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Welcome to Mapperton House & Gardens
Home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Mapperton is a glorious sandstone manor house and romantic valley garden deep in a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoiled countryside. Fifteen acres of gardens descend from the croquet lawn, through the formal topiary down to the wild garden.
The House, Gardens and Coach House café are closed apart from our 2020 Spring Flowers Sunday preview on 1st March (gardens and cafe only). We reopen for the season on 8 March 2020 at which point our popular house tours will resume – and as a Springtime bonus all entry tickets are half price in March. We look forward to seeing you then!
The Grand Tour: Coming Soon!
Julie Montagu and Mapperton Estate will be offering exclusive tours and accommodation at Mapperton and other historic houses featured in the series ‘An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates’.
Please enter your email below if you would like further details.
Mapperton Moments by John Montagu
“A sometimes darkly comic account of the efforts required to maintain and secure the future if the house and estate at Mapperton” – Graeme Garden OBE
Latest news
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Discover the Secret Garden Easter Trail at Mapperton from 7th– 22ndApril, where tiny little doors…
Mapperton opened its doors to visitors on Sunday 3 March for the 2019 season. The House &…
As the temperature continues to dip, visitors will enjoy a fortifying walk around Mapperton Gardens…
The Sawmill Cafe at Mapperton will be serving a traditional roast lunch on Remembrance Sunday,…
One of the 18th century’s most infamous and shocking murders has a particular resonance for…
Upcoming Events
february
02feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
09feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
16feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
march
01mar11:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedSpring Flowers Sunday - 2020 Season Preview
Event Details
Mapperton Spring Flowers Sunday We're delighted to open for a one-day 2020 Season Preview on Sunday 1st March. Our gardens and cafe will be open from 11am to 4pm and
Event Details
Mapperton Spring Flowers Sunday
We’re delighted to open for a one-day 2020 Season Preview on Sunday 1st March.
Our gardens and cafe will be open from 11am to 4pm and admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from the proceeds of this day.
The Coach House café menu includes hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, with a warming soup and selection of delicious sandwiches. A few plants, including snowdrops and reticulated irises, will also be on sale as well as items from our gift shop.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
08mar10:00 am5:00 pmFeaturedMapperton House & Gardens Opens
Event Details
On Sunday 8th March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March* (under 5's go free). We will
Event Details
On Sunday 8th March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March* (under 5’s go free). We will be open from 10am to 5pm, Sunday to Thursday and The Coach House will also be open serving hot drinks, cakes, delicious lunches and afternoon snacks.
Mapperton House will open for guided tours starting at 12pm & 1pm, advance booking for house tours is recommended by calling 01308 862645.
*Half price tickets relate to 8th – 31st March 2020.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Mapperton House
Mapperton
22mar10:00 am4:00 pmMothering Sunday Roast Lunch (with an extra present for mum)
Event Details
Mothering Sunday is the perfect opportunity to bring family and loved-ones together and show appreciation to those close to us who have had a nurturing influence in life.What better way
Event Details
Mothering Sunday is the perfect opportunity to bring family and loved-ones together and show appreciation to those close to us who have had a nurturing influence in life.
What better way to do that than a delicious lunch followed by fresh air and a walk around our beautiful gardens!
Book a table at The Coach House for your traditional Mothering Sunday roast lunch and receive one same-day complimentary garden’s entry ticket for FREE. We highly recommend you give this ticket as a present to your mum, but obviously it’s entirely up to you…
Secure your table by emailing coachhouse@mapperton.com or call us on 01308 863348, bookings close on Thursday 19th March 2020.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
april
12apr(apr 12)10:00 am13(apr 13)4:00 pmFamily Easter Trail (Easter Sunday and Monday)
Event Details
Join us for our Easter Family fun days...but, shhhhhh! Don't tell the Easter Bunny yet, she's still busy making all those eggs...
Event Details
Join us for our Easter Family fun days…but, shhhhhh! Don’t tell the Easter Bunny yet, she’s still busy making all those eggs…
Time
12 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 13 (Monday) 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
19apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Plant Fair - with free garden entry
Event Details
Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 19th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £5 per
Event Details
Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 19th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £5 per person, on the gate with under 5’s free, and your ticket includes FREE entry to the award-winning gardens.
Mapperton House will be open for bookable tours, both of which are open to visitors, additional charges apply.
With over 30 specialist stands which includes gifts, garden ironware as well as a massive choice of plants, this popular sale gives a massive choice and is great for plant lovers in the area as well as those who want a ‘Gardeners Day out’ in fantastic surroundings.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
february
02feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
09feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
16feb11:00 pm4:00 pmEvent CancelledSnowdrop Sundays at Mapperton
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds* Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm.
