Dinton Park and Philipps House
Enjoy far-reaching rolling parkland with tranquil views in the grounds of a Neo-Grecian house. Note, there is no access to the house itself.
Dinton Park and Philipps House
Overview
Enjoy far-reaching rolling parkland with tranquil views in the grounds of a Neo-Grecian house. Note, there is no access to the house itself.
This early 19th-century house nestling between a wooded ridge and parkland is possibly one of Wiltshire’s best kept secrets. An ideal place to have a quiet picnic and to get away from it all.
The well-worn paths with occasional benches offer the opportunity to explore the character of the woodlands and substantial views across the park and wider landscape. The spire of Salisbury Cathedral can be seen on a clear day from the highest point in the park.
History is also well-represented from a small Iron Age hill fort - Wick Ball Camp - to WW2 when the house was used by the American army and Nissen huts sprouted throughout the park.
Philipps House, formerly called Dinton House, was built between 1814 and 1817 for William Wyndham (1769-1841). Designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville (1766-1840), the house is strikingly simple, deliberately conservative and grand, making it clear that the Wyndhams of Dinton were an old family of some standing.
- Telephone
- 01672538014
- sw.customerenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dinton Park and Philipps House
How to get here
- Address
- Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5HH
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- Wilts and Dorset Bus 25 from Salisbury or Tisbury
- By train
- Tisbury (5 miles) or Salisbury Stations (9 miles)
- By road
For Dinton Park, turn onto St Marys Road, heading north from the B3089. The car park is on your left, just before the parish church.
Dinton Park and Philipps House
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Dinton Park and Philipps House
Opening times
Saturday 15 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Sunday 16 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Monday 17 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 18 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 19 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Thursday 20 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Friday 21 December
- Philipps House Closed
- Dinton Park Dawn to dusk
Dinton Park and Philipps House
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01672538014
- sw.customerenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5HH