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Dunsborough Park

6 acre garden redesigned by Penelope Hobhouse and Rupert Golby. Garden rooms, lush herbaceous borders, standard wisteria, 70ft ginkgo hedge, potager and 300 yr old mulberry tree. Rose Walk, Italian Garden and Water Garden with folly bridge.

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Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park
Dunsborough Park

About Dunsborough Park

Dunsborough Park, Ripley, Surrey dates back to the dissolution of the Monasteries when the lands of Newark Abbey were given to a local nobleman. The farmer taking over the land built a farmhouse around a single central brick chimney which has now grown to become Dunsborough House. The gardens were laid out in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Re-opened to the public in 1997 after being restored by antique garden statuary dealer, Dolf Sweerts de Landas Wyborgh and his wife, Caroline, this magnificent 100-acre estate comprises a series of historical gardens brought to life through vistas and garden architecture.

April Tulip Festival: Formal borders and colourful informal display in meadow. June: Mid-summer herbaceous and roses. Sept: Autumn colour and dahlia displays. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.dunsboroughpark.com for information and booking.

Private groups by arrangement for min 10 people.

For other garden opening times and information, please visit www.dunsboroughpark.com or email [email protected].

Highlights in April's Tulip Festival inc formal borders and a spectacular colourful informal display in the meadow.

Website:

https://www.dunsboroughpark.com

Dunsborough Park features

  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dahlias
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Dunsborough Park,
near Dorchester,
Surrey,
GU23 6AL

Directions to Dunsborough Park
Entrance via Newark Ln, Ripley, through Tudor-style gatehouses & courtyard up drive. Car park signed. For SatNav use GU23 6BZ.

Dunsborough Park openings

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over gravel paths and grass, cobbled over folly bridge.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Dunsborough Park. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Dunsborough Park, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Dunsborough Park are accessible to wheelchair users.

Dunsborough Park is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.