The Somerset Bodgers

Bodgers

Tucked in a corner of the upper courtyard at Home Farm is the home of the Somerset Bodgers, a group of skilled craftspeople who offer courses and workshops in this historic craft.

The Somerset Bodgers are a local group affiliated to the National Association of Pole Lathe Turners and Green Woodworkers. Their aim is to promote green woodworking and keep alive ancient skills.

You can usually spot them in their home in the upper courtyard of Home Farm on Mondays and Fridays, between 10am - 3pm, but you might spot them on other days of the week when they are working on comissions or running courses. 

Dick, saw-chaining a lump of yew tree which was transformed into the Poet's woodland chair.
A man wearing a a checked shirt, green work overalls and an orange safety helmet and goggles, saw chaining a lump of yew tree wood, he
Dick, saw-chaining a lump of yew tree which was transformed into the Poet's woodland chair.

The bodgers use timber harvested from across the National Trust's Bristol sites, and so regularly have interesting pieces of wood for sale, or can use to create a specially comissioned item. 

There are also regular woodworking courses, from spoon carving to making your own chair. These are a great opportunity to learn a new skill, or a unique gift. 

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Timed entry to Tyntesfield (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Sat 24 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Tyntesfield. House open 11-4:30 with last entry at 4:15pm, with limited availability on a first come, first served basis. It is not possible to pre-book admission to the house and entry is not guaranteed.

Timed entry to Tyntesfield (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Mon 26 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Tyntesfield. House open 11-4:30 with last entry at 4:15pm, with limited availability on a first come, first served basis. It is not possible to pre-book admission to the house and entry is not guaranteed.