Time to get away at Tyntesfield

Make the most of the long summer days and warm evenings at Tyntesfield with shady walks through the woodland and the colourful blooms in the garden, outdoor theatre and lazy picnics on the lawn...

Seasonal highlights at Tyntesfield

Looking down an archway of pink flowers in the Rose Garden at Tytnesfield
Close up of wildflowers int he meadow at Tyntesfield with parkland in the background
Two visitors having a picnic in the formal gardens at Tyntesfield

Summer colour in the Tyntesfield Rose Garden 

In the summer months, the distinctive archway of Tyntesfield's Rose Garden bursts into life and the boxed beds are a patchwork of different textures and colours.

Wildflower meadows 

At the start of the summer, the wildflowers in Tyntesfield's meadows begin to appear, filling the landscape with colour.

Places for picnics at Tyntesfield 

Here are a few of the top spots to spread out and tuck in, whether you like far reaching views or shady woodland.

Looking through to Tyntesfield house through autumn leaves

A Victorian Gothic country house 

The Gibbs family bought Tyntes Place in 1843 and transformed it into the Victorian Gothic masterpiece that exists today.

The view above the Broad Walk at Tyntesfield in autumn

Gardens behind the scenes: looking after Tyntesfield in autumn 

Enjoy the beautiful autumn garden at Tyntesfield in Somerset, a remarkable Victorian estate, little changed in 150 years. Follow the gardens team behind-the-scenes over the course of a gardening year.

Emperor Dragonfly clings to its larval case midway through its hatching cycle

Wildlife at Tyntesfield 

Dragonflies and deer, bats, birds and badgers, newts, hares, fungi and reptiles - the diversity of the Tyntesfield estate makes it the perfect home for a whole range of wildlife.

See the estate in a different light...

A National Trust Estate Guide at Tyntesfield leads a talk in the outdoors

Guided champion tree walks at Tyntesfield 

Tyntesfield is home to over forty county champion trees - the tallest, widest, oldest of their species. On these seasonal morning walks, our volunteer tree registrar, Chris Watts, will take you on a journey to find some of the most significant hidden gems and ancient giants.

Runners running through the woodland at Tyntesfield

Trust 10 

Blow away the cobwebs with a Sunday morning run around the Tyntesfield estate. The course consists of two 5k loops so you can stop after one, or go for the full 10k.

Chaplains House - Exterior

Holidays on the estate 

A relaxing stay in one of Tyntesfield's estate cottages is the perfect way to escape the city.

Getting hands on

National Trust ranger at a family muck-in day

World Ranger Weekend at Tyntesfield 2018 

In support of World Ranger Day, the National Trust rangers from sites across Bristol invite you to join us for a weekend of talks and activities to celebrate their work.

Two of the North Somerset Bodgers working on pole lathes at Tyntesfield

Make your own woodland spirit 

Create your own woodland spirit or green man face, under the expert guidance of the North Somerset Bodgers.