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Tyntesfield
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1PA
Important notice
Please note that visitors do not need to prebook to see the house/estate over Christmas. Only ticketed events require prebooking.
Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset Opening time House 10:30 - 15:30 Estate 10:00 - 17:00 Cow Barn Café 10:00 - 16:00 Pavilion Café 10:30 - 15:30 Shop 10:00 - 16:30 Second-hand bookshop 11:00 - 16:00 General admission applies for use of the facilities at Tyntesfield, including our shop, bookshop and cafés. Please note that only groups of 15 or more people are required to pre-book their visit. Please refer to our group bookings page for further information.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £19.80 £18.00 Child £9.90 £9.00 Family £49.50 £45.00 One adult family £29.70 £27.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Bookshop
Secondhand bookshop, featuring an array of different literature from a variety of genres. A children's nook with children's books is available, and volunteers are often on hand to help when needed. Please note general admission applies for use of the secondhand bookshop.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on short leads except for in the Kitchen Garden and inside the house.
Café
Pavilion Café. The pavilion cafe is currently outdoor seating only. Please note general admission applies for use of the Pavilion Café.
Restaurant
Cow Barn. Set in the grade II listed Victorian dairy, the Cow Barn at Home Farm is the perfect place to pop in at the start of your visit or to refuel and relax after exploring the estate. Please note general admission applies for use of the restaurant.
Car park
The car park is approximately 32 yards from the Welcome building.
Shop
Tyntesfield's shop is one of the largest in the National Trust, in the beautiful setting of the Home Farm area. Within the open atrium space, you'll find a range of handmade gifts, home and garden ware and food and drink items, as well as locally produced artisan products. Please note general admission applies for use of the shop.
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is available in the main car park, and covered parking is available in the upper courtyard of Home Farm. Ask at the Welcome Building for further information.
Toilet
Toilets are open at Home Farm, Pavilion Cafe, and the house garden passage.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Steep paths and loose gravel. Tyntesfield House is approximately 1 kilometre from the car park. Trampers and pushchairs aren't permitted within the House. Mobility shuttle available. Assistance dogs welcome. Home Farm fully accessible.
Accessible route and/or map
Photograph album
We have a photograph album of the upper floors of the house for visitors who cannot use the stairs.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets and baby change facilities at Home Farm, Pavilion Cafe, and the house garden passage.
Powered mobility vehicle available
We run a mobility shuttle service at Tyntesfield using a fully electric vehicle. For more information about the volunteer run mobility shuttle service, please speak with a member of the team when you visit us. We also have three mobility trampers available for hire which are individual electric motorised vehicles that can traverse all the terrain on site
Large print (guide or menu)
Ramped access/slopes
We have ramped access to the ground floor of the house
Level access to food outlet
Seating available
Level access to shop
Steps/uneven terrain
The Tyntesfield site is across uneven terrain and there are some steps in the grounds. However, an accessible route is available.
Level access/terrain
We have an accessible route around the gardens and to the house but there is a steep incline to get to these areas.
Wheelchairs available
We can provide manual wheelchairs on request should you need them. To hire mobility trampers or wheelchairs, please email us at tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk.
By road
For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA Tyntesfield is located on the B3128, please follow brown signs to the main entrance. Gates open at 10am and are locked at 5pm in winter months and 6pm in summer months. For more details on opening times please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield#Opening%20times From Bristol City centre follow the A370 toward Weston Super Mare, then B3128 towards Long Aston and Clevedon. M5 southbound exit 19 via A369 (towards Bristol), B3129 then B3128. At Failand, turn right onto B3128 toward Clevedon, entrance 1.5 miles on the left by the gatehouse. M5 northbound exit 20, B3130 (towards Bristol), via Tickenham then B3128 towards Wraxall. Entrance is on the right by the gatehouse – brown sign at the entrance. You can find your most convenient electric charging point locations in the local area by using this link https://www.zap-map.com/live/.
Parking: Parking is £3.00 in winter months (November to March) and £5 in summer months (April to October) per vehicle, per day using cash or via PayByPhone. For more information please visit: https://paybyphone.co.uk/how-it-works/parking National Trust members park for free by scanning their membership cards at the parking machines for a free ticket to display in their car.
Sat Nav: For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA
On foot
There are many public footpaths that connect major town centres in North Somerset. Please see Ordnance Survey maps no. 154 or 155. Please follow the public footpath signs from the B3128 and B3130 and head to the visitor welcome building at Home Farm.
