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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

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.

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on
22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 18:00
+ 9 other dates or times

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.

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on
23 Aug to 29 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 29 other dates or times

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.

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on
25 Aug to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:30 to 11:45
+ 189 other dates or times

Open Doors at Dyffryn Gardens 

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

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