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Dyffryn Gardens handover

Dyffryn House and Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan has been formally handed over to the National Trust today. The charity will manage it on a 50-year lease, and wants to see it developed further as a tourist attraction.

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Getting the keys to one of Wales' grandest mansions

The National Trust has taken over the running of one of the most important historic properties in Wales. They're now in charge of upstairs, downstairs and outside!

Dyffryn House and Gardens on the outskirts of Cardiff was one of the last country mansions to be built in Wales. Its grounds are already a celebrated visitor attraction - and now the house is to re-open later in the year as well. Rob Osborne has been to see what's on offer.

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