Deans Court

Type:Historic House / Palace

Deans Court, Deans Court Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EE

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Thought to have been built in the early C.8th as the Royal Palace from where St. Cuthburga, sister of the King of Wessex, administered the important Saxon double monastery of Wimborne.

In the C.11th it became the Deanery, until the Reformation when John Hanham MP was commissioned to confiscate Church lands in Wimborne. In 1548 he acquired the house and some 14 generations of his family, represented in the many portraits in the house, have lived here ever since. The Saxon hall was extended in 1725 with redbrick facades.

The River Allen runs through the romantic gardens and feeds the Saxon monastic fish pond. Many mature trees include a huge swamp cypress and tulip tree brought from America and planted in 1607. Produce from the organic walled kitchen garden, orchard, herb garden and...Read More

About

Thought to have been built in the early C.8th as the Royal Palace from where St. Cuthburga, sister of the King of Wessex, administered the important Saxon double monastery of Wimborne.

In the C.11th it became the Deanery, until the Reformation when John Hanham MP was commissioned to confiscate Church lands in Wimborne. In 1548 he acquired the house and some 14 generations of his family, represented in the many portraits in the house, have lived here ever since. The Saxon hall was extended in 1725 with redbrick facades.

The River Allen runs through the romantic gardens and feeds the Saxon monastic fish pond. Many mature trees include a huge swamp cypress and tulip tree brought from America and planted in 1607. