Tyntesfield

Bath & Bristol

An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol

Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1PA

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The Gothic west front of Tyntesfield on a sunny day in autumn, wrapped in purple climbing plants

Opening times for 21 October 2025
Asset Opening time
House 10:30 - 15:30
Estate 10:00 - 18:00
Cow Barn Café 10:00 - 17:00
Pavilion Café 10:30 - 16:00
Shop 10:00 - 17:30
Second-hand bookshop 11:00 - 16:30
General admission applies for use of the facilities at Tyntesfield, including our shop, bookshop and cafés. Please note that only groups of 15 or more people are required to pre-book their visit. Please refer to our group bookings page for further information.
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Opening times for 21 October 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	10:30 - 15:30
Estate	10:00 - 18:00
Cow Barn Café	10:00 - 17:00
Pavilion Café	10:30 - 16:00
Shop	10:00 - 17:30
Second-hand bookshop	11:00 - 16:30

Whole site entry prices
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£22.00	£20.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£11.00	£10.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£55.00	£50.00
One adult family	£33.00	£30.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£19.00
Group (Child 5-17)		£9.50

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Bookshop
Buzzard Books; Tyntesfield's second-hand bookshop, featuring an array of different literature from a variety of genres. A children's nook is available, and volunteers are usually on hand to help when needed. Please note general admission applies for use of the second-hand bookshop. We gladly accept donations, but cannot accommodate house clearances.
Café
Pavilion Café. The pavilion cafe is currently outdoor seating only. Please note general admission applies for use of the Pavilion Café.
Car park
The car park is approximately 32 yards from the Welcome building. Parking is validated in the Welcome Building or via the JustPark app - we recommend visitors download the app before arrival, and that members have their membership cards with them.
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is available in the main car park, and covered parking is available in the upper courtyard of Home Farm. Ask at the Welcome Building for further information.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on short leads except for in the Kitchen Garden and inside the house.
Restaurant
Cow Barn. Set in the grade II listed Victorian dairy, the Cow Barn at Home Farm is the perfect place to pop in at the start of your visit or to refuel and relax after exploring the estate. Please note general admission applies for use of the restaurant.
Shop
Tyntesfield's shop is one of the largest in the National Trust, in the beautiful setting of the Home Farm area. Within the open atrium space, you'll find a range of handmade gifts, home and garden ware and food and drink items, as well as locally produced artisan products. Please note general admission applies for use of the shop.
Toilet
Toilets are open at Home Farm, Pavilion Cafe, and the house garden passage.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Steep paths and loose gravel. Tyntesfield House is approximately 1 kilometre from the car park. Trampers and pushchairs aren't permitted within the House. Mobility shuttle available. Assistance dogs welcome. Home Farm fully accessible.
Tyntesfield Site Maps
Explore Tyntesfield's accessibility guides on the AccessAble website.
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets and baby change facilities at Home Farm, Pavilion Cafe, and the house garden passage.
Large print (guide or menu)
Level access to food outlet
Level access to shop
Level access/terrain
We have an accessible route around the gardens and to the house but there is a steep incline to get to these areas.
Photograph album
We have a photograph album of the upper floors of the house for visitors who cannot use the stairs.
Powered mobility vehicle available
We run a mobility shuttle service at Tyntesfield using a fully electric vehicle. For more information about the volunteer run mobility shuttle service, please speak with a member of the team when you visit us. We also have three mobility trampers available for hire which are individual electric motorised vehicles that can traverse all the terrain on site
Ramped access/slopes
We have ramped access to the ground floor of the house
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
The Tyntesfield site is across uneven terrain and there are some steps in the grounds. However, an accessible route is available.
Wheelchairs available
We can provide manual wheelchairs on request should you need them. To hire mobility trampers or wheelchairs, please email us at tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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By road
For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA Tyntesfield is located on the B3128, please follow brown signs to the main entrance. Gates open at 10am and are locked at 5pm in winter months and 6pm in summer months. For more details on opening times please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield#Opening%20times From Bristol City centre follow the A370 toward Weston Super Mare, then B3128 towards Long Aston and Clevedon. M5 southbound exit 19 via A369 (towards Bristol), B3129 then B3128. At Failand, turn right onto B3128 toward Clevedon, entrance 1.5 miles on the left by the gatehouse. M5 northbound exit 20, B3130 (towards Bristol), via Tickenham then B3128 towards Wraxall. Entrance is on the right by the gatehouse – brown sign at the entrance. You can find your most convenient electric charging point locations in the local area by using this link https://www.zap-map.com/live/.
Parking: Parking is £3.00 in winter months (November to March) and £5 in summer months (April to October) per vehicle, per day using the JustPark app or in the Welcome Building. National Trust members park for free either by scanning their card in the Welcome Buildinh, or by registering their membership on the JustPark app and entering the location code for Tyntesfield (80698). We recommend visitors download the JustPark app before their arrival.
Sat Nav: For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA
On foot
There are many public footpaths that connect major town centres in North Somerset. Please see Ordnance Survey maps no. 154 or 155. Please follow the public footpath signs from the B3128 and B3130 and head to the visitor welcome building at Home Farm.
By train
The two closest train stations to Tyntesfield are: - Nailsea and Backwell station (4 miles away) or - Bristol Temple Meads station (7.4 miles away)
By bus
Please visit https://www.firstbus.co.uk/ for the latest information and bus times. Bus number X6 (Bristol ⇄ Clevedon) stops at the main entrance to Tyntesfield. Please be aware that bus numbers X9/X7 (Bristol ⇄ Nailsea) stop at the bottom gate, which is not accessible and not recommended due to the lack of a safe footpath.
Cycling
The main entrance to Tyntesfield is on the B3128, which is a major road with no cycle lanes. For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please use the following postcode: BS48 1PA On arrival, please follow the signs for 'All visitors', dismounting when you reach the visitor welcome building. The Festival Way (Route 33) from Bristol to Nailsea will bring you part of the way to Tyntesfield. You can then follow the Clevedon Road or use the bridleway to enter the estate. Please note the bridle route does not have a paved surface and the bridle route is not in the care of the NT. We ask that cyclists dismount on their route through the estate from the B3130, following the signs for the visitor welcome building at Home Farm, where you'll find cycle parking available. You can also find cycle parking available in the upper courtyard. Want to hire a bike? Visit www.bikebristol.com for more information on hiring a bike in Bristol. Please use the link below for details of the Festival Way cycle route.
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Car-free
You can also get here by bus, cycle and foot. Find out more about exploring car-free here https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/nt-tyntesfield/.
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The Colony - a film installation by Dinh Q. Lê

