About Shillingstone House
Teas, coffee and cakes will be provided in the Church Centre on the main road. DT11 0SW
Extra parking is available here and access to loos.
Main Parking is at Shillingstone House.
Shillingstone House
Two large lawns surrounded by mature trees, some fine specimens inc quercus and catalpa and traditional borders of mixed shrubs and perennials. A path leads to a beautiful walled garden with a mix of vegetables, fruit and flowers, in August filled with sunflowers, picking annuals and Helianthus.
Owner Info
- Michael & Caroline Salt
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Shillingstone House features
Location details
Shillingstone House,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 0QR
Directions to Shillingstone House
Gates are opposite the Village Hall/Portman Hall - DT11 0SF Use this postcode not DT11 0QR.
Shillingstone House openings
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
Refreshments Home-made teas at Shillingstone Church Centre, Main Rd, Shillingstone DT11 0SW.
Admission
Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00
Accessibility
- Access across grass and hard surfaced paths.
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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 Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone House are accessible to wheelchair users.
Shillingstone House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.