About

An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol, 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. 

Find out more, including details on Tyntesfield tickets and opening times and book your visit on the Tyntesfield National Trust website.

Groups

Groups of any size are welcome to Tyntesfield, and if there are more than 15 of you, you'll benefit from discounted group rates.
Other benefits include:
Possibliity to reserve a seating area for up to 40 people at Home Farm's restaurant
Free coach parking for up to three coaches (must be booked in advance)
Free guided tour of the gardens, on a variety of topics of interest

Get in touch with details of your enquiry to begin building a package. 

​​​​​​Tyntesfield House

A Gothic Revival masterpiece, richly decorated and furnished with a collection of over 72,000 objects. Entry to the house is via a timed ticket, which can be picked up on the day or booked online.

Garden & Estate

The house is surrounded by 540 acres of historic land that includes a woodland and orchard. Enjoy woodland walks, formal garden and kitchen garden. Spring blooms, summer roses and autumn colour give each season a reason to visit.

Packed activities programme including open air theatre, food and craft markets, guided walks and children’s crafts and storytelling events.

Eating and Shopping

The Cow Barn in the Home Farm visitor centre offers year-round homemade dishes using estate-grown ingredients. Further into the estate, the Pavilion Café is dog friendly, and serves light bites, coffee and cake next to the outdoor play area.

The extensive Cow Barn shop sells local artisan products, classic National Trust lines and seasonal favourites. There’s also a garden and plant shop and second hand bookshop.

Explore more

Nearby Prior's Wood Nature Reserve was once part of the Tyntesfield Estate and is the ideal place for getting away from the busy city.

Tyntesfield also features on our list of the top 20 spring walks around Bristol.

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