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Summer Holidays @ The Oak Yard

A new playful space where imaginations can run wild. This new space is open daily with special events as part of our Outstanding August series.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Our new Oak Yard play space; rich with history, a place of delight and discovery for the whole family.

Splash about in water play, hide in the maze of sheets, build dens, tunnels or whatever you can imagine from traditional hurdles, take to the stage or relax in our vibrant second-hand bookshop for children and young people.

Seated proudly in the centre will be our baby oak tree, symbolising a new future for this traditional space.

Our special guests, Pitchfork & Provision will be meet your food & drink needs from 3 – 31 August, a local café specialising in locally sourced food, made with the best ingredients.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 01558825910

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

Arrive at the car park and our friendly team will point you in whichever direction you want to go

What to bring and wear

It could be sun cream or raincoats, no one really knows! Embrace the weather, dress up warm, put your rain suits on, or wear you sun hat - get excited to get stuck in.

Accessibility

The house covers three floors, two of which are only accessible by using the stairs. The ground floor and cafe are all on one level. The courtyard in largely on one level, apart from the additional secondhand bookshop which is accessed by two stone steps. The estate is largely gravel undulating paths. There is a designated accessible raised Boardwalk.

Upcoming events

Event

Treasured Land : Flower Fridays 

Join our volunteer flower arranging team every Friday morning between 11am and 1pm to see them creating their stunning, natural arrangements.

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on
5 Jul to 18 Oct 2024
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 15 other dates or times
Event

Sgwrs : Buildings that Service Dinefwr 

Have you ever wondered how the Dinefwr Estate worked? Join us to find our more about the smaller, less grand buildings that made Dinefwr the succesful estate it was, and how we're preserving them for the years to come.

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on
6 Jul 2024
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14:00 to 15:00
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Teithiau Ty | House Tours 

Have you ever wondered about the hidden stories of Dinefwr, or wanted to learn a little more about the rich and compelling history of the house? Join us on one of our weekly house tours to get the answers you've been looking for.

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on
9 Jul to 24 Sep 2024
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 23 other dates or times
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Castle of Culture: Dinefwr and the Spirit of the Sixties 

Please join us for the open evening of our new exhibition, Castle of Culture : Dinefwr and the Spirit of the Sixties, curated by Dr Peter Wakelin. The event is free but please book your ticket online as spaces are limited.

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12 Jul 2024
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18:30 to 20:30