Barrington Court

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. The house is closed.

An atmospheric fragment of old Somerset: an empty Tudor manor house, beautifully restored in the 1920s, with farm buildings, abundant flowers and orchards.

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More about this place

Summer view of Barrington Court

Visiting Barrington Court: what you need to know 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. If you're planning a visit, this article tells you everything you need to know. Please check back regularly; our priority is to keep everyone safe, but there will be further changes as soon as we can make them.

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What's on

Please book ahead before visiting 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. The parkland, garden, takeaway cafe, shop and toilets have reopened. Please book your tickets by 3pm on the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. Where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary, however if you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday for the following week. The house, restaurant, farm buildings and book barn remain closed until further notice.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Barrington Court (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Sun 25 Oct 2020
14:00-14:30
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Timed entry to Barrington Court (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Mon 26 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
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Things to see and do

The White Garden at Barrington Court

The garden at Barrington Court 

The walled White Garden, Rose and Iris Garden and Lily Garden were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, with playing fountains, vibrant colours and intoxicating scents. The original kitchen garden usually supplies the restaurant and continues the Lyle family's vision of self-sufficiency.

Apple crate Barrington Court

Our online apple celebration  

We usually celebrate the orchards at Barrington Court at this time of year but due to the on-going coronavirus crisis we are unable to host our weekend festival. So we've collected all things apple-y online for you to the celebrate the season at home.

Visiting with the whole family

Barrington Court children playing

Family fun at Barrington Court 

The crisp days of autumn are on their way for us to relish and enjoy and the garden is bright with scent and colour. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained; find out about it all here.

Dog holding a stick

Visiting Barrington Court with your dog 

Enjoy a visit with your dog: four-legged friends are welcome at Barrington Court. Dogs on leads are welcome on the wider estate. Assistance dogs only please in the walled gardens.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Feeling peckish? 

Our kiosk has reopened (11am-4pm) and is serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We are also only accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone. 

spring 2020 vases

Retail therapy 

Our shop has reopened (Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm). For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Barrington Court for everyone, for ever.

second hand books ranged on shelving

The Book Barn 

Barrington Court's Book Barn has a great selection of quality second-hand books covering all topics and tastes. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 11am-3pm.

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Our work

Barrington Court archive photo of the house

Caring for Barrington Court 

It takes a lot of work to care for Barrington, but what is the purpose of conservation at this special place, which doesn’t have a traditional furniture collection?

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Barrington Court, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

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History

Barrington Court early autumn

A brief history of Barrington Court 

Take a look through the timeline of Barrington Court to find out about its history from potential Roman origins, through Elizabethan architectural fashions, a 1920s restoration and Gertrude Jekyll influences in the garden, to the opening of the Court House to visitors in 2009.

Bath taps and Delft tiles in the bathroom at Barrington Court

Craftsmanship exemplified 

The story of Colonel Lyle's restoration of Barrington Court, which had fallen into terrible disrepair and was eventually reduced to being used as a farmhouse.

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Join or give

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

Barrington Court, Yeovil, Somerset

Help support Barrington Court 

You can continue to support Barrington Court by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Barrington Court.

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Places to stay

The glorious south Somerset countryside

Holidays in south Somerset 

Extend your stay in the area and rent a beautiful National Trust holiday cottage.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Barrington Court on the National Trust Collections website

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