My visit to Tyntesfield House was on May 1st 2006. Part of a family visit to the area and nearby to where my Sister lives. It is a National Trust property, acquired In July 2002.
Made possible by very generous public donations and fund raising events.
I only managed to see the exterior & gardens on this visit, but it is a very Impressive building Indeed. It was formally the home of the 2nd Lord Wraxall , who died alone in the house in July 2001. He never married. The gardens are very well cared for and on my visit , the Flower beds were full of Tulips , Wallflowers and primroses. The hedges all neatly clipped too.
The building itself was transformed into Gothic revival style in the 1860's. The Architect was John Norton, who was Bristol born . On close Inspection of the Exterior, you see very great detailed Bath Stonework, done by the London builders "William Cubitt & Sons".
I'm hoping next time to explore the Interior of Tyntesfield , where there are guided tours of the building. You may need to make appointments to visit, as it can get very busy at times.
For more Information on the National Trust, visit >
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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