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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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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.
Upcoming events
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New audio tour at Dyffryn Gardens
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Autumn walk at Dyffryn Gardens
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