Mapperton House & Gardens
Voted ‘Nation’s Favourite Manor House’ by Country Life and location for the 2015 film ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.
01308 862645
mapperton.com
House open 3rd March to 31st October 2019, Sunday – Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday),12-4pm. Guided tours only at noon, 1pm, 2pm and last tour at 3pm.
Gardens open 3rd March to 31st October 2019, Sunday – Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday), 11am – 5pm.
Café open 3rd March to 31st October 2019, Sunday – Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday), 11am – 5pm.
Mapperton, near Beaminster. Postcode: DT8 3NR
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 arboretum, with wonderful specimens of shrubs and trees.
Dating back to the 1540s, the House was described as ‘notably characteristic’ by Lord David Cecil, and that ‘the different ages combine to create an unexpected and richer harmony’. Guided tours are provided on the hour, allowing visitors to explore the beautifully decorated rooms and discover The Sandwich Collection, an important archive of Britain’s naval history.
£2 off per adult, up to a maximum of 4 adults
Valid from 3rd March – 31st October 2019.
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Indian Hangings Enrich Mapperton Cafe
Six Indian wall hangings are now enriching the scene in Mapperton’s Coach House Café. Designed by Zehra Tyabji, who lives in Pune, Maharashtra, they were embroidered by local Indian artists…
Upcoming events
july
9jul6:30 pm- 9:30 pmShakespeare in the Garden - Love's Labour's Lost
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Love's Labour’s Lost' is one of Shakespeare's lesser known, but most charming plays. This hilarious comedy explores the classic trope of the forbidden fruit being the sweetest, as men and
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Love’s Labour’s Lost’ is one of Shakespeare’s lesser known, but most charming plays. This hilarious comedy explores the classic trope of the forbidden fruit being the sweetest, as men and women meet and fall in love, despite their better judgement.
King Ferdinand of Navarre and his friends vow to devote themselves to scholarly learning for three years. They forswear women for this period in order to keep their minds solely focused on learning. Unfortunately for them, they have forgotten that the Princess of France and her ladies are scheduled to visit on diplomatic business – when boys meet girls, romantic chaos ensues as their vows are tested.
Renowned for its high-standard, Castle Theatre Company promises an evening of light-hearted family entertainment.
Please bring your own chairs, rugs and a picnic.
Tuesday 9th July 2019 – 6.30pm (Picnics from 5.30pm)
Tickets Adult £15, Students and Concessions £12
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
13jul7:00 pm- 9:00 pmGuy Johnston in Concert
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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 three of the Bach cello suites, numbers 1,
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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 three of the Bach cello suites, numbers 1, 5 and 6. He played the first three suites at Mapperton last year.
After the interval and before the final suite he will play a short piece by Sir John Tavener. The concert will last approx. 90 minutes and will be in aid of The Disabilities Trust (Eyes Alight appeal) and Mapperton Gardens.
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
From 8.30pm – Supper available in the Coach House cafe.
Please pre-order with Lou Lou by calling: 01308 863348 or email: coachhouse@mapperton.com.
Tickets are£25 and include entrance to the gardens.
To book your tickets call Mapperton on 01308 862645 or email: laurab@mapperton.com.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
august
18aug - 19aug 1810:00 amaug 19Creepy Crawly Shows
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It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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 - 19 (Monday) 4:00 pm
19aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Monday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
20aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
21aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
22aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
25aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
26aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Monday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
27aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
more
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
28aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
more
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
29aug10:00 am- 4:00 pmCreepy Crawly Shows
Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON'S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!Sunday 18th – Thursday 22nd August & Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th August, 10am to 4pm*Free with
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Event Details
It’s back and bigger than ever…
GO WILD THIS SUMMER WITH MAPPERTON’S CREEPY CRAWLY SHOWS!
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
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
september
7sep11:00 am- 3:00 pmMapperton Wedding Showcase 2019
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Say “I do” to discovering Dorset’s finest country house wedding venue on Saturday 7th September when we open our doors for our 2nd Mapperton Wedding Showcase.View Mapperton dressed in elegant
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Say “I do” to discovering Dorset’s finest country house wedding venue on Saturday 7th September when we open our doors for our 2nd Mapperton Wedding Showcase.
