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The Old Rectory, Manston

Beautifully restored 5 acre garden. South facing wall with 120ft herbaceous border edged by old brick path. Enclosed yew hedge flower garden. Wildflower meadow marked with mown paths and young plantation of mixed hardwoods. Well maintained walled Victorian kitchen garden with new picking flower section. Large new greenhouse also installed. Knot garden now well established.

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The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston
The Old Rectory, Manston

About The Old Rectory, Manston

What the visitors may find interesting on coming to this garden is the now established stage of the creation of garden rooms. We have planned three rooms here and they are now fully grown. They have been designed to utilise yew, beech and hornbeam for the enclosed spaces filled with herbaceous perennials and many bulbs.

The Old Rectory, Manston features

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Manston,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 1EX

Directions to The Old Rectory, Manston
From Shaftesbury, take B3091. On reaching Manston go past Plough Inn, L for Child Okeford on R-hand bend. Old Rectory last house on L.

The Old Rectory, Manston openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 September for groups of between 5 and 40.

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

Refreshments Refreshments & plants in aid of another charity.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Old Rectory, Manston. 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 The Old Rectory, Manston, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Old Rectory, Manston are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old Rectory, Manston 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.