Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens

Admission charges apply. Open: March, weekends only, 10.30am - 4.30pm. April - October, daily, 10.30am - 8pm. Winter months, please check prior to visit as facilities are limited. Situated in St. Nicholas village. Exit junction 33 of the M4 motorway, onto the A4232 (signposted Barry). Exit first slip road signposted Barry onto the Culverhouse roundabout. Take the fourth exit A48 (signposted Cowbridge). In St Nicholas village turn left - Dyffryn is signposted. Free car parking. Admission charges apply. Disabled visitors welcome with part of the gardens 'wheelchair friendly', with a courtesy wheelchair available at the visitor centre. Disabled toilets are situated adjacent to the tea rooms.

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With 55 acres, the grounds include formal lawns,fountains and pools, seasonal flower beds, garden rooms, paved courts, and Theatre gardens.
The grade I Edwardian garden is currently being restored to it's former glory.

Dyffryn gardens offers an endless variety of forms and colour throughout the year. During the year there are many events taking place especially at weekends.There's something for everyone.

History of Dyffryn

640 AD Manor of Worlton given by King Judhail to Bishop Oudoceus of Llandaff

Mid 16th C Estate aquired by family of Sir Thomas Button, an admiral of Queen Elizabeth I

18th centuy Name changed to Dyffryn, sold to Thomas Pryce and house rebuilt

1939 Estate leased to Glamorgan County Council for 999 years as botanical garden

1996 After local goverment reorganisation, estate managed by Vale of Glamorgan who purchases lease. Grants obtained to reinstate gardens to original designs.

2000 Gardens awarded Grade I status in the CADW register as of special historic interest.

2007 Gardens re-open after restoration. Work starts on restoration of house.