Dyffryn Gardens - National Trust
St Nicholas, Glamorgan and Cardiff
About Dyffryn Gardens - National Trust
Enjoy a fun-packed day at Dyffryn Gardens in South Wales! Explore 55 acres of beautiful Edwardian gardens featuring a humongous, 1/2-acre natural log stack play area for your kids, an arboretum, glass houses, and sweeping vistas.
Things To Do At Dyffryn Gardens
Let your cheeky monkeys get muddy, balance along enormous trees, and jump from log to log along the stepping stones to their heart's content.
Dyffryn Gardens
With extravagant gardens to explore, you'll find 55 acres of horticultural plants and flora! As well as historical vistas, intimate gardens and a working kitchen garden!
As you wander around the gardens, you'll find a Pompeiian garden with a central fountain, a tropical glasshouse with exotic orchids and cacti, an amazing collection of succulents, and a beautiful and calming lavender garden. That's not all; you also have to check out the Italian Terrace, Australasian and Mediterranean Gardens to explore! There's truly a collection of gardens for every season!
The gardens are anything but bleak during the winter, with scented shrubs and aromas shrouding you and winter honeysuckle and snowdrops emerging under the trees. You'll also find hellebores and camellia flowering throughout the award-winning gardens. Why not set off on a winter walk with the family? From the gardens to arboretums, you'll discover trees from all over the world in one place!
Natural Play Area
To add the cherry on top to your family day out, the kids can find two fabulous play areas made from log stacks: one by the Welcome Centre and a bigger one near the Arboretum. These wild play areas have plenty of space for youngsters to run, jump, explore, and play!
Balance along enormous felled trees, jump from log to log along the stepping stones and have a picnic on hand-carved picnic stumps. But that's not all—the area is home to squirrels, birds, and creepy crawlies! So, don't forget to bring your magnifying glass.
Feeling peckish?
We bet your tiny explorers will be feeling hungry soon - but not to worry there's plenty of snacks here!
You'll find The Gardens Café next to the children's play area, which offers toasties, sandwiches and pasties as well as hot and cold drinks, cakes and bakes, snacks and ice cream. At The Gallery Cafe, in the heart of the garden, you can sit in or takeaway with hot and cold drinks! From pre-wrapped and ready-to-go bakes to cakes, pastries, sandwiches and snacks.
Accessible Facilities
- Blue badge parking available.
- Accessible toilets available throughout.
- Step-free routes around the garden.
- You can hire mobility scooters and wheelchairs free of charge.
Dyffryn Gardens is the perfect peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff! If you're looking for an escape from the bustle of city life, then head over there!
Why We Recommend Dyffryn Gardens
- It's home to a large collection of cacti, tropical plants, grape vines and succulents!
- The bright flower gardens are stunning and well worth a visit!
- There are plenty of events throughout the year to enjoy!
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There's 55 Acres of Horticultural Plants and Flora!
Dyffryn Gardens has 55 acres of horticultural plants and flora for you to explore! How many different kind of plants can you spot?
There's 2 Natural Play Areas!
There are two amazing play areas made from log stacks for your kids to run, play and explore!
There's A Beautiful Pompeiian Garden!
Make sure to check out the Pompeiian Garden! It features a central fountain, a tropical glasshouse with exotic orchids, cacti and an amazing collection of succulents.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
1st January - 18th February
10:00-16:00
19th February - 24th March
10:00-17:00
25th March - 29th September
10:00-18:00
30th September - 20th October
10:00-17:00
21st October - 31st December*
10:00-16:00
*Closed 25 and 26 Dec
Please check their website for more details.
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
General Admission (non-members)
Standard:
Adult - £12.00
Child - £6.00
Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £30.00
Family (1 adult and 3 children) - £18.00
Group Adult - £11.40
Group Child - £5.70
Gift Aid:
Adult - £13.20
Child - £6.60
Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £33.00
Family (1 adult and 3 children) - £19.80
Free to National Trust members
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Head to the Gardens Café for delicious cakes and hot meals, next to the children's play area! Choose from seasonal one-pots, jacket potatoes, toasties, sandwiches, and pasties, as well as hot and cold drinks, cakes and bakes, snacks and ice cream.
Or why not check out The Gallery Cafe for a range hot and cold drinks and food? From pre-wrapped and ready-to-go bakes to cakes, pastries, sandwiches and snacks.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Transport Information
By Car:
From M4 take junction 33 on to A4232 (to Barry). Exit the second slip road, at the roundabout take the fourth exit A48 (to Cowbridge). In St Nicholas village follow signs for Dyffryn Gardens
By Train:
The nearest train station is Cardiff Central, it's approximately 7 miles (11.3km) away.
By Bus:
Hop on the X2 bus service to St Nicholas, it's then approximately a 1 mile (1.6km) walk away.
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