The House

After a programme of painstaking conservation work, largely funded by English Heritage, the East and North ranges of Acton Court can now be viewed. The many ‘finds‘ discovered during the archaeological excavations are held at Bristol City Museum.

Acton Court is believed to be the most ‘original‘ Tudor house in Britain. In order to maintain the integrity of the building, as far as possible, it has been left in its original state. The empty house has a mysterious beauty that we have tried to preserve. Due to the fragile nature of the construction, only small, escorted groups can view the rooms at any one time. The house is a Grade I Listed Building and both house and grounds are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, which ensures that no digging or building can take place without permission and that the site is preserved for future generations to enjoy.