Spring Open Day
Have a sneak peak inside our beautiful heritage site...FOR FREE!
Come on in to find out the history of this beautiful barn and admire original medieval timbers. Hear the story of how it was all almost lost in the 1980s, then saved by local supporters in the 1990s and how it is used today!
The Barn is normally only open for ticketed events, so this is a great change to explore this Grade II* listed building...and maybe find out what else is on for you to come and visit us again.
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, cutting edge technology for the time, it has been described as a magnificent example of the builders craft. Come and look around this beautiful building, set in rural South Gloucestershire, just outside Bristol.
The Main Barn 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.
Our pop up café will also be open serving a small selection of drinks and snacks. Cash and card payments are accepted,
Why not combine your visit with a trip to St Michael’s Church next door? Opening times are subject to change so please check with them in advance if you are arranging a visit especially. We’re also located next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes The Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.
We will be open from 1pm – 4pm. Please arrive at any time within this time slot and stay for as long, or little as you like.
Look out for the brown signs on Winterbourne High Street to direct you to The Barn.
Limited car parking is available onsite. We have plenty of cycle parking for those travelling by bike. The Barn is a short ten minute walk from Winterbourne High Street.
Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE.
Any donations kindly given at this event are used go towards our fundraising for WMBT to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.