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The Old Vicarage

1.7 acre well established garden with new additional wildlife garden with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and many other bulbs and winter flowering shrubs. A stream meanders down to a pond and there are lovely reflections in the swimming pond, the first to be built in Dorset. The wildlife garden has been planted with several unusual trees.

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The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
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About The Old Vicarage

A 1.7 and 1.1 acre country garden. The 1.1 acre part is slowly developing. The 1.7 acres has year round interest. The 1.1 acre has been planted with some unusual trees and has a dead hedge. Early bulbs including 100’s of snow drops, aconites, iris reticulata, hellebores with many early flowering shrubs, trees and climbers. In March narcissi are added to the mix. In April 1000s of tulips, fritillarias and camassias are flowering with a number of flowering trees and shrubs. Later in the year the bog gardens are flowering with roses, alliums and clematis. Then in August dahlias, grasses and other late flowering perennials come into their own, along with cyclamen and autumn crocus. It’s lovely sitting on the decking overlooking the pond at the end of the stream with the wonderful views reflected in the swimming pond. The tree platform allows views of Duncliffe woods and the Blackmore Vale. Children can pond dip, play on the swing or play with other garden games and on the playground in the field with parental responsibility.

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Location details

The Old Vicarage,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 0BA

Directions to The Old Vicarage
On B3091 between 90 degree bend & layby with defibrillator red phone box. Parking is on the opp corner towards Hartgrove.

The Old Vicarage openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 January to 3 December.

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: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs if very wet.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes. The Old Vicarage 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.