Name: Tyntesfield
Rating: 5.0

Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1PA, UK

1-99 Years

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Tyntesfield is an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house set within extensive gardens and parkland near Bristol. It was created as a family home and later transformed into a richly detailed historic estate reflecting the beliefs and lifestyle of the Gibbs family. Today, it offers visitors a blend of history, architecture, and nature across a large countryside setting.

The attraction includes the Gothic Revival house with over 72,000 objects, a historic chapel, and 540 acres of estate featuring woodland, orchards, gardens, and parkland. Visitors can explore formal terraces, open lawns, the Orangery, a working Kitchen Garden, and multiple play areas for different age groups. Additional features include the Home Farm Café, Pavilion Café, Home Farm Shop, and Buzzard Books second-hand bookshop.

Admission prices with Gift Aid are £23.10 for adults, £11.60 for children (5–17), £57.80 for families, and £34.70 for one adult families. Without Gift Aid, prices are £21.00 for adults, £10.50 for children, £52.50 for families, £31.50 for one adult families, with group rates from £19.95 for adults and £9.98 for children. Children under 5 years enter free.

Overall, Tyntesfield offers a peaceful and immersive experience combining historic interiors with wide open outdoor spaces. It allows visitors to enjoy heritage, gardens, and nature in one visit, with something to explore in every season. This attraction is ideal for families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a relaxing countryside day out near Bristol.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

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.
Buzzard Books: Tyntesfield's second-hand bookshop, featuring an array of different literature from a variety of genres. A children's nook is available, and volunteers are usually on hand to help when needed.

Facilities

Parking: The car park is approximately 32 yards from the Welcome building.
Food & Drinks: Pavilion Café - The pavilion cafe is currently outdoor seating only. Please note general admission applies for use of the Pavilion Café. 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.
Toilets: Toilets are open at Home Farm, Pavilion Cafe, and the house garden passage.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

With Gift Aid

Adult (18+): £23.10
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £11.60
Family (2 Adults + up to 3 children): £57.80
One adult family: £34.70

Without Gift Aid

Adult (18+): £21.00
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £10.50
Family (2 Adults + up to 3 children): £52.50
One adult family: £31.50
Group (Adult 18+): £19.95
Group (Child 5–17): £9.98

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfield

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: via ltd mini-tours
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

Address: Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1PA, UK

Post Code: BS48 1PA

Council: North Somerset

County: Somerset

By Car: 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. 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. The car park is approximately 32 yards from the Welcome building.
By Bus: Bus number X6 (Bristol ⇄ Clevedon) stops at the main entrance to Tyntesfield.
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)