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Deans Court

13 acres of peaceful, partly wild gardens in ancient monastic setting with mature specimen trees, Saxon fish pond, herb garden and orchard beside River Allen close to town centre. First Soil Association accredited garden, within C18 serpentine walls. The Permaculture system has been introduced here with chemical free produce. For disabled access, please contact us in advance of visiting to help us understand your specific needs and work out the best plan.

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About Deans Court

Once the site of an imposing Saxon monastery, the garden consists of lawns, trees, a one acre stewpond, herb garden, kitchen garden, orchard and chalk stream.
The walled kitchen garden of ¾ acre is surrounded on two sides by a serpentine wall, one of the longest in the country.
The River Allen chalk stream, formerly the Wim, runs through the garden and feeds the Saxon fish pond.
There are many interesting trees, including a Mexican Swamp Cypress, circa 34m, next to a large Tulip tree, probably planted in 1607 by Thomas Hanham on his return from a voyage to the New World.

Accessibility
Please contact us in advance of visiting to help us understand your specific needs regarding accessibility, and work out the best plan.
Generally, access to the historic house comes with its share of challenges, especially as the building is so old. Access into the house is not level and there is no lift inside and it is surrounded by loose gravel that can also be difficult to traverse safely.
Regrettably, mobility scooters are not permitted inside the house, as they are too large and lack the level of manoeuvrability needed for safe entry and exit.
However, every year we host an ‘accessible visit’ in September; please contact the Deans Court Office on 01202 849314, ‘option 1”, and ask to speak to Jonathan or Paul to find out more, book onto the visit, and to run through any finer details.

Website:

https://www.deanscourt.org

Deans Court features

Location details

Deans Court,
Wimborne Minster,
Dorset,
BH21 1EE

Directions to Deans Court
Vehicle entrance (with parking) is via Poole Rd (BH21 1QF).

Deans Court openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-baked cakes & light lunches available in the Café.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-baked cakes & light lunches available in the Café.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Follow signs within grounds for disabled parking closer to gardens. Deeper gravel on some paths. See website extended description re access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Deans Court at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Deans Court. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Deans Court are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Deans Court seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.