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 – 29th May and we’re 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 Café 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 café. 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! What’s a sign of true love? Is it attentiveness? Being supportive?…how about planning ahead!? We’re giving you a nice early reminder that Valentine’s is a only a month away, so why not bring that special someone for a romantic afternoon walk in the gardens, followed by our famous high…
Our signature Walled Garden Trail is back in time for the festive season, and this time your little explorers will need to find all of Santa’s Reindeer hidden around the gardens, while also completing the winter trail to win a prize! The trail opens on Saturday 20th November, is on every day, and runs until…
It’s that time of year again…Summer may have passed, but Autumn is upon us! The tress are will be changing colour, the leaves falling, and some many of our animal friends will be thinking about hibernation…but we’re not hibernating just yet! This October we’ll be hosting another brilliant trail for your little explorers to…