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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 21st June – 30th July, plus Bank Holidays 31st May and 30th 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
Open All Year
Garden & Church 01/03/2010 - 31/10/2010
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 21/06/2010 - 30/07/2010
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
* The House Bank Holiday Openings: 31st May 2010 14:00-16:30 and 30th August 2010 14:00-16:30
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult Combined Garden & House (Groups of 20+) | £9.00 per ticket |
| Adult Entry to Gardens | £5.00 per ticket |
| Adult Entry to House | £4.50 per ticket |
| Entry to Gardens - Groups of 20 or more | £4.50 per ticket |
| Child Entry to Garden | £2.50 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 and Dorchester. Signs to Beaminster.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Plant Sales
- Shop
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-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
Additional Images
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