By train
The two closest train stations to Tyntesfield are: - Nailsea and Backwell station (4 miles away) or - Bristol Temple Meads station (7.4 miles away)
By bus
Please visit https://www.firstbus.co.uk/ for the latest information and bus times. Bus number X6 (Bristol ⇄ Clevedon) stops at the main entrance to Tyntesfield. Please be aware that bus numbers X9/X7 (Bristol ⇄ Nailsea) stop at the bottom gate, which is not accessible and not recommended due to the lack of a safe footpath.
By bicycle
The main entrance to Tyntesfield is on the B3128, which is a major road with no cycle lanes. For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA On arrival, please follow the signs for 'All visitors', dismounting when you reach the visitor welcome building. The Festival Way (Route 33) from Bristol to Nailsea will bring you part of the way to Tyntesfield. You can then follow the Clevedon Road or use the bridleway to enter the estate. Please note the bridle route does not have a paved surface and the bridle route is not in the care of the NT. We ask that cyclists dismount on their route through the estate from the B3130, following the signs for the visitor welcome building at Home Farm, where you'll find cycle parking available. You can also find cycle parking available in the upper courtyard. Want to hire a bike? Visit www.bikebristol.com for more information on hiring a bike in Bristol. Please use the link below for details of the Festival Way cycle route.
Car-free
You can also get here by bus, cycle and foot. Find out more about exploring car-free here https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/nt-tyntesfield/.
Planning your visit
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Christmas 2024 at Tyntesfield
Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in Christmas Past at Tyntesfield. Follow the family reindeer trail, try your hand at craft workshops, experience a festive carousel ride and soak in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate. Tyntesfield will combine Christmas traditions with wider community themes through stunning art installations, innovative decorations and interactive experiences.
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Visiting Tyntesfield with your dog
Tyntesfield is a two pawprint rated place. Discover more about bringing your dog on a visit to Tyntesfield, including which areas your four-legged friend can explore, and read our Canine Code.
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Group and school visits to Tyntesfield
Tyntesfield offers a great day out for groups, schools and self-led visits. Find out how to get the most from your visit to this historic estate.
Highlights
House
A Gothic Revival masterpiece, richly decorated and furnished with a collection of over 72,000 objects.
Estate
The house is surrounded by 540 acres of historic land that includes a woodland and orchard.
Chapel
Modelled on the flamboyant Gothic architecture of the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, joined to the house by a bridge.
Home Farm Café
Set in the Grade II listed Victorian Dairy, the café at Home Farm serves meals, snacks, drinks and more.
Welcome building
Just off the car park, the Home Farm welcome building has maps of the estate and information about your visit.
Play areas
There are three play areas for different age groups, as well as a den building village in the woodland.
Garden
The garden is varied, ranging from open lawns and formal terraces, to a historic Orangery and working Kitchen Garden.
Shopping
The spacious Home Farm Shop has everything from seasonal specialities and locally sourced produce to National Trust classics.
Things to see and do
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Things to do in Tyntesfield house
The Gibbs family bought Tyntes Place in 1843 and transformed it into the Victorian Gothic masterpiece that exists today. Step inside the house to see rooms that reveal what life was like for those who lived and worked here.
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Things to do in the garden at Tyntesfield
The garden at Tyntesfield is an ever-changing landscape, home to beautiful borders, ancient trees and tasty produce that's used daily in the Cow Barn restaurant.
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Exploring the estate at Tyntesfield
Enjoy panoramic countryside views, vast woodland, heritage trees and rolling parkland on the Tyntesfield estate – a diverse area that contrasts designed landscape with wild areas.
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Family-friendly things to do at Tyntesfield
Looking for fun family activities to do? Whether you're after outdoor games for the kids or just a relaxing picnic in nature, we've got plenty for you to enjoy.
Top trails
Trail
Tyntesfield house route
The shorter of the available trails at Tyntesfield, this route loops around the house and up the terraces and Holly Walk. Perfect for a gentle stroll that takes less than an hour.
Trail
Tyntesfield woodland walk
As well as woodland, this circular walk takes you to Tyntesfield highlights including the kitchen garden, rose garden, holly walk and Home Farm.
Trail
Tyntesfield Tynings walk
This walk passes through ancient woodland with flowers aplenty, especially in spring when the bluebells are out and meanders into a hay field full of oxeye daisies in May and June.
