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Mapperton House & Gardens
Gardens descending at 3 levels beside Tudor manor-house, remodelled in c1660s. Italianate garden and fountain court. Fishponds, orangery and summerhouses. Wild garden with specimen shrubs and trees. Surrounded by wooded landscape with magnificent views. Gifts and plants for sale. Licensed cafe.
Voted 'The Nation's Finest Manor House' by Country Life magazine.
Mapperton House is open to individuals Monday-Friday between 23rd June-1st August 2008, and also on Bank Holiday Mondays 26th May and 25th August 2008 between 2pm - 4:30pm. Mapperton Gardens is open 1 March - 31st August 2008 between 11am - 5pm. Group visits by arrangement.
Opening Times
Garden & Church 1 Mar 2009 - 31 Oct 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
House 22 Jun 2009 - 31 Jul 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | - Closed |
| Bank Holiday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
* The House Bank Holiday Openings: 25th May 2009 14:00-16:30 and 31st August 2009 14:00-16:30
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult Entry to Gardens | £4.50 per ticket |
| Adult Entry to House | £4.00 per ticket |
| Entry to Gardens - Groups of 20 or more | from £4.00 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. Signs to Crewkerne and Beaminster.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest stations are Crewkerne and Dorchester. Signs to Beaminster.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Saw mill cafe open daily for lunches and teas 11:30am-5:30pm except Saturdays.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.House tours by appointment only, afternoon preferred; no weekends.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 15
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Event Venue
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
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