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Summer of play at Dyrham Park

Come to Dyrham this summer for art sessions, nature explorer trails and play activities running through the school summer holidays.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors this summer.

Why not enjoy an ice cream at Old Lodge in the parkland or relax at a shady picnic spot in the garden? Put on your sun hat and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.

Activities will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

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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

Suitability

The event is open to all.

Meeting point

Find out locations on arrival at Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Dress for the great outdoors

Accessibility

The site is steep and uneven in places

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
4 Mar to 31 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 38 other dates or times
Event

Guided garden walks 

Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?

Event summary

on
4 Mar to 27 Mar 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

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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on
6 Mar to 27 Mar 2025
at
13:00 to 14:15
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Village walk 

Join a tour guide to discover Dyrham village in the summer of 1704. Learn about how the village was connected to the estate and interesting facts about the villagers at that time. Please be aware that this walk has a limited number of places....

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on
12 Mar to 26 Mar 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 1 other date or time