TYNTESFIELD HOSTS CROWN MAKING TO CELEBRATE THE CORONATION

This weekend marks the Coronation of King Charles III, an event that citizens across North Somerset are celebrating in various ways. The National Trust is also honoring this momentous occasion at various Trust locations through picnics, arts & crafts sessions, lawn games and more. Special exhibits and displays will be available to visitors who want to learn about the history behind this event.

One of the locations taking part in these festivities is Tyntesfield in Wraxhall. From May 6th-8th, a free drop-in session called “Create a Crown for the Coronation” will take place in which residents can explore gardens and parkland on the estate while using natural resources to make their own pieces of art.

Normal admission prices apply.

Tyntesfield itself has a rich history of royal connections. On 18 July 2006, Prince Charles was given a tour of Tyntesfield House by its former owner, Lord Wraxall.

There the Prince met volunteers and staff involved in the restoration of the historic home, which was donated by the National Trust in 2002.

According to BBC News, Prince Charles also met Philippa Perks, who lived in the house as an evacuee in the 1940s and who had also met Prince Charles’ great-grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1941.

Pupils at St Mary Redcliffe School and members of the Brandon Trust, which supports people with learning and physical disabilities, were also keen to meet the prince.

On his tour of the house, he looked into historic rooms such as the butler’s pantry, the billiard room and the imposing Gothic chapel.

Tyntesfield was acquired by the Trust following a successful public appeal raising £8.2million and £17.4million from the National Heritage Memorial Fund in 100 days.

There is also a Home Farm Cafe on site which provides the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat, as well as a shop.