Events at Mapperton
february
03feb11:00 pm4:00 pmSnowdrop Sunday
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Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one
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Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one of the first signs of spring!
Join us on Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th February where we’d love to share them with you. The award-winning gardens at Mapperton Estate will be open for you to discover 11am – 4pm and admission is just £4.50 per adults with under 16’s free.
The Coach House cafe will also be open serving tea, coffee and hot chocolates with a wonderful array of cakes available.
Don’t miss the chance to see the back of winter and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
“All the snow will melt; the cold winds will be driven away; we shall rule; all will become green, and then you will have companions, syringas, laburnums, and roses; but you are the first, so graceful, so delicate!” Extract from The Snowdrop, by Hans Christian Andersen.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
10feb11:00 pm4:00 pmSnowdrop Sunday
Event Details
Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one
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Event Details
Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one of the first signs of spring!
Join us on Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th February where we’d love to share them with you. The award-winning gardens at Mapperton Estate will be open for you to discover 11am – 4pm and admission is just £4.50 per adults with under 16’s free.
The Coach House cafe will also be open serving tea, coffee and hot chocolates with a wonderful array of cakes available.
Don’t miss the chance to see the back of winter and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
“All the snow will melt; the cold winds will be driven away; we shall rule; all will become green, and then you will have companions, syringas, laburnums, and roses; but you are the first, so graceful, so delicate!” Extract from The Snowdrop, by Hans Christian Andersen.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
17feb11:00 pm4:00 pmSnowdrop Sunday
Event Details
Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one
more
Event Details
Snowdrops – the humble Galanthus Nivalis (that’s ancient Greek and Latin for milk-white flower of snow) are only tiny, but here at Mapperton we love them because they are one of the first signs of spring!
Join us on Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th February where we’d love to share them with you. The award-winning gardens at Mapperton Estate will be open for you to discover 11am – 4pm and admission is just £4.50 per adults with under 16’s free.
The Coach House cafe will also be open serving tea, coffee and hot chocolates with a wonderful array of cakes available.
Don’t miss the chance to see the back of winter and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
“All the snow will melt; the cold winds will be driven away; we shall rule; all will become green, and then you will have companions, syringas, laburnums, and roses; but you are the first, so graceful, so delicate!” Extract from The Snowdrop, by Hans Christian Andersen.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton
march
03mar10:00 am4:00 pmFeaturedMapperton House & Gardens Opens
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On Sunday 3rd March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March*, on the gate only (under 5's
Event Details
On Sunday 3rd March, Mapperton House & Gardens opens its doors for the season with half price tickets available for the month of March*, on the gate only (under 5’s go free). Standard opening times of 10am – 5pm, Sunday to Thursday applies.
The House will open for guided tours only starting at 12pm & 1pm, advance booking for house tours is recommended by calling 01308 862645.
*Half price tickets relate to 3rd – 31st March 2019.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Mapperton House
Mapperton
april
06apr7:00 pm9:00 pmBrahms Clarinet Quintet at All Saints Church
Event Details
Our spring concert takes place on Saturday 6th April at All Saints Church, Mapperton.The programme consists of:Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, Op. 56 Charlie Piper: Dances and
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Our spring concert takes place on Saturday 6th April at All Saints Church, Mapperton.
The programme consists of:
Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, Op. 56
Charlie Piper: Dances and Shrieks of Silver, for Clarinet & Strings
Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
The quintet will be violinists Katharine Gowers and Maria Włoszczowska, clarinettist Matthew Hunt, violist Juan-Miguel Hernandez and cellist Bartholomew LaFollette. All are very distinguished musicians with great experience as soloists.
5pm – Mapperton Gardens open to concert-goers for walks and choosing picnic spots,
6pm – Drinks and light refreshments available in or outside the Coach House cafe,
7pm – Concert starts; 10 minute interval.
From 8.15pm – Supper available in the Coach House cafe. Please pre-order with Lou Lou by calling: 01308 863348 or email: coachhouse(at)mapperton.com.
Tickets are just £25 and include entrance to the gardens.
