Fyne Court

Fyne Court courtyard in the sunshine

Important notice -

Our car parks and estate are open. You don’t need to book but parking space is limited.

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Family walking dogs

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

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. 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. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Explore Fyne Court

Can you spot wildlife and splash along the play trail at Fyne Court?

Activities for young children at Fyne Court 

As you discover this naturally beautiful garden, enjoy all that the outdoor provides for natural play.

Highland cow at Broomfield Hill, Somerset

Three fantastic walks 

Enjoy our pick of varied walks around the Fyne Court area. There are many interesting sights along each one and lots of opportunities for wildlife encounters.

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What's on

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Eating and shopping

Flatford Tea Room

The tea-room and snug are currently closed.

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History

Interpretation at Fyne Court shows house the house looked before the fire

Delve into Fyne Court's hidden history  

Due to a fire in 1894, the former home to the Crosse family burnt down and was never rebuilt. This has left many visitors wondering, what happened to the house?

Cockercoombe, Quantock Hills, Somerset

Andrew Crosse, the man and the myth  

Andrew Crosse was a pioneer in the field of electricity, but some of his stranger experiments got him into trouble.

The house at Fyne Court in Somerset before the fire of 1894

Fire at Fyne Court 

Following the fire that swept through Fyne Court in 1894, very little remains of the original house that Andrew Crosse lived in.

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Our work

Our work in the Quantock Hills

A dormouse waiting for their health check

A ranger's day on the Quantocks 

Checking in on Britain's endangered dormice.

Shaving brace used for fence work

Chestnut fencing  

Find out about the traditional green wood working craft of cleft chestnut fencing.

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Get involved

A National Trust volunteer meets people from all walks of life.

Volunteering for the National Trust in Somerset 

Interested in volunteering? Have a look at the volunteering opportunities available across Somerset's coast and countryside.

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Places to stay

Exterior of Fyne Court Cottage in Somerset

Fyne Court Cottage, Somerset 

Stay in this characterful former gardener’s cottage on Fyne Court Estate which was once home to the scientist and poet Andrew Crosse. Conducting controversial experiments on his friends, it’s rumoured that Crosse was the real-life inspiration for Doctor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s book ‘Frankenstein’.

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Groups

Group visits and venue hire

The house at Fyne Court in Somerset before the fire of 1894

Group visits  

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the doors at Fyne Court? We have two rooms available for hire, the perfect opportunity for a behind the scenes peak.

Bug hunting on a school trip

School visits 

School children will love a day out in nature's outdoor classroom, start planning your visit now.

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