Dyrham Park - Jan 2020

A surprise visit to Dyrham Park near Bath on a frosty Sunday morning

St Peters Church - Dyrham

A few photos of St Peters Church, Dyrham park. The church has its origins in the 13th century, with the tower added in the 15th century.
It seems to be open daily with easy access from the formal gardens at Dyrham Park.

Stourhead - The Pantheon

The Pantheon lies in the ground of Stourhead in Wiltshire, an estate owned by the National Trust.
Architect Henry Flitcroft was commissioned to design the Pantheon and building started in 1753 by William Privett.

The pantheon is home to several statues, some shown below, including "Hercules" created by Rysbrack

There are many more photos of Stourhead and other National Trust properties in my gallery

Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield is a Victorian Gothic Revival house, in North Somerset, formally a 16th century hunting lodge a Georgian mansion was built in the early 1800's which was then expanded and remodelled by William Gibbs. A chapel was added in the 1870's. The estate was bought by the National Trust in 2002 after the death of Richard Gibbs in 2001.
I was lucky enough to visit the house and estate a few weeks ago, here are some of my photos, more can be seen on my web site

Dyrham Park - April 2016

Dyrham Park consists of a large baroque mansin house built in the 17/18th century and ancient deer park of around 270 acres (110 hectars). It is situated a few miles North of Bath just off the A46.
It is currently owned by the National Trust and is open most days of the year - Full details here

Here are a few photos from my visit in April 2016 (More in my gallery here)