View Mapperton dressed in elegant splendour, sample potential dishes for your wedding breakfast, taste fine wines, wander the stunning gardens and find your inspiration for a truly romantic and happy day.
Our dedicated venue co-ordinators will be delighted to talk through your ideas, and our in-house events team will be on hand with complimentary bubbly. We’ll be joined by a select team of talented local suppliers, all of whom are passionate about weddings and happy to discuss your requirements.
Showcase visitors will have exclusive access to Mapperton, allowing you time to stroll around the elegant Garden Pavilion where you can exchange your vows, picture your guests celebrating with champagne outside the stunning Orangery, look around our medieval church and imagine enjoying the peace and tranquillity of our hidden gem setting.
The recently converted Coach House is a perfect spot for your wedding breakfast, seating up to 120 guests, or more for a buffet style reception, and we’ll showcase sample layout options for you to consider.
Follow Mapperton Weddings on Faceook for all the updates- we’ll be offering further exclusive showcase offers; pre-register for the showcase to make sure you don’t miss out.
Entrance to the Wedding Showcase is free and all couples who make a booking on the day will receive their ceremony hire for £500 for free! Email events@mapperton.com to book onto this special event.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
15sep10:00 am- 4:00 pmAutumn Plant Fair
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The Mapperton Autumn Plant Fair 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
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The Mapperton Autumn Plant Fair 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 recently refurbished cafe.
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2019 | 10AM – 4PM
Admission: £3
Benefiting Charity; Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Plant Fair Exhibitors: 2019 to be confirmed – previous stall holders have included…
Bararacott Plants – shade perennials and rare shrubs
Blooming Hill Plants – Traditional perennials, peonies and roses all grown in peat-free compost
Bridport Fly Catchers – carnivorous plants
CB plants – Perennials and Herbs
Chase Plants – Temperate, tropical and hardy perennials and shrubs
Crabbs Bluntshay Farm – Honey and chutneys
Dorset Perennials – Perennials and wide range of ferns.
Elworthy Cottage Plants – Cottage garden perennials, especially which are attractive to bees and butterflies. Also alpines, hardy geraniums, geums and epimediums.
European Garden Breaks – Short four day garden breaks to France, Belgium and Holland using local coach company.
Florrie Harris Herbs – pot grown culinary and apothecary herbs
Foxplants – Salvias and unusual perennials
Gardeners Delight Nursery – wide range of plants, many rare & RHS AGM listed varieties
Glenholme Herbs – Herb specialist – culinary, medicinal and salads
Goya Lifestyle – products for the home and garden made from reclaimed British hardwood
GT plants – shrubs, climbers and perennials
Hardy Way Perennials – perennials and bulbs
In Clover – Rare and choice varieties of native perennials alongside cottage garden favourites. Also hand woven willow structures for house and garden.
Lees’a Not Just Alpines – Alpines and perennials
Magna Metal Craft – metalwork gates, railings, rosearches and plant supports
Mapperton plants – good mix of home grown plants
Northbrook Nursery – Small garden nursery with variety of perennials
Parks Perennials – Perennial garden plants including irises, thalictrum, agaphanthus
Peake Perennials – Specialist in tall and unusual plants
Potwell Nurseries – Perennials, bedding and vegetable plants
Samaritans Dorset – Wide variety of perennials plants grown from seeds and cuttings
Snape Stakes – Plant supports and obelisks for gardeners
Spring Meadow Nursery – Hardy azaleas, camellias, bay trees, olives and wide selection of perennials.
The Bridport Soap Company – artisan producer
Test Valley Nursery – Hardy perennials including large selection of peonies
Wild Thyme – Wild flowers and fragrant plant
Woodsford Nursery – small family nursery with wide range of shrubs and plants
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
28sep10:00 am- 3:36 pmEat Well, Live Well: Food and Well-Being Fair
Event Details
Mapperton is hosting its first food and wellbeing fair on 28 September this year. 'Eat Well, Live Well' will include over forty local stallholders, supplying nourishment for both body and
Event Details
Mapperton is hosting its first food and wellbeing fair on 28 September this year. ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ will include over forty local stallholders, supplying nourishment for both body and spirit. In addition, there will be free talks and classes in yoga, cooking, mindfulness and self-care.
Tickets will be on sale from the summer, stay tuned for more information and exciting updates!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:36 pm