Your Own Piece of Tyntesfield

Karen Osborne • November 28, 2025

We are so fortunate to have the beautiful National Trust property on our doorstep, here in North Somerset.


Tyntesfield was not intended to be an extravagant statement of wealth, power or politics. Its purpose was simple: to serve as a family home.


Originally a smaller Georgian house, Tyntesfield was transformed into a Gothic Revival masterpiece. Its bespoke architecture reflects the devout Anglo-Catholic beliefs of the Gibbs family. Here, they invested their wealth derived from controlling the import of Peruvian ‘guano’ fertiliser.


The garden and estate balance faded beauty and function with an abundance of nature. Flower-filled terraces, an empty lake, extensive woodland, champion trees and a productive kitchen garden give many opportunities for exploration. And with each season, you can experience a new side to Tyntesfield.


After World War II, the redundant US Army hospital buildings on the Tyntesfield grounds were converted into accommodation for civilians who had been made homeless by the bombing in Bristol and elsewhere.


Over 100 families were relocated to this new "village", which consisted of the converted hospital buildings. One former resident's family member recalled the buildings were well-equipped with modern conveniences like hot water and central heating.


The housing was temporary, and the site was eventually abandoned in 1960, after which the land was returned to its former use.


During the war itself, the estate housed two US Army encampments, including a large general hospital, and provided shelter for evacuated schoolgirls from Clifton High School. The main house sustained some bomb damage during the Bristol Blitz that was not properly repaired for many years.



Tyntesfield means so much to so many people. With that in mind John has crafted a miniature house. set into reclaimed wood and completed with a tea light candle, when the candle is lit all the rooms in the house light up, how awe-inspiring!

 

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This is a beautiful item that makes the perfect gift and becomes a piece of local history in your own home!


We attend the Somerset Farmers Market in Nailsea every month on the third Saturday of the month. Our stall is always outside Waitrose on The High Street, it is in close proximity to Tyntesfield and over October and November, we have met and chatted to several locals who recall the above, and as a devoted memory, have now purchased a replica steel house by candlelight


If you would like to visit Tyntesfield, the address is Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1PA

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