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The Old School House

Village garden(.8 acre) laid out in last 10 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating 'rooms' inc orchard, secret garden and pergola walkway. Raised bed for growing vegetables. Strong framework of existing large trees, beds are mostly planted with roses and herbaceous plants. Pleached hornbeam screen. A designer's garden with interesting semi-tender plants close to house with benches to sit and relax on.

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The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House

About The Old School House

Village garden(.8 acre) laid out in last 10 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating ‘rooms’ inc orchard, secret garden and pergola walkway. Raised bed for growing vegetables. Strong framework of existing large trees, beds are mostly planted with roses and herbaceous plants. Pleached hornbeam screen. A designer’s garden with interesting semi-tender plants close to house with benches to sit and relax on.

Refreshments available at Penmead Farm nearby in the village, open on same days.

The Old School House features

  • Cashless
  • Dog friendly
  • Plants for sale
  • Roses
  • Town Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Old School House,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 8NZ

Directions to The Old School House
Turn into Sutton Waldron from A350, continue for 300 yds, 1st house on L in The Street. Entrance past house through gates in wall.

The Old School House 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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Level lawns.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old School House at this time.

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

Yes, one or more routes at The Old School House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old School House 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.