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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover more about the different lives and fortunes of Dyffryn House since it was built in the 1890s. Find out about the conservation and restoration work we are carrying out to stabilise the building so that it stands proudly at the heart of the gardens for another 125 years.

The exhibition is open on Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 3pm and is free to enter (normal admission to the garden applies).

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

There is ramped access to the Morning Room and seating inside. Assistance dogs welcome. The space is relatively quiet but ear defenders are available to borrow from the Welcome Centre for adults and children.

Meeting point

Enter the exhibition via the South Terrace. The Welcome team will direct you.

Other

The exhibition is inside a Grade II* historic building. We ask that no food or drink is consumed inside the exhibition as it attracts pests that can damage the interior.

Contact info

Dyffryn Gardens

Upcoming events

Open Doors Day at Dyffryn Gardens 

On Sunday 13 September we will be joining Cadw's Open Doors day and welcoming visitors to Dyffryn Gardens, free of charge.

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on
13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00

Calan Gaeaf at Dyffryn Gardens 

This October half term, uncover the magic of the Tylwyth Teg (Welsh fairies) at Dyffryn Gardens. Join us to mark the turn of the seasons and celebrate Calan Gaeaf, with a touch of Halloween spirit.

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on
23 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times