Barrington Court (Short walk around local paths & then Gardens at leisure) (NT members free or normal admission).

Event Details

  • Start Date Friday, 12th of June 2026
  • End Date Friday, 12th of June 2026
  • Start/End Time 11:00 - 15:00
  • Near Ilminster, Somerset
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  • Groups
  • Approx Distance 4 Miles
  • TerrainMostly flat on designated public footpaths and rights of way. Some stiles and gates will be encountered. Paths may be muddy in places if wet weather precedes the walk.

A former stately home, the beautiful mellow-coloured Tudor mansion that is Barrington Court was once occupied by the Lyle family (of Tate & Lyle fame). In the custodianship of the National Trust, in recent years it has been used as one of the locations for the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.

This walk will explores a little of the village and countryside around the mansion and follows public paths around the estate. It offers enticing glimpses which may tempt you to investigate further. The paths used for this walk do not incur a cost but if you decide to venture deeper into the grounds after the walk (the house is currently not open due to planned restoration), there is a charge for non-members.

There are also a number of craft shops to explore and Barrington Court has an extensive Book Barn selling a wide range of second hand books

 

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