A Baroque National Trust house and deer park in a steep wooded valley, within reach of the Cotswold Way between Cold Ashton and Dyrham.
Dyrham Park is a Baroque country house and formal garden cared for by the National Trust, set in a steep wooded valley south of the Cotswold escarpment. The late-seventeenth-century house is known for its period interiors and for the collection assembled for William Blathwayt, who shaped the estate; terraced gardens and a deer park extend below the building and are rewarding to walk in any season.
The Cotswold Way passes within reach of the park between Cold Ashton and Dyrham; a modest diversion by footpath, bus, or taxi brings you to the entrance for a half-day or full-day visit. Paths in the park can be steep and may be muddy after rain, so allow time and wear sturdy footwear. Opening hours, house tickets, and cafe stops are all confirmed on the National Trust Dyrham Park page.
