An authentic example of the American Country Place era, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum features a large home and landscaped gardens. Tour the 45 rooms of the mansion filled with authentic furniture. Outside you will see more than 300 species of plants, both native and exotic. The estate features magnolia, katsure, oak, beech, and sequoia trees. Walk among the roses and orchids, divided by little stone walls and rocky roads. The site also offers a greenhouse, a tennis court, and a golf course. Before you head to Bristol, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Bristol trip itinerary maker, to make sure you see all that Bristol has to offer, including Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum.
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Blithewold Mansion Reviews
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Visited "in the time of Covid19", & the mansion was not yet open for visits. But the gardens & ground were--& they are spectacular: full of great specimen trees, various gardens with different themes.... more »
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Musicians and lovers of Music will delight in going to the many concerts held in the living room of this 200 year old former private home. We went when it was decorated for Christmas and the whole... more »
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Different flowers for every season. Many activities year around. Jazz, Opera, magic lantern to mention a couple... Lovely place to take a walk after having lunch in a Bristol restaurant.
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A lovely old mansion. The backstory is interesting and the grounds are large and beautiful. However, nothing really distinguishes this from other old properties. Good to see if you’re in the neighborhood but not a must see.
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