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Parnham House

Parnham House, near Beaminster, is one of the oldest Grade I listed stately homes in Dorset. The beautifully presented spacious gardens surrounding the house have been extensively restored and inc terraced formal gardens, topiary, an avenue of yew tree pinnacles leading to a lake and a walled garden with deeply planted perennial and herbaceous borders. A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special open day. The Head Gardener will give a talk on the history and ongoing recent developments of the garden and grounds, and the gardening team will be on hand throughout the afternoon to answer any questions.

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Parnham House

About Parnham House

Originally built in the 1440’s Parnham was completely remodelled by architect John Nash in 1810, who was renowned for his work on Buckingham Palace. Parnham has a wealth of history behind it and 133 acres of parkland and gardens. The grounds were landscaped by Inigo Thomas and are Grade ll listed on the Register of Historic Parks & Gardens. The grounds include a lake, deer park, river, waterfall, landscaped lawns, sculptures, fountains and a 1km lime tree-lined drive.
James and Sophie Perkins acquired Parnham House approximately 5 years ago, and their aim is to empathetically restore the house, gardens and surrounding grounds. The house and gardens have a timeless and magical quality, hidden away in a dreamy corner of Dorset. It’s a place that captures the imagination and offers a unique experience for visitors.

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Location details

Parnham House,
Beaminster,
Dorset,
DT8 3LZ

Directions to Parnham House
Enter through main gates on A3066 (look for yellow signs) Parking in car park on R after 250yds.

Parnham House openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £25.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access, gravel paths and steep grass slopes.
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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Parnham House at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Parnham House are accessible to wheelchair users.

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