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Dyrham Park
Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden
Dyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY
Important notice
The shop at Dyrham Park is closed today (Sunday 7 July) due to staff sickness. Sorry for any disappointment. The rest of the site is open as normal.
Opening times for 7 July 2024
Asset Opening time Parkland 10:00 - 17:00 Garden 10:00 - 17:00 House 11:30 - 16:00 Tea-room 10:30 - 16:30 Shop Closed Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 16:30 Basement 10:00 - 16:30 Last entry to Dyrham Park is one hour before closing time.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £20.90 £19.00 Child £10.50 £9.50 Family £52.30 £47.50 1 adult, 2 children £31.40 £28.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Kiosk
Open on selected days
Book shop
Shop
Cafe
New café open daily at Old Lodge
Tea room
Car park
Toilet
Guided tour
Tours of the garden and parkland available on certain days - please check events section for details
Steep parkland. Cobbled areas. Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Mobility vehicle. Wheelchairs available. Patchy phone signal. House ground floor accessible.
Accessible route and/or map
The parkland is steep and uneven in part. The house's ground floor, exhibition, garden, tea-room and shop have level access.
Photograph album
There is a tablet and photobook available containing images of the first floor for visitors who cannot access it via the staircase. Please ask a volunteer or member of staff.
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Designated parking
There are 12 designated spaces for blue badge holders in the main car park, three hard standing and nine on gravel.
Steps/uneven terrain
The parkland is steep and uneven in part.
Induction loop
We have fixed induction loops at all our tills.
Transfer available
We currently have one seven seat vehicle to transport anyone who cannot manage the hill from the car park to the house/garden. This is wheelchair accessible. It runs throughout the day from the car park to the bottom of the site where the house, garden, shop and tea-room are located.
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
There are four wheelchairs and an off-road wheelchair available for loan. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival at Visitor Reception.
Level access to shop
By road
Located 8 miles north of Bath on A46 and 12 miles east of Bristol on the M4 (2 miles south of M4 junction 18, Tormarton interchange).
Parking: Pay and display car parking £2 two hours, £4 all day. Free parking for National Trust members with a valid membership card - please scan your card at the ticket machine for your free ticket. Last entry 1 hour before closing. Car park closes 5.30pm in the summer, 4.30pm from the end of October until mid February. Ticket checking will be outside visitor reception. Please park in the car park and make your way to visitor reception near the entrance to the car park.
Sat Nav: Use SN14 8HY and enter car park via A46.
On foot
The Cotswold Way links Dyrham Park to Bath and various locations in Gloucestershire.
By train
Bath Spa train station is 8 miles away and Bristol Parkway is 12 miles away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Dyrham Park by taxi from either of these stations. Please note, there are currently no direct public transport links to Dyrham Park from Bath or Bristol.
By bus
There are no buses which run direct to Dyrham Park.
By bicycle
Accessible by bike, via the Avon and Wiltshire cycleways, with good links to Bristol and Bath. The main entrance is on the A46 which is a fast and potentially dangerous road. Bicycles can be locked to railings in the car park (at your own risk). Cyclists may enter the hub of the site more safely from the lane leading from Sand's Hill where there are bike racks. Entry payment can then be made in the shop. Please note that bikes cannot be taken into the park or garden.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Dyrham Park with your dog
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout Dyrham Park but we do not allow other dogs on site.
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Family-friendly things to do at Dyrham Park
Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.
Highlights
House
A fine example of baroque architecture, the house was created by colonial administrator William Blathwayt in the late 17th century.
Parkland
The 270-acre ancient rolling parkland is home to a vast array of trees and has far-reaching views.
Garden
Formal borders, idyllic ponds, a wildflower orchard and wooded terraces are all features of the varied garden.
Eating
Indoor tea-room decorated in Delft-themed blue and white. Refreshment kiosks open on busy days. Café and ice cream kiosk at Old Lodge in parkland.
Shopping
Shop with a range of cards, gifts souvenirs, foods and plants. Second-hand bookshop.
Exhibition
Exhibition space in reimagined rooms previously never opened to the public. Open each day subject to volunteer numbers.
Play area
Newly revamped play area in the parkland at Old Lodge including a café, ice cream kiosk and toilets.
Deer herd
A herd of fallow deer roaming free in the 270 acres of ancient parkland.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do in the house at Dyrham Park
The main phases of conservation and decorative work in the house at Dyrham Park are now complete and you can explore beautifully presented rooms, delve into the house's history and discover what it was like to live in the 17th century.
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Things to do in the garden and parkland at Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park’s 17th-century inspired West Garden, ponds perry orchard and 270 acres of parkland are filled with seasonal interest and great places to spot nature.
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Family-friendly things to do at Dyrham Park
Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.
Spotlight events
Summer of Play at Dyrham Park
Join us in the school summer holidays to get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors at Dyrham Park.
