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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Kingston Maurward College, DT2 8PY, England
01305 215000
Ranked #82 of 123 attractions in Dorset
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Devon
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is the first time I have been to this park and was not disappointed. My husband and I walked around the formal gardens near the main house and admired the neatly clipped Yew hedges and topiary, magnolias and the last remnants of camelias. The demonstration garden had lots of colour, with borders set out to show plants of various... More

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Somerset, UK
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We have been to Kingston Maurward a number of times and everytime we have had a wonderful day that we didn't want to end. The best time to go is on an events day, we'd recommend Lambing Weekend, dates are advertised in local press and on their website, and it is a fantastic opportunity to see the working side of... More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

It has to be remembered that the park is part of a working college. The grounds were allowed to literally vegetate during the second world war and are now coming back to life. The best ornamental gardens surround the croquet lawn and are well tended and peaceful. Try the long walk around the lake to look back on the main... More

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Dorset, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We love visiting! Have seen several live births of lambs over spring lambing weekends. Top Tip: take some light caravan steps, plastic stool to stand on to get a good view for if you are the last one to reach the crowd when a sheep is delivering! The excitement of seeing mother nature at her best makes even adults reluctant... More

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Bristol, UK
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

This is a lovely park with animals, gardens and lovely walks. Ideal for children of all agrs. More

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Wells, Somerset
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

There is an animal park where young (and old!) can feed the animals (A small fee is charged for food). The usual animals are there to see, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, lots of deer, llama. There is an outdoor play area for the children, a small kiosk selling snadwiches, cakes and ice creams and, I believe a cafe, although we... More

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