VISITORS to Dyffryn Gardens can come in for free on Saturday, September 13 and even be in with the chance to win a year’s free electricity. The day will be filled with green fun and there will be activities suitable for all ages, including a behind-the-scenes tour, an explorer trail and of course the chance to win a year’s free supply of electricity.

The free day is for a special Green Living event in partnership with the 100 per cent renewable electricity company, Good Energy, and sustainable energy charity, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE).

Visitors are invited to discover the estate’s innovative energy schemes, green gardening secrets and wildlife conservation efforts as they enjoy a special tour, trails and activities. The day is all about sharing the conservation charity’s sustainability stories and inspiring people to have a go in their own homes and gardens.

Plus visitors will have the opportunity to win a year’s free electricity with Good Energy and take home some energy saving advice.

The event at Dyffryn Gardens is one of many Green Living days happening at National Trust places across England and Wales in September. By sharing sustainability stories and offering guidance, the conservation charity aims to help others discover ways to look after their own homes and save money on energy bills.

National Trust staff and volunteers are now working hard to support the charity’s ambitious energy targets, to reduce energy use by 20 per cent and generate half of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. If these targets are met it will help cut the Trust’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent and save an estimated £4m each year.

Dyffryn Gardens is open from 10am to 6pm. Visitors can enjoy free admission all day.

Find out more about the National Trust’s green living work and partnership with Good Energy and CSE at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/energy