Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Winterbourne Medieval Barn, built in 1342, is a unique surviving example of a great medieval Barn built by a gentry family. Constructed using green timber methods, it’s estimated that as many as 240 oak trees were used to build the main roof structure. Winterbourne is believed to be the only surviving example of a medieval barn of this size that was built & used by the lord of the manor rather than by the church.
Set in rural South Gloucestershire, just outside Bristol, the main barn & grounds will be open for you to look around at your leisure with some of our volunteer tour guides on hand to answer any questions you have about our beautiful site.
We will also have documents on display from our archive which show elements of the architectural process of restoring The Barn to its former glory during "the big build" which took place between 2019 & 2022.
Our pop-up cafe will also be open serving a small selection of drinks & snacks. Cash & card payments are accepted.
Why not combine your visit with a trip to St Michael's Church next door? Check their listing for times.
We are also located next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes The Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.
Look out for the brown signs on Winterbourne High Street to direct you to The Barn & follow the pink bunting to the entrance! Limited car parking is available onsite (BS36 1SE). We have plenty of cycle parking or The Barn is a ten-minute walk from Winterbourne High Street.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

1300-1600

Location & directions

Winterbourne Court Farm Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 1SE

Directions:

Look out for the brown signs on Winterbourne High Street to direct you to The Barn and follow the pink bunting to the entrance! We are located next door to St Michael's Church, Winterbourne.

Contact on day:

Ceara Foley

Telephone number:

+441174031536

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Booking is preferred to help us monitor numbers, but it is not essential. Walk-ins on the day will be very welcome.

Booking contact name:

Ceara Foley

Booking telephone number:

+441174031536

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne-medieval-barn-trust/heritage-open-day/2025-09-14/13:00/t-yajazyn

Alternative booking website:

http://www.winterbournebarn.org.uk/events/

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The Barn site is wheelchair accessible, although the terrain is uneven in places. Our volunteer team will be happy to assist where they can. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available on site. If you would like to reserve a disabled parking space, or have any other access questions, please email [email protected] or call 0117 403 1536. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please dispose of any dog waste in designated bins just outside of the site towards the church.

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