Family days out at Dinefwr

There’s always something to do at Dinefwr, whatever the weather. Explore the spacious rooms of the House, discover what’s new in Fairy Village, enjoy lunch in the café, take a walk around the ancient Welsh parkland and woodlands, or if you are feeling energetic, head to the majestic ruins of Dinefwr Castle.

The Oak Yard at Dinefwr

We’ve transformed the courtyard into a new creative play area – The Oak Yard – a space where imaginations can run wild.

Splash about in water play, hide in the maze of sheets, build dens, tunnels or whatever you can imagine from traditional hurdles in the Oak Yard. Take a moment to enjoy our children’s second-hand bookshop, shine in the spotlight on the stage and marvel at our baby oak – symbolising a new future for this traditional space.

A playful space where everyone is welcome.

Children playing in the sheet maze in the Oak Yard at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire — Playing in the sheet maze in the Oak Yard, Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire | © NT/Jason Elberts

Pitchfork & Provision: special guests in the Oak Yard

Evening Launch 2 August. Open daily 3-31 August 2024.

Pitchfork & Provision, a well-known local café are joining us this August in The Oak Yard to offer an array of seasonal delights. Local to Llandeilo Pitchfork & Provision specialise in artisan food made with the best local ingredients.

They’ll be offering artisan pastries, cakes and homemade savoury options such as filled focaccia and sausage rolls. Take a closer look at the menu and you might notice produce from Dinefwr, Dolaucothi farms and Llanerchaeron on there; we’re thrilled to see produce from National Trust places on the menu.

For the evening launch on 2 August and the end of summer celebration on 30 August there’ll be a range of fine food, good wine, local beers and ciders. Freshly baked Pitchfork flat breads, grilled marinated lamb from one of the National Trust’s tenant farmers, grilled vegetables, homemade hummus and grazing Mezze platters.

You can book your ticket for the evening events on our Events page.

Pastries and cakes from Pitchfork & Provision café guests in the Oak Yard at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire — Delicious treats from Pitchfork & Provision cafe, at the Oak Yard, Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire | © NT/Jason Elberts

Summer holiday fun

Alongside our new Oak Yard offer we’ll have all our usual family fun; dress up in our handmade costumes in Newton House, have a go at the board games, puzzles and colouring scattered throughout the house. Hunt for the minifigures on the LEGO trail (small charge applies for trail), find the fountain in the garden – can you spot the deer?

There’s also our Outstanding August programme of summer events – view what’s coming up in our summer calendar

For our full programme of events all year round view our Events Page here

Outdoors there’s 800 acres of parkland to explore, perfect for running, jumping and playing. Say hello to the White Park cattle, climb up to Dinefwr Castle, grab a snack or a coffee from our new takeaway café in the car park.

Planning your family visit

To help you plan your day out in advance, here’s some key information:

You can find all our opening times here for the different parts of the estate. Please check before you travel as opening times for certain areas may change depending on the season.
Dogs are welcome around most parts of the estate and in the house and café. Read more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.
Toilets can be found in the visitor’s centre at the car park and within the basement of Newton House. Disabled toilets and changing facilities are in the visitor’s centre at the car park.
Admission prices can be found on our webpage here (National Trust members enter for free).
If you’re visiting with a wheelchair or pushchair, there is level access from the car park to Newton House. Accessible, level paths can be found to the front of Newton House, but please note that some trails may be unsuitable and there is no lift inside the house. If you require assistance or more information, please ask a member of our friendly team.