April 12th 2023 – High Winds Limiting Opening
Whilst we are open today, some areas of our gardens will not be accessible for safety reasons due to the high winds. We hope you understand.
OUR BEAVERS ARE ON THE RUN!
Woody and Twiggy, a pair of two-year-old Eurasian beavers, have left their home in a fenced enclosure on Mapperton Estate in West Dorset and are currently enjoying an extended excursion along the banks of the Mangerton river. The beavers were released into…
Mapperton Update!
Mapperton Orangery with Crab Apple blossom. Who would have thought that the comings and goings here at Mapperton would be watched by so many people from all over the world?We are delighted that the Mapperton Live videos on YouTube now…
Mapperton wins Hitched Wedding Award!
We are delighted to announce that Mapperton has been chosen as one of the best wedding vendors in the UK! The award recognises Mapperton as one of the most recommended venues by married couples. Hitched are celebrating wedding businesses that…
Enjoy Mapperton in 2022!
From all of us here at Mapperton, very best wishes for a happy, peaceful and hopefully a slightly more “normal” year as we enter 2022! Although Mapperton House & Gardens is closed at the moment, rest assured: there is still…
NEW BOOK UNVEILS THE STORY OF MAPPERTON ESTATE
A new history of Mapperton near Beaminster tells the tale of the historic manor house and estate that is now the family home of the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. The author of Mapperton, Dr Tim Connor, says: “The book is a history, not…
American Viscountess
American Viscountess launches new crowdfunded series on British country houses and estates Fans of ‘An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates’ will be thrilled to know that America’s favourite Viscountess is returning for a new country house series. But this…
Rewilding Guided Walk
You may already be aware that we are in the early stages of a very exciting, long-term project to “rewild” part of the Mapperton estate. As part of our efforts to support biodiversity and ecosystem recovery, more environmentally-friendly farming and…
Launching Mapperton Glamping!
A new glamping opportunity at Mapperton is offering the chance to relax and really reconnect with nature in the depths of the West Dorset countryside. Mapperton Camps has two six-metre bell tents, complete with luxurious home comforts, in a field…