Goathurst Village Trail: Robin Hood's Hut
Robin Hood's Hut, Goathurst, Somerset, TA5 2EW
Once inside the hut, the elegant interior provides a fitting antechamber to the umbrello, from where the view stretches across the Mendip Hills towards the Bristol Channel and the mountains of South Wales beyond.
Robin Hood’s Hut was built by Sir Charles Kemeys Tynte in the late 1760s to adorn the re-landscaping of his estate at Halswell Park, Goathurst. The Landmark Trust took it on in 2000 when approached by Somerset Building Preservation Trust (SBPT) to find a use for the folly to stop it from falling into disrepair.
On the weekend as part of Goathurst Village Trail, there will be access to Halswell House, Mill Wood; for the first time all the follies of Halswell Park: the Temple of Harmony, Rotunda (Mrs Busby's Temple); Temple of Pan; together with St Edward's Church and an exhibition in the village hall.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 12pm-5pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 12pm-5pm
Location & directions
Robin Hood's Hut, Goathurst, Somerset, TA5 2EW
- Directions:
- What3Words: tilting.offers.shallower
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking preferred via Eventbrite but drop-ins also welcome on the day.
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/robin-hoods-open-day-24/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/get-involved/events/
- Booking opens:
- 13 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Access to this property is via a short walk up a hill and so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Please wear sensible shoes as the walk to Robin Hood's Hut is uphill on a dirt footpath which can be uneven in places.
