MAPPERTON HOUSE & GARDENS
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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.
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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.
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Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton is a Grade II* registered garden, awarded Historic Houses Garden of the Year in 2020. Known for its romantic setting, varied planting, and tranquillity, the gardens stretch from formal topiary and an Orangery to an …
Wildlands Tickets (Self-Guided Rewilding Safari)
Mapperton's Self-Guided Rewilding Safaris offer visitors the opportunity to explore the Wildlands at their own pace and at a time that suits them.
Mapperton House & Gardens
House Tours are available daily at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. Each ticket grants one person access to Mapperton House & Gardens for a single visit on the selected day. Explore the historic Jacobean manor and …
Mapperton House, Gardens and Wildlands
House Tours are available daily at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. Each ticket grants one person access to Mapperton House, Gardens, and Wildlands for a single visit on the selected day. Explore the historic house, its …
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