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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 talks 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 booking is 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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

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.

Contact info

Dyffryn Gardens

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play, Dyffryn Garden Games at Dyffryn Gardens 

Come to Dyffryn Gardens this summer holidays to hop, skip and jump your way to being the Dyffryn champion.

Event summary

on
2 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 18:00
+ 29 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
4 Aug to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:30 to 11:45
+ 219 other dates or times
Event

Open Doors at Dyffryn Gardens 

On Sunday 7 September we will be joining the Wales-wide heritage festival organised by Cadw, Open Doors.

Event summary

on
7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 18:00