Abell Exhibition : Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed | Return to my trees 

John Abell returns to Dinefwr for his exhibition ‘Dod yn ol at fy Nghoed’. The Welsh proverb "Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed" translates to "to return to my trees" and signifies a return to a balanced state of mind.

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on
28 Apr to 27 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 152 other dates or times

YoYo’s 

Ymunwch a’r mes bach, grwp i bobl ifanc gwrdd unwaith y mis yn Dinefwr | Join the Young Oaks at Dinefwr, a youth group for those wanting to get stuck in. Come and hang out, share your best ideas and do things that really matter.

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on
7 May to 3 Dec 2026
at 16:30 to 18:30+ 7 other dates or times

The YoYo's Film Night : Birding with Branwen | Dilyn y 'Deryn gyda Branwen 

Grab a blanket, enjoy a snack and settle in for a bird-themed film night with the Dinefwr Yo-Yos — a relaxed evening just for young nature lovers.

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on
6 Aug 2026
at 18:00 to 19:00