The highly acclaimed cellist Guy Johnston returns to All Saints Church at Mapperton to play three of the Bach cello suites, numbers 1, 5 and 6along with a short piece by Sir John Tavener. He played the first three suites at a concert in the church last…
King Ferdinand of Navarre and his friends vow celibacy for three years in order to devote themselves to scholarly pursuits. They forswear women for this period in order to keep their minds solely focused on learning. Unfortunately for them, they…
Discover the Secret Garden Easter Trail at Mapperton from 7th– 22ndApril, where tiny little doors from another world have miraculously appeared, nestled among the trees in the lower gardens. Behind each door lives native fairies and wood elves who guard…
As the temperature continues to dip, visitors will enjoy a fortifying walk around Mapperton Gardens to see the annual flowering of galanthus nivalis, otherwise known as the snowdrop. This year at Mapperton, Snowdrop Sundays are on 3rd, 10thand 17thFebruary, from…
One of the 18th century’s most infamous and shocking murders has a particular resonance for one of the volunteer guides at Mapperton House and Gardens. Singer Katharine Halliwell, joined the team of guides at Mapperton, near Beaminster, this year. Katharine,…
Thursday 25th October, Friday 26th October and Saturday 27th October 11am to 4pm Twitch the Witch show times: 11.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Hair-raisingly fantastic half term activities for the whole family including gunge-packed game shows from Strawberry Jam's Twitch…
Say “I do” to discovering Dorset’s finest country house wedding venue on Saturday 8th September when we open our doors for the Mapperton Wedding Showcase. View Mapperton dressed in elegant splendour, sample potential dishes for your wedding breakfast, taste fine…
A summer of very special events is planned at Mapperton House and Gardens. From the Mapperton Creepy Crawly Show, featuring three days of family fun and a hands-on display of reptiles and insects, to concerts, open-air theatre and a wedding…
Go wild this summer with the Mapperton Creepy Crawly Show! Bank Holiday Monday 27th August, Tues 28th August & Weds 29th August 10am to 4pm Free with paid entry to Mapperton Gardens Join us to explore exotic animals from around…
West Dorset has a new eating and meeting space with the reopening of our Sawmill Café and Coach House. And as befits the family home of the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Lord Sandwich himself has created a range of…