Stop by the gardens to view and buy from a wonderful selection of antique textiles, workwear, linens, lace, fabulous fashion from bygone days, decorative touches for the home and vintage haberdashery! Wednesday 14th September. 9:30am – 4:00pm Talent for Textiles first came to the gardens last year and are delighted to be back. Enjoy the…
Summer may be over but we look ahead to Autumn and we’re delighted to announce our next half-term trail here at The Walled Garden! Get the dates in your diaries and come to our spooktacular Halloween & Autumn trail starting from Saturday 8th October, running every day to Monday 31st October đ đ Wear your…
We’re excited to announce that the Dinosaurs are returning to the gardens this summer! On every day from Saturday July 16th to the last day on September 4th. Bring the little explorers (veterans and newbies all welcome), see how many dinos you can find, learn amazing facts, and complete the 20 question dinosaur quiz. Once…
The garden trail returns for this upcoming half term and theme is Butterflies! Experienced and first-time explorers are all welcome as you explore the gardens using your trail map. Answer all 10 quiz questions and win a prize. Plus, there will be 20 butterflies hidden around the gardens – can you find them all?! No…
Easter is just around the corner and we’re excited to confirm our signature Walled Garden Trail will return in a fully fledged Easter theme! Bring your little explorers (newbies welcome!) and find your way around our decorated gardens, spot the eggs and Easter characters, but most importantly, pick up your map, and complete the Easter…
Dorset Art Weeks 2022 has now concluded, but you can still see the amazing sculptures in the gardens for a little while longer! Previous info Dorset Art Weeks takes place 14th â 29th May and weâre proud to be hosting an outdoor exhibition once again, and this time, we have something even more special to add…
Those familiar with The Walled Garden and Dovecote CafĂ© will be aware that our site also functions as a college campus for young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. The students learn, and gain valuable experience right here in the gardens, our classrooms, and the cafĂ©. March will see our first Employ My Ability…
Mums deserve more than just a day to show our appreciation for everything they do for us, but we wanted to make sure there was a very special option to treat them with a unique one day only menu available on Sunday 27th March. 2 or 3 courses available, starters, mains, and desserts – make…
Our half-term Bugtastic trail opens on Saturday 19th Feb! Minibeasts will be making themselves known around the gardens in the form of our fact finding trail, and quiz! On every day, Saturday 19th Feb – Sunday 27th Feb. Experienced explorers will know the drill, but new ones are welcome too! Find your away around the…
Valentine’s High Tea at The Dovecote! Looking for a divine way to celebrate love with that special someone (or just your best pals!) this Valentineâs weekend? Our special Afternoon Tea at The Dovecote CafĂ© here in Dorset is just what you need! (selection of cakes may vary) Valentineâs will be here before you know it,…
