Acton Court

Acton Court is a manor house in Iron Acton with an East Wing built in 1535 that contains royal state rooms from Tudor times. The rooms preserve original wall paintings, furniture, and decorations from the 16th century that show how people lived during that period.

The manor house has roots in earlier times, but gained its important East Wing in 1535 when a royal visit was planned. This wing was completed in less than a year and shows the effort nobles made to accommodate the monarchy.

The house reflects how wealthy families during Tudor times valued their connections to the royal court. The carefully designed rooms show how nobility displayed their power and status through the way they built and decorated their homes.

The site is currently not open to visitors as restoration work is underway. Those interested should check ahead to find out when visits will become possible and what tours might be offered.

Nicholas Poyntz had the East Wing built in just nine months to give King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn a worthy welcome. This remarkable speed shows how seriously nobles took royal visits and how many workers could be brought together for such a project.

Location: Iron Acton

Address: Bristol BS37 9TL

Website: https://actoncourt.com

GPS coordinates: 51.55570,-2.46722

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04