In 1795 the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol created this equally eccentric house, with its central rotunda and curved corridors, to display his collections. Paintings by Titian, Gainsborough and Velázquez and a magnificent Georgian silver collection are on display. An Italianate garden lies to the south of the house, which is set in a ‘Capability’ Brown park with woodland walks, deer enclosure, vineyard, Georgian summer house, church, canal and lake. What’s new in 2004: Major building programme continues (House visitor route not affected). Access to areas of park & garden may be restricted from time to time.