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The Old Rectory, Pulham

4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid allées and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with late summer colour. Exuberantly planted terrace, purple and white beds. Box parterres, mature trees, pond, sheets of daffodils, tulips, glorious churchyard. Ha-ha, pleached hornbeam circle. Enchanting bog garden with stream and islands.10 acres woodland walks.

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The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham
The Old Rectory, Pulham

About The Old Rectory, Pulham

“This is a garden that breathes elegance, and will embrace you in the quality of its design and planting. Around the C18th Rectory with views to gentle parkland and the distant Dorset countryside are four acres displaying the best qualities of an English country garden”.

In early summer the bulbs, blossom and bog garden are enchanting; and in high summer the “herbaceous borders are sensational, as is the total contrast of the exuberantly planted terrace… But more than anything else it is the layers of colour, texture and shape including tall surrounding trees, immaculate yew pyramids, domed Portuguese laurels and luxuriant waterside marginals” that will captivate you.
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Website:

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The Old Rectory, Pulham features

  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Pulham,
Dorchester,
Dorset,
DT2 7EA

Directions to The Old Rectory, Pulham
On B3143 turn E at Xrds in Pulham. Signed Cannings Court.

The Old Rectory, Pulham 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: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 September for groups of between 10 and 50.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Mostly wheelchair accessible.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Old Rectory, Pulham. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Old Rectory, Pulham. 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  The Old Rectory, Pulham, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

The Old Rectory, Pulham is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.