The Red Lodge Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Park Row, the Red Lodge Museum is a real time capsule. It started life in the late 16th century as a lodge for a grander estate, and walking through its doors feels like stepping through centuries. You can almost feel the history in the very fabric of the building, from its Tudor origins to its later Georgian refinements. It’s a wonderfully intimate and surprising find right in the heart of Bristol.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the stunning Tudor Oak Room, with its magnificent carved panelling and intricate plasterwork ceiling that has to be seen up close. Then you wander into the serene Georgian rooms, where elegant fireplaces and refined furniture showcase a completely different era of taste and living.
Visitor Information
It's run by Bristol Museums, so entry is free, though it's always good to check their website for opening times as they can be seasonal. Finding it is part of the adventure—it's nestled behind the main Bristol Central Library, so keep an eye out for the gateway.
Architecture & Building
A fascinating hybrid; at its heart is a rare, richly decorated Elizabethan timber-framed room, while other parts of the house were elegantly remodelled in the 18th century with classic Georgian symmetry and detail.
Contact & Location
Address: Park Row, Tyndall's Park, City Centre, Bristol, City of Bristol, West of England, England, BS1 5LJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 117 921 1360
Website: Visit Website
