A spectacular Victorian Gothic estate managed by the National Trust, with giant sequoias in the woodland gardens. Tyntesfield was built and planted by the Gibbs family in the 1860s–1880s and represents one of the best-preserved Victorian estates in England. The sequoias date from this period.
Visit information
- Access
- Open to public
- Last verified
- 15 Apr 2026
- Access note
- National Trust members free. Non-members admission charge.
- Opening times
- Open year-round, hours vary by season. Gardens typically open from 10am.
- Official site
- nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield
Redwood species here
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in parts of their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Victorian-era planting by the Gibbs family, in excellent condition.
Woodland garden specimens
About this place
About Tyntesfield
Tyntesfield is located in Wraxall, North Somerset, England.
Species Present
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Access
This location appears to be publicly accessible. Please check locally for current opening times and any admission charges.
Data sourced from Redwood World (redwoodworld.co.uk) and enriched by Redwood Finder.