Trail
Tyntesfield Sidelands walk
Enjoy a gentle circular walk through ancient woodland and plantations on the Tyntesfield Estate, with plenty of wildlife to spot on the route.
Trail
Tyntesfield Watercatch walk
Discover Tyntesfield’s forgotten past on this circular walk, taking you through an avenue of monkey puzzle trees, a summerhouse and Second World War remains.
Trail
Tyntesfield park walk
Take in the views of the 19th-century parkland at Tyntesfield on this gentle circular walk passing interesting historical features on the route.
Spotlight events
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Christmas 2024 at Tyntesfield
This year, Tyntesfield will transport you to a 'Christmas Past' with decorations in the house that take inspiration from each room, reflecting how the rooms were used by those that called Tyntesfield their home. Tyntesfield will welcome new additions to their programme, such as a Carousel in front of the house, and a Dickensian street scene in the chapel courtyard. Familiar favourites, such as chapel concerts, Christmas trails and craft workshops will also return to provide something for everyone.
Woodworking with the Somerset Bodgers in 2025
Join the Somerset Bodgers for a packed programme in 2025, where you can learn the basics of Green Woodworking, and make your own tools and furniture, with courses on crafting a coffee table, a wooden spoon, your own pole lathe and much more. Check our events webpage for the full suite of courses.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Tyntesfield
Both the Cow Barn Café and the Pavilion Café serve a selection of hot and cold food and drinks. Afterwards, browse the wide range of unique gifts and local produce in the Cow Barn Shop.
Places to stay
Chaplain's House
On the edge of the Tyntesfield estate, this Gothic Revival style house makes a striking holiday escape.
Chaplain's Lodge
This Victorian gate lodge has been elegantly restored and has a huge private garden.
Summerhouse Cottage
On the Tyntesfield estate, this former hunting lodge has an octagonal summerhouse and farmland views.
Upcoming events
Event
Family Reindeer Making (Sorry, sold out)
During this family event an adult and child work together to construct a festive reindeer from parts provided by the Somerset Bodgers.
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Tyntesfield reindeer trail
Become Santa's Little Helper and check the reindeers have their keys to the North Pole toy sheds
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Chapel Concert: Bristol Gay Men's Chorus (Sorry, sold out)
Come see a special Christmas Concert from Bristol Gay Men's Chorus, who use the power of music to bring people together, in Partnership with St George's Bristol's Festival of Voice.
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Gendered Spaces and Social Status Tour
Explore how 19th century gender roles played a vital part in the architecture, working, and leisure life at Tyntesfield – and discover whether or not they are still relevant today.
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William Gibbs: Saint or Sinner?
Join us on weekdays in November for a special tour of the Tyntesfield Chapel
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Make a rustic stool or coffee table
In this two-day course, you'll make a three or four leg stool or coffee table with the Somerset Bodgers.
About Tyntesfield
Tyntesfield was not intended to be an extravagant statement of wealth, power or politics. Its purpose was simple: to serve as a family home.
Originally a smaller Georgian house, Tyntesfield was transformed into a Gothic Revival masterpiece. Its bespoke architecture reflects the devout Anglo-Catholic beliefs of the Gibbs family. Here they invested their wealth derived from controlling the import of Peruvian ‘guano’ fertiliser.
The garden and estate balance faded beauty and function with an abundance of nature. Flower-filled terraces, an empty lake, extensive woodland, champion trees and a productive kitchen garden give many opportunities for exploration. And with each season you can experience a new side to Tyntesfield.
History
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Tyntesfield's history
The story of William Gibbs, his faith and how the money he made trading guano led to the creation of Tyntesfield and its collection.
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History of the garden at Tyntesfield
Discover more about how the Rose Garden and The Orangery were created without impacting on the Victorian Gothic master design of the main house and the hidden symbolism they contain.
Art and collections
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The collection at Tyntesfield
No National Trust place has a bigger collection of objects than Tyntesfield. Here, we highlight some of the things to look out for in the Gibbs family home, from the Grand Hall fireplace to an impressive hoard of books.
Our work
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Our work on the estate at Tyntesfield
Discover more about the important conservation work on the estate at Tyntesfield that helps nature to thrive and provides a place of escape to visit.
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Doctor Thorne filming locations
Learn about the historic houses and outdoor settings used as filming locations for television drama Doctor Thorne.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Tyntesfield.