Mapperton House
This Tudor mansion in Dorset is surrounded by stunningly beautiful gardens, perfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll. There are three levels of gardens descending from the manor house. Highlights include the beautiful Italianate garden with grottoes, stone ornamental birds, animals and fountains. ponds, an orangery and summerhouses. There is also a Wild garden with specimen shrubs and trees.
Mapperton is surrounded by lovely countryside and peaceful woodland. You could continue your walk along the Jubilee Trail which runs past the house.
The gardens are open during the summer months - click here for details.
The circular Beaminster Walk visits the house from the nearby town.
Postcode
DT8 3NR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Mapperton House Ordnance Survey Map 
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Mapperton House Open Street Map 
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Mapperton House OS Map 
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Mapperton House Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
Dogs are allowed on leads outside the Coach House but not in the Gardens or the House.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Dorset Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Mapperton House. The manor has a rich history, having been owned by just four families since the 11th century: the Brett, Morgan, Brodrepp, and Compton families, all connected through the female line. In 1919, the manor was sold to Ethel Labouchere, who owned it until her death in 1955. Subsequently, it was acquired by Victor Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, and after his death in 1995, it passed to his son, the 11th Earl of Sandwich.
Mapperton Gardens. In the 1920s, an Italianate garden was laid out, and in the 1950s, a wild garden was created. The grounds and formal gardens are now Grade II* listed, reflecting their historical and aesthetic significance. The gardens were awarded the title of Historic Houses Garden of the Year in 2020.
Currently, the house is managed by Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, who, in January 2023, announced plans to open the manor for a limited number of private tours. The manor house itself was notably voted the "Nation's Finest Manor House" by Country Life magazine in 2006, underlining its importance and appeal.
Mapperton House, the garden
Mapperton House from the gardens. The current structure of the manor has roots dating back to the Tudor period when Robert Morgan built a manor on the site in the 1540s. This original Tudor building still forms part of the north wing of the present-day house. Significant changes were made in the 1660s by Richard Brodrepp, who added the hall, west front, dovecote, and stable blocks. Later, in the 18th century, a Georgian staircase was added by a second Richard Brodrepp.
The long pond
The gardens from the west