Dyffryn Gardens

Events 2012

Dyffryn is an outstanding Grade 1 registered garden featuring a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms, formal lawns, seasonal bedding, a statuary collection and much more. The gardens also boast an extensive Arboretum featuring trees from all over the world, Dyffryn is truly a garden for all seasons. Dyffryn House and Gardens play host to a wide variety of events all year round. Annual highlights include family fun days, plant fairs and our open air theatres.


botanical art 2Botanical Art - Fully booked

Saturday 25th February

10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn how to draw a botanical subject in a day with Debbie Devauden. The day will cover different drawing and water colour techniques culminating in you taking home your very own art piece.

Cost: £25.00


dyffrynFree Entry

Sunday 26th February

10am – 4pm

In celebration of St Davids Day on March 1st, we will be offering free admission to all visitors on February 26th. Listen to a harpist in the tearooms 12.30 – 1.15pm & 1.45pm – 2.30pm

 


Dyffryn House and Gardens

Guided Walk

Saturday 17th March

2.30pm

Join one of the Gardening Team for a walk around the grounds looking at what is in flower

or of interest finishing in the glasshouse looking at the cacti and orchid collections. Normal admission charges apply.

 

 

 

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family fun dayFree Entry - Mothering Sunday

Sunday 18th March

10am – 5pm

Looking for somewhere special to take your mother this mothering Sunday? Why not bring her along to the beautiful Dyffryn Gardens free of charge?

(Pay normal admission and bring you Mum in for free)

 

 


botanical art 2Botanical Art

Saturday 31st March

10am – 4pm

Learn how to draw a botanical subject in a day with Debbie Devauden. The day will cover different drawing and water colour techniques culminating in you taking home your very own art piece. 10 bookings required for the course to proceed.

Cost £30pp

 


Easter eggs

Easter Fun Weekend

Friday 6th April

10.00am - 6.00pm

Easter activities for all the family.


Normal admission charges apply.

 


Ladies at masked ballCharity Masked Ball

Saturday 28 April

The Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan is hosting a Charity Masked Ball, The evening begins with a bucks fizz reception followed by a four-course dinner. Dancing will be til midnight with the Bridgend Swing Band. Tickets are £30 each and are available from the Mayor's Office on 01446 709301.

All proceeds will go to the Mayor's charities, Myeloma UK; Llamau; and Action for Children.

 


Botanical artBotanical Art

Saturday 28th April

10am – 4pm

Learn how to draw a botanical subject in a day with Debbie Devauden. The day will cover different drawing and water colour techniques culminating in you taking home your very own art piece. 10 bookings required for the course to proceed.

Cost £30pp

 


Dyffryn House and Gardens

Dawn Chorus

Saturday 5th May 

5.30am

To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day, come along and learn how to recognise different bird songs. Places limited. Please book in advance. Includes breakfast.

Cost: £14.00 (Child/Concession £12.00)

 


bat night

Bat Night

Wednesday 23rd May 

7.45pm

An illustrated talk and guided walk around the gardens watching and listening for bats.

Cost: £8.00 (Child/Concession £6.00)

 

 


bonsai tree

Bonsai Display

Sunday 3rd – Tuesday 5th June 

10am – 6pm 

The Cardiff Bonsai Club will be exhibiting their stunning collections while providing advice and tips.

Normal admission charges apply

 


family

Free Admission for Dads & Plant Fair

Sunday 17th June 

10am – 6pm

Celebrate Fathers Day with free admission into the gardens for Dads. (Pay normal admission and bring your dad in for free) Visit the unusual plant fair at the main entrance from 10am.

 


outdoor theatre

Henry V

Friday 22nd June

7.30pm

Open air theatre performance with award winning company Illyria.

Cost: Adult £12 / Child/Concession £8.00 / Family (2+2) £35.00

 

 


botanical art 2

Botanical Art

Saturday 30th June

10am – 4pm

Learn how to draw a botanical subject in a day with Debbie Devauden. 10 bookings required for the course to proceed.

Cost £30pp

 


 

For more information on any of the events please contact us:

Tel: 029 2059 3328

Address: St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan CF5 6SU

Email: dyffryn@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk                                            

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111