The Grade 1 listed gardens of Dyffryn House, now under the management of the National Trust, show off the best in Edwardian Garden design and include rockeries, fountains, formal lawns and flowers of all descriptions all set in a series of 'garden rooms'.  The tour continues through the Vale of Glamorgan to the chic market town of Cowbridge which boasts a range of individual up-market shops and cafes. In the town centre is the Physic Garden; orginally part of the 18th century gardens of the Old Hall this walled sanctuary offers an array of medicinal plants and herbs .

There are opportunities for refreshments both at Dyffryn Gardnes and in Cowbridge, and the tour allows time for shopping in Cowbridge.

Please note that the guiding fee given does not include any costs associated with transport or entrance to attractions.

Entrance to Dyffryn Gardens: £7.40 per Adult.

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