Happy New Year from us all at The Walled Garden and EMA (is it too late to be saying that?…)! 2025 was a fantastic year but we’re hoping 2026 will be even better. It’s been a bit of a chilly (not to mention wet and windy) start to the year, so grab your cuppa, and…
Looking for a divine way to celebrate love with that special someone (or just your best pals!) this Valentine’s weekend? Our special Afternoon Tea at The Dovecote Café here in Dorset is just what you need! (selection of cakes may differ) Valentine’s will be here before you know it, so we’re already making our plans…
We know, January can feel like a struggle, but we’re here to push some positivity, and hopefully we’ve got just what you need to get out of the house, and make the most of those crisp winter days. Clear your minds, get a few steps in, enjoy some good food, and start the year right…
January Blues breaking offers for every customer! Visiting us soon? From Friday 12th December, every customer in the café will receive vouchers to use on a return visit in January and Feb 2026. We know it can feel like the longest and greyest month of the year, so we’re doing what we can to make…
December is in full swing, and we are all feeling very festive here are The Walled Garden. If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun, during the run-up to Christmas, then we’ve got you covered! Here are FIVE reasons to pay us a visit this month! 1 – Christmas Trail Our Christmas Trail is on until…
If you’re visiting us in December, you might notice that the hut in the family area has been temporarily transformed to make space for a variety of festive, free Christmas activities! Young visitors and their families can pick from word searches, dot-to-dots, spot-the-difference sheets, colouring pages and even our Christmas colouring competition. Of course, you’re…
Well, here it is, the final month of 2025! December comes with its own festive joys, but the gardens are seeing some real seasonal beauty. In November we saw the first frosts, which brought some wonderful sights throughout the grounds. But here’s what’s in store for December at The Walled Garden. From the gardens… For…
FREE CAKE with any main, sandwich, or jacket in November here at The Dovecote Café in The Walled Garden. Yes, really! We’re offering an extra treat throughout November – when you order any main meal (including Dovecote Breakfast), sandwich or jacket potato from our menu, you’ll receive a voucher for a free slice of cake…
This Christmas, we are inviting our wonderful visitors to help us bring a little extra joy to the children spending some, or all, of the festive season in hospital. The Walled Garden, EMA, and EMA Social Care are proud to be supporting Dorset County Hospital’s Children’s Services, with a Christmas Toy Drive. We will be…
The Walled Garden has been full of activity over the half term holiday from autumn family photos and rotten apple races, to our Autumn and Halloween trail and exotic animal experiences, it’s been a week to remember! Our teams have been super busy behind the scenes as usual, and we’ve got lots coming up too….