New 'deal' to boost profile of Dyffryn Gardens
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
has agreed a new link with one of the country's major retailers in
a bid to raise the profile of one of its main tourist
attractions.
Dyffryn Gardens and Aboretum will join the
Tesco Club Card Deals scheme through which shoppers across the
country can obtain discounted entry to more than 180 national
"attractions." These include Blenheim Place, Cadbury World, the
Eden Project, Hampton Court, Wales Millennium Centre, National
Botanic Garden of Wales and Legoland.
Cabinet member for tourism and leisure Cllr
Anthony Ernest said: "This is viewed as an excellent opportunity to
raise the regional and national profile of Dyffryn and boost
visitor numbers at a key time in its development."
Cabinet member for economic development and
regeneration Cllr Rhodri Traherne said it would be the first
occasion Dyffryn had been involved in a scheme with a retail
company such as Tesco.
The 55-acre, grade 1 registered Edwardian
garden, with more than 30 distinctively themed areas, is currently
being restored to its former glory with assistance from the
Heritage Lottery Fund. The latest restoration programme is the
walled gardens.
Education and visitor facilities have been
dramatically transformed, and a new education centre accommodates
the equivalent of two classes seating up to 70 people.
In addition, the tea rooms, gift shop,
administration offices and meeting rooms have been transformed and
the garden is serviced by a much larger car park.
Admission fees are £6 for adults, £4
concessions, £2 children and £15 for a family pass (two adults and
up to four children) through until October. For more information
visit our Dyffryn pages.
For further information, please call Dyffryn
Gardens on 029 2059 3328 or email dyffryn@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk