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See where the 'thunder and lightning man' conducted his experiments
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Take a walk through the grounds and seek out the Castle Folly
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Take part in activities like pond dipping
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© Somerset Wildlife Trust
Andrew Crosse: 'thunder and lightning man'
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© Jim Elliott
Going wild at Fyne Court
Explore a lost garden
Fyne Court is a lost garden, taken over by nature. Wander through the enchanting landscape, looking out for the boathouse and the folly.
Play with the variety of games on offer in the courtyard, build a den or climb the fallen chestnut tree.
Fyne Court was the home of the Crosse family who lived here until the house was destroyed by fire. Discover how the fire started and discover where the house used to stand.
Find out about Andrew Crosse, Fyne Court's most famous resident and why he became known as 'The Thunder and Lightning Man' by the locals.
Don't miss
- New for 2012: have fun on our outdoor play trail
- Uncover the stories about Andrew Crosse, 'thunder and lightning man'
- Discover where the house was and how it burnt down
- Play with the games box, climb trees, build a den
Explore Fyne Court
- Explore the lost garden on our wonderful walks
- Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the café
- Join us at one of our events
- See the blankets of snowdrops and bluebells in spring
