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Pugin Hall

Pugin Hall was once Rampisham Rectory, designed in 1847 by Augustus Pugin, who also helped to design the interior of the Houses of Parliament. A Grade I listed building, it is surrounded by 4½ acres of garden, inc a large front lawn with rhododendrons, a walled garden filled with topiary and soft floral planting, orchard and beyond the River Frome a woodland walk.

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Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall
Pugin Hall

About Pugin Hall

Pugin Hall was once Rampisham Rectory, designed in 1847 by Augustus Pugin, who also helped to design the interior of the Houses of Parliament. A Grade I listed building, it is surrounded by 4½ acres of garden, inc a large front lawn with rhododendrons, a walled garden filled with topiary and soft floral planting, orchard and beyond the River Frome a woodland walk.

Location details

Pugin Hall,
near Dorchester,
Dorset,
DT2 0PR

Directions to Pugin Hall
NW of Dorchester. From Dorchester A37 Yeovil, 9m L Evershot, follow signs. From Crewkerne A356, take 1st L to Rampisham, Pugin Hall is on L after ½m. Parking at Village Hall.

Pugin Hall openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £5.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £5.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £5.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 10+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access, gravel driveway and steps to terraced lawns.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Pugin Hall. 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.

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

Sorry, Pugin Hall does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Pugin Hall 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.