To book your tickets call Mapperton on 01308 862645 or email: laurab(at)mapperton.com.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
All Saints Church
Mapperton
14apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Plant Fair
Event Details
Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 14th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £3 per
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Join us this April for our large and popular Plant Sale, held within the grounds of Mapperton House & Gardens on Sunday 14th April, 10am-4pm. Admission is just £3 per person, on the gate with under 5’s free. A donation will also be made to Dorset Wildlife Trust.
The award-winning gardens (voted as one of top 50 of the UK) plus the house itself is 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
may
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june
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july
13jul7:00 pm9:00 pmBach Cello Suites at All Saints Church
Event Details
Our summer concert takes place on Saturday 13th July at All Saints Church, Mapperton.The highly acclaimed cellist Guy Johnston returns to play the last three Bach cello suites, numbers 4, 5
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Our summer concert takes place on Saturday 13th July at All Saints Church, Mapperton.
The highly acclaimed cellist Guy Johnston returns to play the last three Bach cello suites, numbers 4, 5 and 6. He played the first three suites at Mapperton last year.
5pm – Mapperton Gardens open to concert-goers for walks and choosing picnic spots,
6pm – Drinks and light refreshments available in or outside the Coach House cafe,
7pm – Concert starts; 10 minute interval.
From 8.15pm – Supper available in the Coach House cafe. Please pre-order with Lou Lou by calling: 01308 863348 or email: coachhouse(at)mapperton.com.
Tickets are just £25 and include entrance to the gardens.
To book your tickets call Mapperton on 01308 862645 or email: laurab(at)mapperton.com.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
august
18aug(aug 18)10:00 am22(aug 22)5:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
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It's back and bigger than ever...Go wild this summer with theMAPPERTON CREEPY CRAWLY SHOW! Sunday 18th - Thursday 22nd August
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It’s back and bigger than ever…
Go wild this summer with the
MAPPERTON CREEPY CRAWLY SHOW!
Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August
Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August
10am to 4pm
Free with paid entry to Mapperton Gardens
Join us to explore exotic animals from around the world including spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, cockroaches, stick insects, snakes, lizards, tortoises and more!
Educational and entertaining 20 minute shows and handling sessions by World Life Conservation at:
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Or wander through and say hello in your own time! Husband and wife team World Life Conservation will be on hand to tell visitors all about their Creepy Crawly creatures.
In the tent for you to interact with…if you dare:
Bearded Dragon
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Leopard Gecko
Python
Giant African Land Snail
Cockroaches
Asian Forest Scorpion
Salmon Pink Bird Eater
Vinegaroon
Time
18 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 22 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
25aug(aug 25)10:00 am29(aug 29)5:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
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It's back and bigger than ever...Go wild this summer with theMAPPERTON CREEPY CRAWLY SHOW! Sunday 18th - Thursday 22nd August
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
Go wild this summer with the
MAPPERTON CREEPY CRAWLY SHOW!
Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August
Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August
10am to 4pm
Free with paid entry to Mapperton Gardens
Join us to explore exotic animals from around the world including spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, cockroaches, stick insects, snakes, lizards, tortoises and more!
Educational and entertaining 20 minute shows and handling sessions by World Life Conservation at:
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Or wander through and say hello in your own time! Husband and wife team World Life Conservation will be on hand to tell visitors all about their Creepy Crawly creatures.
In the tent for you to interact with…if you dare:
Bearded Dragon
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Leopard Gecko
Python
Giant African Land Snail
Cockroaches
Asian Forest Scorpion
Salmon Pink Bird Eater
Vinegaroon
Time
25 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 29 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
september
15sep10:00 am4:00 amAutumn Plant Fair
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Our glorious Manor House has an Italian sunken garden alongside a herbaceous, shaded and kitchen garden over 2 acres. This sale is well established and is now in its 15th
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Our glorious Manor House has an Italian sunken garden alongside a herbaceous, shaded and kitchen garden over 2 acres. This sale is well established and is now in its 15th year. With over 30 specialist nurseries and plant related stands including gifts and plant supports positioned in the courtyard and side garden this is naturally a very popular sale. Coffee, teas and light refreshments are available from the Coach House Cafe.
Benefiting Charity; Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 am
october
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december
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january
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