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 22nd June – 31st July, plus Bank Holidays 25th May and 31st 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, mid March - September, 11am - 5.30pm for lunch and tea.

Opening Times

Garden & Church 1 Mar 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

House 22 Jun 2009 - 31 Jul 2009

* The House Bank Holiday Openings: 25th May 2009 14:00-16:30 and 31st August 2009 14:00-16:30

Tickets Information

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