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 June, the old brick walls support a magnificent show of rambling roses, inc a huge Himalayan Musk.
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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.
The garden and grounds inc huge ancient oak trees, a large catalpa and brick walls covered with rambling roses in June. Two large lawns enclose the house, surrounded by traditional perenial borders. A walled garden displays a mixture of vegetable, fruit, flowers and roses.
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.
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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.
