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Historic Houses

Bristol and the surrounding area are steeped in history, home to England's oldest inhabited castle and historic houses. Visit today and discover their hidden secrets...

Berkeley Castle dates back to the 12th century. England's oldest inhabited castle boasts an exciting programme of events.

Blaise Castle Estate features expansive woods and parklands and a museum situated in the 18th century house, which includes a Victorian schoolroom, picture gallery and period costumes.

Tyntesfield is a unique Victorian estate at Wraxall run by the National Trust. The house and grounds are open to the public over spring-summer.

Seek out the Georgian House, one of the most complete 18th century townhouses surviving in the UK. Furnished on four floors, it provides a superb illustration of life above and below stairs.

The Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure' and was originally a lodge to the Great House where Queen Elizabeth I once stayed.

Or pay a visit to Dyrham Park, set in 265 acres of ancient deerpark, built between 1691 and 1702.