Dyrham Park

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Overview

This beautiful, late 17th-house, with Dutch inspired interiors, was the home of William Blathwayt (1649-1717), MP for Bath from 1693 to 1710, who was largely responsible for the establishment of the War Office as a department of the British government. The formal gardens, with reflective ponds, a wildflower meadow and orchard, and the newly-opened terrace walks, are perfect for a quiet rest or relaxing stroll. The 270-acre park, with veteran trees and herd of fallow deer, offers plenty of space for exploration, with far-reaching views across the Welsh hills.

Features

Opening Times
Opening Times: House open daily 4 Mar-29 Oct 11-5; Garden, basement, shop & tea room open daily Jan-Dec 10-5; Park open daily all year 10-5 (last admission 1hr before closing). Closes at dusk when earlier than 5. Closed 24-25 Dec
Facilities
Parking onsite
Cafe
Children

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Location

DYRHAM, Nr Bath, SN14 8ER

About the area

Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.

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