Dyrham Park
Gloucestershire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Dyrham, Bath SN14 8HY
Telephone 0117 937 2501
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Dyrham Park is a Baroque mansion set in a deer park, built for William Blathwayt, and reviewers rate the grounds as highly as the house itself. The gardens include trained fruit trees that visitors call genuinely inspirational, alongside a steep walk down to the house that shuttle buses help visitors with mobility needs or small children avoid. Reviewers describe both house and gardens as impressive, with the walk back up to the car park manageable even with a buggy.
Worth the trip
The trained fruit trees in the garden, praised by reviewers as an inspiring example of the technique in practice.
Before you go
A shuttle bus runs between the gate and the house for those who don't want the steep walk down - useful given the car park is roughly a 25-minute walk away, and weekdays are noticeably quieter.
Reviewers consistently praise Dyrham Park's gardens and grounds, including its fruit tree training and deer park, describing the walk from the car park down to the house as scenic but fairly steep, with a shuttle bus available for those with mobility needs or small children. The house itself is generally described as pretty and interesting, though one reviewer felt it was a little understated compared to the grounds. Visitors are advised to arrive early, as the house and park have relatively early closing times with a last shuttle bus in the late afternoon. The site can get busy on sunny weekends despite its facilities being described as decent.
Baroque mansion set in a deer park, built for William Blathwayt
“A lovely national trust house! Theres a short walk from the car park to the house however there are two mini buses for those that cant/dont want to walk. The house itself is pretty and the gardens were beautiful!…”- Martha, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Theres a short walk from the car park to the house however there are two mini buses for those that cant/dont want to walk.” - Martha
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Having assess to a shuttle service is very helpful for those with mobility needs or small children.” - Imogen Hull
- Facilities
- “It is about a 25-minute walk to the car park, and there’s a cafe too.” - Kayleigh Price
Common questions about Dyrham Park
Where is Dyrham Park?
Dyrham Park is in Gloucestershire, England, at Dyrham, Bath SN14 8HY.
Do you need a ticket to visit Dyrham Park?
Yes - Dyrham Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Dyrham Park?
The trained fruit trees in the garden, praised by reviewers as an inspiring example of the technique in practice.
Is Dyrham Park a ruin or still intact?
Dyrham Park is largely intact - Baroque mansion set in a deer park, built for William Blathwayt.
