Horticultural collection

Kingston Maurward Gardens

Dorset

Description

Set deep in Hardy's Dorset, Kingston Maurward Gardens are laid out in the Jardin Anglais style popularised by Capability Brown in the 18th Century, with a matrix of themed small gardens, lakeside walks and a walled garden.

Contact

Nigel Hewish

Address

Kingston Maurward Gardens

Kingston Maurward

Dorchester

Dorset

DT2 8PY

Telephone

01305 215000

E-mail

events@kmc.ac.uk

Website

animal-park.kmc.ac.uk/the-gardens

Statistics

8 species
132 cultivars
139 taxa

Best time to view

Jul-Oct.

Opening Times

Mar-Oct 10am-4pm.

Entry

Free.

Directions

1 mile from Dorchester on A35 Bournemouth Rd.

• Disabled access
• Dogs Permitted On Leads
• WC
• Light Refreshments
• Parking
• Talks