Excursion Delightful dyffryn gardens tour at Cardiff

Visit Dyffryn Gardens, an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design.

The story of Dyffryn estate dates back to the 7th century, and after having several owners, it was eventually acquired by John Cory in 1891. Cory built the present house on the estate in 1893, and Thomas Mawson, a well-known landscape architect of the time was commissioned to design a garden to complement Cory’s magnificent new house.

After Cory’s death in 1910, the estate and the task of further developing the gardens fell to his third son Reginald, who was a keen horticulturist and plant collector. During the early 1900’s he jointly sponsored several successful world-wide plant hunting expeditions, and many of the plants at Dyffryn exist as a direct result of these forays, the most outstanding being Acer Griseum (Paper Bark Maple), grown from seed brought back from China by the plant hunter Ernest Wilson.

Today, the grade 1 listed gardens are owned and managed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. On arrival join your guide for a leisurely stroll around the gardens followed by free time to explore. You will find that Dyffryn is not just one garden but a series of gardens consisting of several stunning intimate ‘garden rooms’. Each room is enclosed within clipped yew hedges and has its own distinct character. The garden rooms which include Pompeiian Garden, Herbaceous border and rose garden are set among broad sweeping lawns and a croquet lawn. The gardens also boast an extensive Arboretum featuring trees from all over the world.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Cardiff City, Vale of Glamorgan Countryside, Dyffryn Gardens, Formal Lawns, Intimate Garden Rooms, Seasonal Bedding, Statuary Collection, Arboretum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. One wheelchair is available for hire if required (subject to availability). Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and raingear.