Visit the gardens at Dyffryn

Wrapped in Wisteria: A season centuries in the making

Friday 24 April – Sunday 17 May

Wander through cascades of pinks and purples, as vibrant wisteria drapes Dyffryn in colour and fragrance. Explore garden spaces adorned with these tumbling beauties, uncover the stories behind these much-loved climbers, and discover the care and craft that sustains them through the changing seasons.

Follow the special Wisteria Highlights trail, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way, as you discover some of the garden’s most breathtaking displays, or borrow Silent Disco headsets and experience Dyffryn your own way - dance to pop party tunes, promenade to a Regency-inspired playlist, or unwind with calming nature sounds.

Pause beneath the fragrant canopy of wisteria the Pompeian Garden, familiar from the BBC’s drama The Other Bennet Sister (yes, it’s as enchanting in person as it appears on screen!) and then indulge in elegant food and drink, with cream teas that you can take away to enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens.

Take part in a creative response to the wisteria displays by borrowing sketchbooks, pencils, or watercolours, or stopping at easels to capture the cascading blooms. Explore interpretive displays about this iconic plant, and see Edith Adie’s 1920s watercolours, which offer a historical and artistic perspective on these spring beauties.

Whether you’re seeking a moment of stillness, a spark of inspiration, or the simple pleasure of time spent outdoors, Wrapped in Wisteria offers a memorable escape to be enjoyed by day or as evening falls.

Evening visits to Wrapped in Wisteria

24 & 25 April, and 1-4, 8 & 9, 15 & 16 May, until 8.30pm

Enjoy an extra-special chance to experience the wisteria after hours, as the gardens begin to quiet and the evening light softens around you. 

Wander along quite pathways and beneath cascading wisteria blooms that glow in the evening sunlight. It’s the perfect time to slow down, soak in the scent of the garden, and enjoy a peaceful, unhurried encounter with one of Dyffryn’s most enchanting annual displays.

You’ll also be able to treat yourself to something tasty in the Gallery Café, with food available to eat in or take away into the garden, and enjoy access to our exhibition on the BBC’s period drama The Other Bennet Sister. Both will be staying open until 8pm for the occasion.

 

The Other Bennet Sister Exhibition

Fridays-Mondays, 20 March - 31 August

We’re celebrating the launch of BBC One’s new period drama The Other Bennet Sister, filmed here at Dyffryn Gardens, with a very special new exhibition at the property.

It brings the world of the series to life, showcasing exquisite costumes and accessories worn by the stars. From intricate fabrics to carefully crafted period details, it offers a rare opportunity to see the artistry behind the production up close.

As part of the exhibition and following recent conservation work, you can also enjoy rare access to Dyffryn House's Morning Room, Red Drawing Room and Blue Drawing Room - so step inside, stand where the cameras rolled, and immerse yourself in the world of the Bennet sisters.

Spring highlights

The garden is beautiful all year round, but the spring is always such a celebration of light, colour and texture.  

As soon as you arrive, you'll be greeted by happy daffodils which start from the entrance and pop up to greet you all the way through the gardens. On the start of your walk, you'll come across our famous Kennel Bank - filled with crocuses, daffodils and late snowdrops, we have people coming every year to make sure they take a photo of the Kennel Bank at its most beautiful. 

From here either make your way to the Arboretum to see the opening buds on the blossom trees or wander over to the South Lawn to see the extensive displays of tulips and daffodils which add gravitas to the sweeping formal lawn. From here you can see Magnolia trees dotting the view with soft pinks and whites, enticing you to explore the Garden Rooms.

Be transported all over the globe in our themed Garden Rooms, from Italy in our newly reopened Pompeiian Garden where Wisteria will soon be blossoming its way up the garden's columns, to even further afield in the Exotics Garden. In our nearby Kitchen Gardens, the Pear, Apple and Apricot blossom is just getting into its stride and our famous Cherry blossom is starting to spread it's fluffy blooms throughout the entirety of the site. 

Spring is truly a sight to behold at Dyffryn Gardens.

Blossom Watch at Dyffryn Gardens

From March to May join #blossomwatch and look out for the signs of spring as different trees begin to blossom. Use our self-led Blossom Watch Walk to find the best spring highlights. Pick-up the Blossom Watch Walk map at the Welcome Centre when you arrive and it will lead you around the best and most beautiful examples of spring flowers in our gardens. Whilst you’re on your wander, learn how to take great blossom photos through our practical photography learning stations. Or borrow a free creative kit (which includes sketch pad and watercolour paints) to record the blossom through a different art form. 

Throughout the season, what you see on your walk will change depending on the time in the season you come, so it's worth coming back a few times to experience the best of the whole season. Keep your map and come back throughout spring to make sure you see it all.

There is no additional charge for the Blossom Watch Walk map (normal garden admission applies).