Name: Dyffryn Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn gardens, St Nicholas, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan CF5 6FZ, UK

1-99 Years

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Dyffryn Gardens a peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff, Dyffryn has something new to discover on every visit, from intricate themed garden rooms to sweeping formal lawns and productive kitchen gardens to a large arboretum. The gardens host a number of different styles inspired by countries from all over the world, from a recognisable Italian influence in the Pompeiian Garden to the rainforest-like quality of the plants in the Exotics Garden. With a café, shop and second-hand bookshop, there is a lot to see and do on a visit to Dyffryn.

These Grade I listed gardens are the product of a partnership between prominent garden designer, Thomas Mawson, and passionate horticulturalist and owner, Reginald Cory. In our work today we are building on Mawson and Cory’s spirit of tradition and experimentation in our approach to restoring the gardens. Our aim is not to achieve an exact historical recreation but rather to hold the historical Edwardian roots at the heart of what we do and using new and innovative ways to make it work for the future, such as gardening with biodiversity and climate change in mind.

Prices starts from £14.30 for adults, £7.20 for Child and £21.50 for Family. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

Features

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Garden rooms: A variety of smaller themed gardens, reflecting different countries and styles. Some areas are undergoing restoration, most are open for visitors.
Walled garden: A productive kitchen garden, used to grow all manner of fruit, vegetables and cut flowers.
Arboretum: 22 acres of woodland, featuring trees from all over the world. Some areas are currently closed to the public, but many routes and paths remain open.
Glasshouse: Home to a large collection of cacti, succulents, grape vines and tropical plants, there is always something exotic in bloom.
Natural play areas: The Log Stack play areas are wooden playgrounds, one in front of our Welcome Centre and a larger one in the Arboretum.
House: A Victorian mansion, mostly closed to the public for restoration but with an exhibition in the Morning Room detailing the different lives of Dyffryn House and the work that’s being carried out today.
South Lawn: A grand formal lawn with water features and large seasonal bedding displays.
Family days out at Dyffryn Gardens: 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.
Visit the gardens at Dyffryn: On the outskirts of Cardiff, discover more than 55 acres of horticultural variety, including grand historical vistas, a magical arboretum, intimate garden rooms, working kitchen gardens, an exotic glass house and two log stack play areas. During your visit, stop by our delightful café and beautifully curated shop to pick out some treats.

Facilities

Parking: We have free parking on site, including accessible spaces and an electric port.
Food & Drinks: Café serve a variety of hot and cold drinks as well as light lunches, snacks and cakes.
Toilet: There are four different areas of our gardens with toilet facilities, three of these areas are accessible and all are marked clearly on our map.
Dogs allowed: We're a popular spot for dog walkers. We ask that they're kept on a short lead at all times. We also sell dog treats in our shop and café, including doggy ice cream.

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Price Details

Garden (Until 28 February):

Adult(18+): £14.30 with Gift Aid & £13.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £7.20 with Gift Aid & £6.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £35.80 with Gift Aid & £32.50 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult and up to 3 Children: £21.50 with Gift Aid & £19.50 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £12.35.

Garden (From 1 March):

Adult(18+): £15.40 with Gift Aid & £14.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £38.50 with Gift Aid & £35.00 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult and up to 3 Children: £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £13.30.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dyffryn-gardens#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dyffryn-gardens#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Gardens | Gerddi: 10:00 - 16:00
Shop | Siop: 10:30 - 15:45
The Gardens Café | Caffi’r Gerddi: 10:00 - 16:00
Second-hand bookshop | Siop llyfrau ail law: 10:00 - 15:30

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dyffryn-gardens#place-opening-times

Address: Dyffryn gardens, St Nicholas, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan CF5 6FZ, UK

Post Code: CF5 6FZ

Council: Vale of Glamorgan

County: South Glamorgan

Cycling: Cycle parking is in front of the railings on the right-hand side of the path leading to Visitor Welcome. The various cycling routes to Dyffryn Gardens use a combination of main roads and country lanes. Plan your route to Dyffryn Gardens using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally very good but accuracy cannot be guaranteed, if you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride on it. (Please note that cycles cannot be ridden within the gardens.)
By road: From M4 take junction 33 on to A4232 (to Barry). Exit second slip road, at roundabout take the fourth exit A48 (to Cowbridge). In St Nicholas village follow signs for Dyffryn Gardens.
By train: Our nearest train station is Cardiff Central, it's approximately 7 miles (11.3km) away.
By bus: Take the X2 bus service to St Nicholas, it's then approximately a 1 mile (1.6km) walk. (Please note this is a walk along a country road without a pavement).
Parking: We have free parking on site, including accessible spaces and an electric port.