A haunting reflection on empire, exploitation and the environment – shown on an estate built on the legacy of the extractive guano industry. Presented in the Drawing Room of Tyntesfield House from 6 Sept - 2 Nov, the film brings viewers face-to-face with the landscapes and legacies from which the Gibbs family amassed their wealth.

Dormitory and worker kitchen on Chinca Norte Island

Christmas 2025 at Tyntesfield

This Christmas, Tyntesfield invites visitors to Once Upon a Christmas Time, a festive fairytale experience across the estate and house. From Cinderella in the Rose Garden to the wild swans, Mad Hatter’s tea party, Weston’s fairytale, a towering beanstalk, and even Narnia, enchanting scenes await at every turn — with many more surprises inside the house. Beyond the trail, enjoy a traditional carousel, a chapel street scene, festive concerts, trails, and craft workshops. Created in partnership with SuperCulture and local communities, this magical season promises a full day of wonder. No advance booking is required.

The Great Hall at Tyntesfield, near Bristol, decorated for Christmas

Our work at Tyntesfield

Discover more about the important conservation work on the estate at Tyntesfield that helps nature to thrive and provides a place of escape to visit.

Rows of runner beans in the Kitchen Garden at Tyntesfield, Bristol

Visiting Tyntesfield with your dog

Tyntesfield is a two pawprint rated place. Discover more about bringing your dog on a visit to Tyntesfield, including which areas your four-legged friend can explore, and read our Canine Code.