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.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
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 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,
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.
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.
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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
.jpg)
An evolving coastal garden created over the last 6 years from a blank canvas with pebble and gravelled connecting areas. The garden entrance is an...
Read more.jpg)
Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the half acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders...
Read more.jpg)
Traditional English country garden, deep herbaceous borders surround the house with whimsical informality. Box balls provide structure interspersed...
Read more
Johnnie and Sophie Boden bought Wytherston in 2005. Since then they and their fantastic team have tried to encourage wild flowers in both their...
Read more.jpg)
Bennetts Water Gardens is a main visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a...
Read more.jpg)
The Potting Shed opened its doors in April 2023. This new 2 acre Wellbeing Nursery, Therapy Garden has been created from scratch to enhance...
Read more.jpg)
3 acres of formal and informal gardens. Ponds surrounded by mature specimen trees, acers, hydrangeas, ferns and bamboo. Bog garden, with raised...
Read more.jpg)
An unusual character house and garden. With a passion for maximalist design the house and garden has been designed and built by the owner over the...
Read moreYes, 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.
