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Kingston Maurward Gardens

Kingston Maurward Gardens
Dorchester

DT2 8PY

tel: 01305-215003
fax: 01305 215001

Area: Dorset
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.kmc.ac.uk

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Kingston Maurward Gardens
Dorset
All details updated* as of: 20/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

5th Jan - 21st Dec; Every day; 10am - 5.30pm/dusk

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment:

House Open for Viewing: No

National Garden Scheme days:
Contribution made annually.

Best Times of Year to Visit:
Mid-May - Oct

To see:
Penstemons and Salvias.

Admission Prices

Adult £5; Over 60's £4.50; Child £3; Group (10 or more) £4.50 pp; Group guided tour £6 (booked in advance)
Family Day Ticket £15.50; Season Ticket Single £17, Double £30; Season ticket for Family £40.

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Animal Park and Children's Play area.
Four concerts in July, Open Day in June, see owners' website for details.

Garden Features

Ornamental Lake, Tree Trails, Nature Trail, Animal Park.

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection: Penstemons and Salvias.

Description of Garden

Designer:

The parkland and pleasure gardens were originally laid out in the "Jardin Anglais" style popularised by 'Capability' Brown. Simplicity was the hallmark of the gardens, which consisted of rolling turf, carefully placed groups of trees, a lake and a lakeside temple. These and the lovely formal gardens have been carefully and sympathetically restored using 1930s photographs retaining the best features, but also introducing new ones. They now consist of a matrix of small gardens each with its own theme, tree trails, lakeside walks and a delightful walled garden.

The gardens were formally opened in 1991 and have since undergone an extensive programme of new plantings rich in interest and variety. New plantings and features are added annually.

The Animal Park is a firm favourite with children and home to an interesting collection of animals, some of which they can help feed. There is a large picnic and play area.

History of Garden

Kingston Maurward House was built in 1720 for George Pitt in the classic Palladian style that so characterised the period. It was designed by Thomas Archer and John James. The original gardens date from that period also. The 35 acre formal gardens were created between 1915 and 1922 within the framework of the existing parkland setting.

Nearby Dorset Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
Birkin House Hotel, Kingston Maurward

Restaurants:
Yarlbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton

Inns & Pubs:
The Black Dog, West Knighton

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:

- Dorset

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 20/02/2008

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