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Group visits to Barrington Court

A small group of older visitors exploring the White Garden at Barrington Court, Somerset
Exploring the White Garden at Barrington Court | © National Trust Images / James Dobson

Barrington Court is the ideal place to visit as a group, whether that’s with family, colleagues or as part of an educational visit. There’s something for everyone to enjoy; including fascinating architecture, educational displays in the Farm Building and Strode House, beautiful Gertrude Jekyll influence garden, and the orchards and wider estate. Find out below how to organise your visit and the perks of visiting Barrington Court as a group.

House closure

Please bear in mind that Court House is currently closed for the Barrington Court Revival project.

How to book?

To book a group visit or coach party please get in touch either on barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk or call the team on 01460 241938.

A group of people walking and laughing together at Lyme Park in Cheshire
Visitors enjoying a group visit to Barrington | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Self-led learning visit at Barrington Court

If you’re interested in booking a self-led educational visit at Barrington Court, please contact us at barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Schools can benefit from an Educational Group Access Pass, which is an annual membership giving free access to the whole school group at National Trust places.

View of the White Garden at Barrington Court

Discover more at Barrington Court

Find out when Barrington Court is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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