Kings Weston House

The building was built between 1712 and 1719, and was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for the lawyer and politician Edward Southwell on the site of an earlier Tudor house. It was then remodelled in 1763–1768 by Robert Mylne and again between 1845 and 1850 by Thomas Hopper. The Kings Weston estate possesses one of the largest collections of buildings designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the UK. Whilst the house and the majority of the estate's buildings are still standing, others have been demolished or have been heavily altered. Bristol is the only UK city outside London that possess buildings designed by Vanbrugh. A significant architectural feature is the grouping of all the chimneys into a massive arcade. There is no admission charge for the grounds of the Estate. The grounds are open at all times. Kings Weston House is not open to the public, except for special events.(see web-site).

An ideal location with easy access links to the motorway. The grounds surrounding this house are pleasant to walk around and dog walking is highly encouraged. There are two car parks nearby, the closest to the grounds is reserved for events at the house, however there is a free car park near Shirehampton that is easy to get to. The house is currently closed to the public but the cafe is open and offers food for you and for dogs too. AT.

Wonderful winter walk, optional short loop or a longer route depending how much you wish to stretch your legs in the winter weather. Beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside and the house up the wooded avenue up to the grotto. Also great food from the cafe including pies, sausage rolls and of course cake!