Nov. 29, 2025 to Nov. 30, 2025

Mapperton Christmas Market

Mapperton House & Gardens

Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Sunday: 10am – 4pm Step into the festive spirit at Mapperton’s Christmas Market 2025, a magical weekend of Christmas cheer set in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Wander through over 100 stalls showcasing local artisans, food producers, and beautifully crafted gifts – perfect for ticking off your Christmas list. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with live music, twinkling decorations, and the irresistible aromas of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts. New for this year, discover the Winter Wonderland Bar, complete with cosy indoor corners and outdoor seating – the perfect spot to relax and savour the season. Children can experience the wonder of Santa’s Grotto, write letters to Father Christmas, and post them straight to the North Pole. With festive crafts and activities running throughout the weekend, there’s plenty to keep little visitors entertained. When it’s time to refuel, indulge in treats from one of eight delicious food stalls – from warm waffles and chestnuts to prosecco and festive bites – or head to the Coach House Café for a menu of hearty winter favourites. 🎟 Tickets: £5 per adult (includes free parking and access to the stunning Mapperton Gardens). 👧 Under-15s: Free 🎅 Santa’s Grotto: £5 per child 🐾 Dogs welcome in the market and café (gardens excluded). The site is wheelchair accessible. And for that extra touch of Christmas magic – enjoy a gentle flurry of snow from Mapperton’s very own snow machine. Join us for a weekend of festive charm, delicious food, and the warmest of Mapperton welcomes.

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    Mapperton House & Gardens

    MAPPERTON HOUSE & GARDENS

    Voted the Nation’s Finest Manor House by Country Life, Mapperton is a stunning Jacobean family home and estate set amid rolling Dorset countryside and award-winning valley gardens.

    Mapperton House & Gardens

    Buried deep within undulating hills of Dorset, Mapperton is a grade I listed Jacobean Manor House, home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. With a lineage tracing back to the 11th century, the estate has been associated with just four families over the past 800 years: the Brett, Morgan, Brodrepp, and Compton families, all connected through the female line, before it was acquired by Ethel Labouchere in 1919. Following her death in 1955, Viscount Hinchingbrooke (Victor Montagu) purchased the estate, bringing with him valuable art and furniture. Today, his descendants still call Mapperton home.

    The manor's architectural story began in the 1540s when Robert Morgan constructed the Tudor north wing. It was then significantly expanded in the 1660s by Richard Brodrepp, who added the grand hall, west front, dovecote, and stable blocks.The Georgian staircase, a later addition by another Richard Brodrepp in the 18th century, exemplifies the estate's architectural refinement. ​

    Inside Mapperton, visitors can view an impressive collection of paintings and furniture that reflect the family's vital contributions to British naval and political history. The estate is especially notable for its connection to the Montagu family, particularly John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who served as the First Lord of the Admiralty.

    Overlooking the manor, you'll find the award-winning Italianate gardens, designed by Ethel Labouchere in the 1920s. These gardens feature an orangery, fountains, statues, herbaceous borders, bold topiary, grottoes, and an arboretum.

    Beyond the gardens, Mapperton Wildlands showcases Dorset’s most ambitious rewilding project. The estate's wildlife recovery initiative is focused on restoring natural ecosystems, with White Park cattle, Exmoor ponies, Tamworth pigs, and even beavers playing key roles in this conservation effor

    Due to its beauty and historical significance, Mapperton has become a sought-after filming location, appearing in films such as the 1996 adaptation of Emma, the 2015 version of Far from the Madding Crowd, and the 2020 Netflix adaptation of Rebecca, where it served as Manderley's garden.