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
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.
What's on?
We've got a great programme of events planned for 2013.
From candlelit opera and Shakespeare to moth walks and den building, there's something for everyone.
Get married at Lodge Park
Say 'yes' at Lodge Park
As the only surviving 17th-century grandstand in the country, Lodge Park offers a unique and romantic backdrop to your big day.
So if you're looking for somewhere to hold your ceremony or reception, take a look at what we can offer.
All hire packages give you exclusive use of this stunning venue so that you can really put your own stamp on your big day.
Apologies - changes to opening
Enjoy a picnic as the sun sets over our gala opera event
Please note the following closure and changes to opening hours.
Due to a private event, Lodge Park will be opening from 1.30pm to 4pm only on Friday 28 June.
Due to private events, Lodge Park will be closed on the following dates: 10 August; 21 September; 5 October.
On the following dates entrance will be for our ticketed events only: 12-14 & 27 July.
We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused.
Fancy a chat?
Keep up to date with the latest goings on at Lodge Park and across the Sherborne Park Estate.
Find out about our events, what we're up to and much more.