Mapperton House, Gardens & Wildlands - Open Garden for NGS
Terraced valley gardens surrounding Tudor/Jacobean manor house. On upper levels, walled croquet lawn, orangery and Italianate formal garden with fountains, topiary and grottoes. Below, C17 summerhouse and fishponds. Lower garden with shrubs and rare trees, leading to woodland and spring gardens. Mapperton is also home to a spectacular rewilding project known as Mapperton Wildlands. A limited number of tickets have been made available for a special 1 day rewilding tour on 23rd May. On arrival please meet at the Coach House Caf, where you will be joined by Ben Padwick, the ranger at Mapperton. Ben will give an introductory talk and will be your guide throughout your visit.
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For NGS: Thur 23 May (10-4). Admission £40. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Light refreshments in the Coach House cafe (inc in admission price). Times:10:00 to 16:00.
Mapperton House, Gardens & Wildlands, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3NR
Thu 23 May