We visited Mapperton for something to do in the afternoon when going to The Wild Garlic in Beaminster whilst on holiday in the area. We didn't have enough time there , it was beautiful , we would go again in an instant. The gardens are delightful and beautifully maintained. It is a tranquil idyll in a lovely part of the... More

We only found out about this garden by chance, and are delighted that we went to see it, our only wish was that we could have stayed longer, and also enjoyed lunch there - but you can not always do everything! We will return one day, and have a memory card in our camera!! The hidden garden that has been... More

Beautifully laid out gardens, well worth a visit. The Handkerchief Tree was really impressive. Beautiful views as the gardens stretch down a valley.

What a Shame! There was such promise in the literature from the tourist office regarding these gardens. They need to employ a gardener - it looks like the gardens have not been tended for about two years. The topiary and shrubery growing into one another, tall and long whippy growths, weeds every where and none of the fountains in the... More