The Red Lodge

Open Saturday to Wednesday 10.00 to 17.00. All groups must be booked.

A historic Elizabethan house, which has been 'modernised' and restored several times thoughout its 400 year history.

Originally a lodge to the Great House where Queen Elizabeth I once stayed, the Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure' and houses the Great Oak Room, one of the finest rooms in the West Country.

As you step up the winding staircase and enter through the porch of the Great Oak Room, you will marvel at the magnificent oak panelling, the plasterwork ceiling and the magnificent carved stone chimneypiece.

Downstairs, the Reception Room, Print Room and staircase are all examples of Georgian architecture.

The Red Lodge has had several uses, and was once used as a reform school for girls set up by Mary Carpenter. A room in the Lodge is dedicated to her memory.

The walled garden is one of The Red Lodge's best features and is an excellent example of a re-created Elizabethan-style knot garden with herbaceous borders.

Opening Times

2008 - Opening 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

2 miles from the M32. Public car parks nearby, the nearest being West End Car Park.

Public Transport Directions

Bus service numbers 1, 8, 9, 41, 43, 54, 55 & 99 from the City centre and Temple Meads train station.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

• Free Entry
• On Bus Route

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted - Must be booked in advance. A charge will be made for curator time.
• Max group size - 65
• Min group size - 10

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups - Must be booked in advance. A charge will be made for curator time.