Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate
Visitor information
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© Nadia Mackenzie
17th century spectators used to watch Fallow and Roe deer from this balcony
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© Nadia Mackenzie
Spacious great room on first floor at Lodge Park
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© Nick Meers
The old parkland surrounding Sherborne village contains many ancient trees
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© National Trust - Mike Robinson
A misty morning at Sherborne
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© NTPL/Alasdair Ogilvie
The National Trust own a number of tenanted properties in Sherborne
Notice: Lodge Park will be open on Bank Holiday Monday (6 May), from 11am to 4pm.
A 17th-century grandstand and Cotswold country estate
Lodge Park
John 'Crump' Dutton built this 17th-century grandstand, fuelled by his passion for deer coursing, gambling, banqueting and entertaining.
Lodge Park became the National Trust's first restoration project in 1998 and relied on archaeological evidence to return the building to its former glory. It's situated approximately two and a half miles from the village of Sherborne, the other side of the A40.
Lodge Park is open March to November, Fridays to Sunday (occasionally closed for private events).
Sherborne Park Estate
Sherborne is a working estate and has an abundance of wildlife, from fallow and roe deer to badgers and foxes.
Ewe Pen Barn is the starting point for Lodge Park's three main walking routes: Short Woodland Stroll; Family Fun Walk and Historic Farmland Hike.
Make sure to leave some time to visit the 18th century water meadows (home to otters, water voles and dragonflies), and to follow the sculpture trail around the pleasure grounds.
The estate is open year round, dawn to dusk.
Say 'YES' at Lodge Park
© NT Lodge Park
Get married at Lodge Park
With indoor and outdoor options for both your ceremony and reception, Lodge Park is the perfect place to say 'I do' and celebrate your special day.
Plus, book your 2013 wedding or civil partnership by 30 April and we'll give you 50% off our hire fees.
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