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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 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, 11am to 3pm and is free to enter (normal admission to the garden applies).

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

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

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.

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

The Christmas Reindeer Trail at Dyffryn Gardens 

On Sunday 6 December – Sunday 4 January enjoy festive family fun at the Dyffryn Gardens Reindeer Trail.

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on
6 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 27 other dates or times

Winter Walk at Dyffryn Gardens 

After the hectic energy which often accompanies the end of one year and the start of another, a quiet winter walk is a great way to look after your body and mind during the ongoing winter months.

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on
1 Jan to 28 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 58 other dates or times