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The Walled Garden

The Walled Garden is a beautiful 5 acre landscaped formal garden in the village of Moreton. The village is close to the historic market town of Dorchester and situated on the River Frome. A wide variety of perennial plants sit in the borders, which have been styled in original Georgian and Victorian designs.

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The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden

About The Walled Garden

The Walled Garden is a beautiful five-acre landscaped formal garden situated in Moreton, Dorset. We also have on site ‘The Dovecote Cafe, our plant shop, as well as family area with play park and animals. We have FREE parking and are Dog friendly too. We host a range of events all year round and welcome a all kinds of a visitors, from families, plant enthusiasts, countryside walkers, and artists. Sculptures are a feature throughout the gardens. Moreton is close to the historic market town of Dorchester and situated on the River Frome. The village has become well-known because of its association with T. E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia. T. E. Lawrence lived near to Moreton when he served at Bovington Camp and was later buried in Moreton Church Yard. Every year thousands of visitors are drawn to Moreton to visit his grave, which backs onto The Walled Garden. Many visitors also visit the village to see the Church’s unique engraved glass windows by poet and artist Sir Laurence Whistler. The Walled Garden re-opened to the public in May 2015, and has undergone significant replanting and restoration since then. A wide variety of perennial plants sit in the borders, which have been styled in original Georgian and Victorian designs.

Website:

https://walledgardenmoreton.co.uk

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Location details

The Walled Garden,
Dorchester,
Dorset,
DT2 8RH

Directions to The Walled Garden
In the village of Moreton, near Crossways. Look for the brown signs out on the main road.

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at The Walled Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Walled Garden 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.