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An American garden treasure.

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Blithewold, named in Yankee Magazine's 2010 Best 5 Public Gardens in New England is located on Narragansett Bay, 25 minutes east of Providence and 60 minutes south of Boston. Blithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Your exploration of Blithewold will include diverse gardens, specimen trees, and a 45-room English style manor house filled with antiques and artwork, all chronicling the rich social history of the lives of one family over a span of more than 80 years.

Our Mission: To preserve New England’s finest garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation, and by our example to teach and inspire others.


The Mansion is open: Mid-April through Columbus Day, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays, 10 am to 3 pm and most Monday holidays. The mansion occasionally closes at 3pm for Special Events.

The Gardens & Grounds: Year-round daily 10 am to 5 pm. The grounds & gardens occasionally close early for Special Events.

Address: 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Phone: (401) 253-2707
gro.dlowehtilb@laicos
State: Rhode Island
City: Bristol
Zip Code: 02809


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
I took my elderly mother in her wheelchair to one of their spring teas. The staff and even the other guests were so kind to us, and the tea and scones, sandwiches, etc. were fresh and marvelous. The grounds were beautiful, even on a grey day when spring had not quite emerged. I too wanted to be a part of the Summer Place Era!
7 years ago (16-01-2018)
Magnificent gardens and views. We went to a Christmas tea at Blithewold to start the season off with a little holiday cheer. Just gorgeous and a beautiful setting inside. The tea was delicious with homemade scones and other tea sandwiches. After the tea, I strolled in the garden to look at the garden. The trees are just so impressive and unusual. One of my favorites is a weeping Hemlock. I would highly recommend doing a tour at Christmas and you must buy your tickets ahead of the season as the space is limited.
8 years ago (02-12-2017)
A lovely mansion with beautiful gardens and greenhouse. I’ve only visited around the holidays which is very pretty with several Christmas trees.
8 years ago (03-12-2017)
Wonderful. Helpful and friendly staff. Also the handheld audio tour was perfect for my husband because he is hearing impaired. He could take out his hearing aids and use the ear buds. That way he could adjust the volume and not be distracted with echoes or other sounds.
8 years ago (06-07-2017)
Such a great place! Never thought I would see a Giant Sequoia but they had one that is over 100 years old!
8 years ago (07-10-2017)
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