Event Details
*Snowdrop Sunday cancelled on 16 February due to storm and high winds*
Snowdrop Sundays will be held on the 2nd, 9thand 16thFebruary with entry open from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from Snowdrop Sundays proceeds.
The first signs of Spring are poking through at Mapperton Gardens as we prepare to welcome visitors for Snowdrop Sundays, though you may find crocuses and daffodils as well this year!
This annual tradition is an opportunity to enjoy a spot of fresh air with a peaceful woodland wander as well as exploring the topiary and grottoes of the formal Italianate gardens.
The Coach House café will be open offering hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, including warming soup and a selection of delicious sandwiches. Selected plants including snowdrops and reticulated irises will also be on sale.
Head Gardener Steven Lannin is looking forward to welcoming everyone: “February is a great month to get the wellies out and look around the garden with fresh eyes. The peaceful wild garden and woodlands offer space to stretch your legs and admire the early blooming spring flowers.”
Keen gardeners will find many different hellebores and camellias making an appearance around the gardens, and don’t forget to take a look inside the Orangery to spot the Abutilon, citrus flowers, begonias and tree ferns.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
march
01mar11:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedSpring Flowers Sunday - 2020 Season Preview
Event Details
Mapperton Spring Flowers Sunday We're delighted to open for a one-day 2020 Season Preview on Sunday 1st March. Our gardens and cafe will be open from 11am to 4pm and
Event Details
Mapperton Spring Flowers Sunday
We’re delighted to open for a one-day 2020 Season Preview on Sunday 1st March.
Our gardens and cafe will be open from 11am to 4pm and admission is £5 per person with under 16s free, payable on entry. Mapperton Estate will be making a donation to the National Garden Scheme from the proceeds of this day.
The Coach House café menu includes hot drinks, cakes and light lunches, with a warming soup and selection of delicious sandwiches. A few plants, including snowdrops and reticulated irises, will also be on sale as well as items from our gift shop.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
08mar10:00 am5:00 pmFeaturedMapperton House & Gardens Opens
Event Details
On Sunday 8th March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March* (under 5's go free). We will
Event Details
On Sunday 8th March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March* (under 5’s go free). We will be open from 10am to 5pm, Sunday to Thursday and The Coach House will also be open serving hot drinks, cakes, delicious lunches and afternoon snacks.
Mapperton House will open for guided tours starting at 12pm & 1pm, advance booking for house tours is recommended by calling 01308 862645.
*Half price tickets relate to 8th – 31st March 2020.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Mapperton House
Mapperton
22mar10:00 am4:00 pmMothering Sunday Roast Lunch (with an extra present for mum)
Event Details
Mothering Sunday is the perfect opportunity to bring family and loved-ones together and show appreciation to those close to us who have had a nurturing influence in life.What better way
Event Details
Mothering Sunday is the perfect opportunity to bring family and loved-ones together and show appreciation to those close to us who have had a nurturing influence in life.
What better way to do that than a delicious lunch followed by fresh air and a walk around our beautiful gardens!
Book a table at The Coach House for your traditional Mothering Sunday roast lunch and receive one same-day complimentary garden’s entry ticket for FREE. We highly recommend you give this ticket as a present to your mum, but obviously it’s entirely up to you…
Secure your table by emailing coachhouse@mapperton.com or call us on 01308 863348, bookings close on Thursday 19th March 2020.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
april
12apr(apr 12)10:00 am13(apr 13)4:00 pmFamily Easter Trail (Easter Sunday and Monday)
Event Details
Join us for our Easter Family fun days...but, shhhhhh! Don't tell the Easter Bunny yet, she's still busy making all those eggs...
Event Details
Join us for our Easter Family fun days…but, shhhhhh! Don’t tell the Easter Bunny yet, she’s still busy making all those eggs…
Time
12 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 13 (Monday) 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
19apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Plant Fair - with free garden entry
Event Details
Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 19th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £5 per
Event Details
Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 19th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £5 per person, on the gate with under 5’s free, and your ticket includes FREE entry to the award-winning gardens.
Mapperton House will be open for bookable tours, both of which are open to visitors, additional charges apply.
With over 30 specialist stands which includes gifts, garden ironware as well as a massive choice of plants, this popular sale gives a massive choice and is great for plant lovers in the area as well as those who want a ‘Gardeners Day out’ in fantastic surroundings.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
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