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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 weekdays 8th July – 9th August, plus Bank Holidays 27th May and 26th August, 2 - 4.30pm (last admissions 4pm). Other times by appointment. Mapperton Gardens and All Saints Church: 1st March – 31st October daily except Saturday, 11am - 5pm.
The Sawmill Café is open daily, except Saturday, 28th March - 30th September, 11am - 5pm for lunch and tea.
Opening Times
Garden & Church 01/03/2013 - 31/10/2013
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
House 08/07/2013 - 09/08/2013
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
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult Combined Garden & House - Groups of 20 or more | £10.00 per ticket |
| Adult Entry to Gardens | £6.00 per ticket |
| Adult Entry to House | £6.00 per ticket |
| Entry to Gardens - Groups of 20 or more | £5.50 per ticket |
| Child Entry to Garden | £3.00 per ticket |
Children under 5 free entry into Gardens
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. Signs to Crewkerne and Beaminster.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest stations are Crewkerne/Maiden Newton and Dorchester. Signs to Beaminster.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- No Dogs
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Wedding Venue
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Saw mill cafe open daily for lunches and teas 11am-5pm 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
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- 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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