Formal gardens in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and shop.
Kingston Maurward Gardens
Kingston Maurward
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Kingston Maurward
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Telephone
01305 215003
3 Stars
Mar 2009
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Feb 2009
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Feb 2009