Things to see & do
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House and chapel
House and chapel
Discover a family home lived in by four generations of the Gibbs family, all making their mark and never throwing anything away. Follow the family’s rise and gentle decline, and find out why we saved Tyntesfield.
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Gardens and woodland
Gardens and woodland
Discover a beautiful garden filled with history. Be inspired by lush green lawns, flower filled borders and admire magnificent trees in the arboretum. Escape further afield and walk into wild woodland landscapes with views to take your breath away. Open all year round.
Find out more about Tyntesfield's gardens and estate
© Chris Watts
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Tyntesfield 'unpacked'
Tyntesfield 'unpacked'
Kept safe and packed away during our major conservation project, hundreds of objects are now being unpacked and put on display for the first time. Discover what makes them special and the stories of the people who have treasured and cared for them for over 150 years.
© National Trust
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Family adventure
Family adventure
The perfect place for great family fun. Find the best adventure spots with our Play Trail map or discover amazing wildlife with the Focus on the Wild guide. Step inside the house to try on costumes and let your imagination run wild. Family friendly events all year round.
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Kitchen garden
Kitchen garden
Nestled at the bottom of the estate our kitchen garden has been in production since it was built in the 1890s and is a hidden gem. Admire the gardener's skills and pick up some fruit, veg or flowers to take home.
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Lovely local food
Lovely local food
The menus at The Cow Barn are inspired by local suppliers and seasonal produce. Virtually everything has been sourced locally and cooked with love by our chefs. Our menus constantly change depending on the day’s pickings from our kitchen garden and what comes in from our suppliers.
House and chapel
Gardens and woodland
Tyntesfield 'unpacked'
Family adventure
Kitchen garden
Lovely local foodEvents
We've lots of great ideas to help you have a lovely day out. Why not try one of our events? From behind the scenes tours to stargazing and woodland adventures, you are sure to find something to suit you.
Photography exhibition
'Accidental beauty' is a new exhibition by local photographer Neil McCoubrey documenting a look behind the scenes as Tyntesfield.
New rooms 'unpacked'
What would it be like to buy a mansion house and all of its contents? Imagine Tyntesfield in the hands of the auctioneers and discover how it was saved by the nation in our new rooms, open for the first time this year.
Home Farm Visitor Centre
A beautiful historic building brought back to life
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We’ve carefully converted the original Grade II* Victorian model farm buildings into a visitor centre. Try delicious food in our Cow Barn restaurant or browse our shop selling local gifts and crafts. Head to the upper courtyard and potter around and second hand bookshop or try out the kids play area. Free entry.
Home Farm shop
The shop at Home Farm was once home to dairy cattle
© NT/Neil McCoubrey
Take a shopping trip with a twist in our beautiful shop. Discover a unique selection of gifts, crafts, homeware plus local food and drink. They're displayed alongside the detailed ironwork of the original Victorian troughs and stalls - a reminder of Home Farm's past use as a working farm.
The Cow Barn restaurant
Enjoy lunch alongside original historic features
Whether you fancy a roast lunch with your family, an extra addition to your picnic basket or simply a nice slice of cake, our restaurant is open every day serving delicious local food. Full of original features you can even book your own cow stall for lunch.