Discover more at Dyffryn Gardens
Find out when Dyffryn Gardens is open, how to get here and what there is to see and do on your visit.
Dyffryn Gardens is a great place to visit with your family, from youngest to oldest, there is something to interest every member of the family at Dyffryn.
Here’s the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Dyffryn Gardens:
The Festival of Blossom is an annual National Trust moment to help families connect with the beauty and meaning of blossom. We're running a series of events from 1 March - 31 May to help little ones appreciate and celebrate the nature around them during this season of renewed energy and beauty. These events include storytelling sessions and gardening trails and can all be found on the events section of this website.
From 25 May – 2 June, join us for an activity-filled trail that will teach you and your little ones how to encourage wildlife in your own green spaces.
This brand new trail is full of hands-on, active games that encourage children to put themselves in nature’s shoes. Alongside each game is an example of how you can encourage local wildlife too. It’s all part of the National Children’s Gardening Week, which aims to help children discover the joy of gardening, plants and nature.
The trail is free (normal admission applies) and there’s no need to book. Simply head to the Welcome Centre when you arrive and the team will point you in the right direction.
There are two Log Stack play areas at Dyffryn, one outside the pay barrier near the Welcome Centre and a larger one in the Arboretum. These wild play areas have plenty of space for youngsters to run, jump, explore and play.
Balance along enormous trees which were felled as part of the arboretum revival plan, jump from log to log along the stepping stones and have a picnic on hand carved picnic stumps.
The area is home to squirrels, birds and lots of creepy crawlies, so bring a magnifying glass or some binoculars and get spotting.
Even in between events, Dyffryn is a great option for a family day out. With every new season the gardens change and evolve so there is always something new to see.
We also have self-led seasonal trails to enjoy. Pick-up a trail leaflet at the Welcome Centre to be guided round the seasonal highlights of the gardens. Please see the Visit the gardens at Dyffryn page for more information on the current seasonal walk.
And with a café, shop and second-hand bookshop (with a great selection of children's and YA literature), there’s always plenty to do at Dyffryn Gardens. So whenever you choose to visit, you know that you and your family will make some lovely memories.
Find out when Dyffryn Gardens is open, how to get here and what there is to see and do on your visit.
Enjoy hearty dishes and light snacks at the café with a tasty treat to round off your visit. Pop into the shop to pick up something special to take home.
Dyffryn Gardens is a two pawprint rated place. Find out more about visiting with your dog and how we’re making Dyffryn more dog-friendly.