Outdoor theatre: Hamlet
The Lord Chamberlain's Men are coming to Dyrham Park for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare classic Hamlet. Bring a picnic for a night to remember in the beautiful garden setting.
Nature tots at Old Lodge
Gather at Old Lodge in the parkland for activities, songs and crafts for pre-schoolers each Tuesday morning in term time.
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Exhibitions at Dyrham Park
The latest exhibition explores the historical events and characters of the late 17th century and how they influenced William Blathwayt while he created the Dyrham Park we know today.
Outdoor activities
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Walks at Dyrham Park
The 270-acre parkland at Dyrham is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy a walk, whatever the time of year.
Top trails
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The Prospect Walk at Dyrham Park
The Prospect Walk at Dyrham Park guides you to the best points around the parkland to enjoy views across the Cotswold hills and the Bristol Channel.
Trail
Journey of Discovery trail
Enjoy a ramble through the past on this family-friendly trail through Dyrham's parkland. This is a landscape that's steeped in history and each waypoint of this walk reveals a different clue from days gone by.
Trail
The terraces walk at Dyrham Park
Stroll through open parkland and explore tranquil woodland on the circular terraces walk at Dyrham Park.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Dyrham Park
After exploring the house and garden, refuel with a tasty treat from the tea-room, café at Old Lodge or tea garden kiosk. Whether sweet or savoury, there's bound to be something to tempt you. Afterwards, take home a gift from the shop, where there's a wide range of products, from locally made chutneys to fun family books.
Places to stay
2 High Street
In the centre of Lacock village, this 15th-century cottage is packed full of charm and makes a cosy base for exploring Lacock Abbey and the countryside nearby.
Horton Court
Gather your family or friends and stay in this unique Grade I-listed manor house on the edge of the rolling Cotswolds countryside.
Summerhouse Cottage
On the Tyntesfield estate, this former hunting lodge has an octagonal summerhouse and farmland views.
Chaplain's Lodge
This Victorian gate lodge has been elegantly restored and has a huge private garden.
Chaplain's House
On the edge of the Tyntesfield estate, this Gothic Revival style house makes a striking holiday escape.
Upcoming events
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Guided parkland walks
An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.
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Guided garden walks
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
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Nature tots at Old Lodge
The popular session for pre-schoolers is back in March 2024 with nature activities each Tuesday morning in term time until mid October.
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Book cleaning in the house at Dyrham Park
Watch the team carefully clean books from the collection every other Tuesday in the Gilt Leather Parlour.
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Hidden water walk
Join a guide for a special tour to find out about the natural springs and hidden water chambers in the hillside to the mysterious underground well and stone structure by the lake to track the 'curious water works' of Dyrham Park.
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Summer of Play at Dyrham Park
Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors at Dyrham Park this summer. Challenge yourselves to do the 'Dyrham decathlon' or have a go at some arts and crafts.
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Nature explorer sessions
A chance for families to explore the site with our expert outdoor learning assistants. Sessions will run through the summer holidays on Tuesdays at 11am & 1.30pm.
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Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet presented by The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the classic tragic tale of death and revenge.
About Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park was created in the 17th century by William Blathwayt. It is an early example of how a fortune made from empire was invested in a landed estate, transforming Dyrham into one of the most notable stately homes of its age.
The 270-acre (110 hectare) ancient steep and sloping parkland is full of magnificent trees and breathtaking views and space for young explorers to run free, be in nature and tick off challenges on their 50 things list.
Splendid borders, idyllic ponds and a wildflower orchard are all features of the stunning garden which is being sensitively developed as a 21st-century garden with echoes of the past.
Visitors can get a flavour of the life of William Blathwayt in the late 1600s by stepping into the impressive baroque mansion house with its collection of fine art and Dutch Delftware. His years as a diplomat in Europe, and his several colonial and administrative positions in government, helped to hone – and indulge – his increasingly refined taste.
History
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The history of Dyrham Park
There is history of occupation at Dyrham Park from ancient times. Find out about the people and families who have added their stories to Dyrham Park.
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Colonial connections at Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park has a long history with deep connections to colonialism and the British Empire, all of which is reflected through the history of three prominent families.
Art and collections
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Must-see collection items at Dyrham Park
Learn about some of the prized paintings and objects in the collection at Dyrham Park, from a triptych painting to a collection of Delft ceramics.
Our work
Project
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Rework'd project at Dyrham Park
Discover more about the project to transform Dyrham Park for the future with new facilities whilst caring for the past.
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Poldark’s filming locations
Many of the places in our care helped bring the Bafta-winning Poldark series to life, including lots of coast and countryside areas that are rich in mining and Cornish history.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park relies on its volunteers to help care for the house, garden and parkland as well as working with visitors. We’re always looking for new volunteers to join the team.