Introduction to Dyffryn Gardens Tours
Free weekly tours around Dyffryn Gardens to give context to your visit and provide visitors with an overview of the history of the Cory family, the estate, the gardens, and how we’re looking after this special place today.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
On Saturdays join free volunteer-led tours for visitors. The tour is 45 minutes in total and stops at seven key locations around the house and gardens. Accessible routes are available so please ask for the this at the start of the tour and our volunteer guides will adapt the tour as needed. Meet at the carriage circle north side of house (it's a circular spot of grass right in front of the house, you can't miss it).
The tours are free and there's no booking required – you can just turn up on the day. There are two tours per day: one at 11:30am and another at 1pm, on Saturdays only.
Please note: tours are volunteer dependent so you'll need to check with the Welcome Team that they are running on the Saturday you come.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Visitors of all and any ages are welcome.
- Meeting point
Please check with the Welcome Team that the tour is running when you arrive, then make your way to the Carriage Circle in front of the south side of the house to meet your volunteer guide.
- What to bring and wear
This is a moving tour with seven stops, all outside so please wear practical footwear and dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
Accessible routes are available, let your guide know what you need just before the tour starts and they can adapt things for you.
- Other
As the talks are volunteer-led they're subject to change or cancellation. Ask the Dyffryn Welcome Team when you arrive to see if there are any changes to the schedule.
Upcoming events
House of Discovery exhibition at Dyffryn Gardens
Discover more of Dyffryn’s history and find out how we’re looking after this special place in the House of Discovery exhibition in the Morning Room of Dyffryn House.
Introduction to Dyffryn Gardens Talks
Free introductory talks on Dyffryn Gardens which will provide visitors with a quick overview of the history of the Cory family, the estate, the gardens, and how we’re looking after this special place.
Autumn walk at Dyffryn Gardens
Witness the gardens transition from the lush abundance of summer to the rich rainbow of autumn on a self-led walk with a special autumn map.
Sensory Reflection Trail at Dyffryn Gardens
Engage with nature and notice it in a different ways by using all your senses to ground yourself in the beautiful season of autumn.