Dyrham Park, which is owned by The National Trust has become famous for its spring display of beautiful tulips, they call it ‘Tulip Mania’. It is possible to have guided tours of the tulips, but we were happy just to wander around admiring them and posing for photographs.

The following photos were taken in the orchard, where the tulips have been planted in the grass amongst the pear trees.

We then moved on to the formal gardens directly in front of the house

We asked a volunteer gardener if we could borrow her wheelbarrow for a few minutes!

Another gardener was busy tending the parterre.

These tulips had all turned to face the sun.

We rather liked the wisteria in the courtyard, where we had a little rest before going back up the hill to the carpark.

I really recommend going to see the Dyrham Park tulips, they are a truly wonderful sight, especially those growing in the orchard. Do check the website before you go to check that they are still in flower!

Some information about the history of tulips:

For more information about Dyrham see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park

Horace the Alresford Bear 22/4/2025