Horn Park Gardens

Tunnel Road
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3HB

Tel: +44 (0)1308 862 212
Fax: +44 (0)1308 861 158


The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1910 by a pupil of Lutyens. A plantsman's garden full of unusual trees, shrubs and plants in Rock and Water Gardens, Terraces and Herbaceous Borders, Woodland Garden, Bluebell Woods and a Wild Flower Meadow with over 160 species including orchids.

Additional Information:

  • Teas available if booked in advance
  • Ample parking close to the garden
  • Toilet
  • Group & coach parties welcome at any time by arrangement

     

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    April to October Tuesday - Thursday by appointment only. Closed weekends.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Admission charge £4.00.

    Directions
    1½ miles north of Beaminster on the A3066 (immediately south of the Beaminster Tunnel).
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    Horn Park Gardens Postcode for SatNav: DT8 3HB

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