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Christmas at Dyffryn Gardens

Published:
04 October 2023
A wooden reindeer as part of the reindeer trail at Dunwich Heath, peeking out from behind a tree.
Can you find all of Santa's reindeer on the reindeer trail? Look carefully, they may be hiding like this one! | © Daniel Payne

Get all the cosy festive family feels this Christmas at Dyffryn Gardens.

Christmas at Dyffryn Gardens 2025

6 December - 4 January

Father Christmas has lost his reindeers and needs you to help him find them, they’re hiding in the gardens and when you discover them, they’ll have games for you to play. After finding all the specially made wooden reindeers (made using recycled materials and wood found in the gardens), you can do some Christmassy colouring in the cosily decorated second-hand bookshop and then have a seasonal treat at the Gardens Café.

The trail route is accessible and suitable for mobility aids and buggies, there’s no booking and this is a free event (normal admission applies, entry is free to National Trust members). We also welcome dogs (on leads) at Dyffryn Gardens so you can bring every member of your family along.

This is a mostly outdoor event so dress for the weather and don’t forget a cosy Christmas jumper (we also strongly encourage reindeer ears and Santa hats!).

A wooden reindeer made as part of the reindeer trail at Dunwich Heath
Will you find all of Father Christmas' reindeers? | © Daniel Payne
Herbaceous Border in summer, Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

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Eating and shopping at Dyffryn Gardens 

Enjoy hearty dishes and light snacks at the café with a tasty treat to round off your visit. Pop into the shop to pick up something special to take home.

The Gardens Cafe, Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Visiting Dyffryn Gardens with your dog 

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A dog eating doggy ice cream outside the Welcome Centre, Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

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The Walled Garden at Dyffryn Gardens in the early autumn

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