Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a beautiful baroque country house set in 274 acres of garden and parkland, designed by Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary at War during the reign of William III.

As a consequence of the Blathwayt's royal connections and influential uncle, Thomas Povey, the house was to become a showcase for his taste in Dutch decorative arts. The collection includes delftware, paintings and furniture. Amongst the restored Victorian domestic rooms are kitchens, tenants' hall and delft-tiled dairy.

Visitors can join tours of the Park, garden and house or have a picnic in the grounds. Many special events take place throughout the year.