Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is a beautifully landscaped historic property situated on Bristol Harbor with sweeping views overlooking Narragansett Bay. A forty-five-room mansion, with trees, lawns, flowers, and the sea combine to produce an aesthetic experience that is exciting and refreshing. The magnificent gardens and grounds, located on 33 lush acres, can be enjoyed by visitors year-round. The lovely English Country Manor-style mansion is open for public enjoyment through self-guided tours Tuesday through Sunday, mid-April through mid-October, and November 26 throughJanuary 9 for the Christmas Holiday season.

It is the mission of Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum to preserve and maintain the condition and character of the estate in accordance with professional standards; to foster education and the public enjoyment of its arboretum, grounds, and buildings; to further the understanding of its cultural and historic heritage and to maintain a balance between site use and preservation.