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Wincombe Park

Extensive mature garden with sweeping panoramic views from lawn over parkland to lake and enchanting woods through which you can wander amongst bluebells. Garden is a riot of colour in spring with azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons in flower amongst shrubs and unusual trees. Beautiful walled kitchen garden. Cash payments preferred.

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Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park
Wincombe Park

About Wincombe Park

Wincombe House was built in about 1810, but the land that surrounds it has a history going back centuries. In the Middle Ages the lakes were used by the Abbess of Shaftesbury to provide fish for the inhabitants of the Abbey and there are some ancient trees standing in the Park which are marked on old maps. The current garden was created by The Hon Martin and Toodie Fortescue who moved to Wincombe in the early 1960’s. When they bought the property from the historian, Arthur Bryant, the house was divided into flats and there were brambles up to the front door.
Martin was a keen dendrologist and Toodie a remarkable plantswoman and together they planted many unusual trees and rare varieties of common species. John and Phoebe have continued to nurture the garden over the past 20 years and have continued to replace plants and plant trees and reinvigorate the walled garden. Visitors are encouraged to walk in the park to enjoy the trees and views as well as tour the garden and assured of a warm welcome whatever the weather.
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Website:

https://www.wincombepark.com

Wincombe Park features

Location details

Wincombe Park,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 9AB

Directions to Wincombe Park
A350 Shaftesbury to Warminster, past Wincombe Business Park, 1st R signed Wincombe & Donhead St Mary. ¾m on R.

Wincombe Park 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. Dairy & gluten free options. Refreshments in aid of Camphill Trust.
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. Dairy & gluten free options. Refreshments in aid of Camphill Trust.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access only, slopes and gravel paths.
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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 Wincombe Park. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Wincombe Park. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Wincombe Park are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Wincombe Park 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.