Tyntesfield
A Victorian Gothic Revival estate about 10 km southwest of the city center, managed by the National Trust, with its house, chapel and gardens well preserved.
Tyntesfield was the country house of the Gibbs family, wealthy Victorian merchants in the guano trade. In the mid-19th century it was extensively remodeled in the Gothic Revival style, with towers, spires and an exquisite private chapel. The National Trust raised funds and bought it in 2002, preserving the collections accumulated by several generations of the family, and the interiors are richly furnished. The estate has a kitchen garden, a rose garden, an orangery and extensive woodland trails, making it suitable for a half-day visit. Admission is about £20 (free for National Trust members), and house visiting times are limited, so plan ahead. It sits beside the A370 road, about 20 minutes' drive away, and there is a bus on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (mansion has shorter opening hours)
Nearby sights
- Ashton Court Estate
- Leigh Woods
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Clifton Observatory & Giant's Cave
- Clifton Village
- Blaise Castle Estate
- Brunel's SS Great Britain
- Cabot Tower & Brandon Hill