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Barrington Court Revival

The North Front of Barrington Court, Somerset.
The North Front of Barrington Court, Somerset. | © National Trust Images/Andrew Butler

Barrington Court was the first large mansion property acquired by the National Trust in 1907. A century of weather has taken its toll on the roofs and rainwater goods of Court House and Strode House. Water ingress has led to some damage to the historic fabric of the buildings, which is why Court House is closed. A large conservation project started in early 2020, which was paused due to the pandemic. The project restarted in the summer of 2022.

The Barrington Court Revival project is working to understand the condition of the buildings and the best approach to their repair.  It is a multi-million-pound project, and it will take several years of careful planning and restoration. 

Project updates

2022

Mitigation action

In the summer of 2022, repairs were undertaken across the Court House roof which dealt with the immediate water ingress issues. After tackling the leaks a mitigation programme has also been put in place to address any potential issues whilst the house is closed.   

Unsafe masonry was recorded, removed and stored safely. These elements will be conserved and repaired before going back on the building when the main repair works take place. 

In November 2022, the scaffolding was removed and the garden area around Court House tidied up.   

New information panels on the project have been erected and linked to this page so everyone remains informed on the progress of the works. 

A black and white photograph of Barrington Court in the 1890s with a lady and two children standing outside the entrance and a main in the doorway at Barrington Court Somerset
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History of Barrington Court 

Barrington Court developed from Roman times until the 20th century when the grand Tudor mansion was restored with a remarkable collection of antique panelling.

Barrington Court Parkland in Winter
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Things to do and see on the estate at Barrington Court 

Walk the estate to discover nature, views, and the landmarks of Barrington Court. Bring along your dog to enjoy these spaces.

Kitchen garden in winter at Barrington Court
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Things to see and do in the garden at Barrington Court 

Explore the garden of Barrington Court throughout the seasons. See the fruit and produce growing in the Kitchen Garden or enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful borders of formal, walled garden areas.

Visitors embracing the cold and enjoying the sensory delights of the season
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Family-friendly things to do at Barrington Court 

Discover what family activities are available at Barrington Court in Somerset and plan your visit.