Barrington Court

Important notice -

The parkland, garden and toilets at Barrington Court are open 10am-5pm. The house and kiosk are open 11am-3pm. Visits must be booked. Check What's on for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without booking

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

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Please book ahead before visiting 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. The house, parkland, garden, takeaway cafe and toilets have reopened. You'll need to 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. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we'll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. The shop, restaurant, farm buildings and book barn remain closed until further notice.

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Timed entry to Barrington Court (10 August - 16 August)

Wed 12 Aug 2020
10:00-10:30
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Summer view of Barrington Court

Visiting Barrington Court: what you need to know 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. If you've got a ticket booked, 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.

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Things to see and do

The master bedroom at Barrington Court

Explore the rooms at Barrington Court 

The house at Barrington Court is part of a pilot, looking at how we can reopen our houses and buildings safely, whilst continuing to look after the many treasures they hold. Things might feel a little different, as we've put new measures in place to keep everybody safe. Those who have booked visits may be able to access the house from 13 July, and should look out for more information when they arrive.

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.

Visitors enjoying a picnic by the moat at Barrington Court

Picnicking at Barrington Court 

Find your perfect spot and spend as much time as you like eating, relaxing and enjoying the sounds of summer all around you at Barrington Court. Please book ahead before visiting, and please be aware that only picnic rugs are permitted; we ask that you leave your portable picnic furniture at home.

Visiting with the whole family

Barrington Court children playing

Family fun at Barrington Court 

The precious days of summer are here for us to relish and enjoy and the garden is bright and alive 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-3pm) 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. 

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Our work

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.

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?

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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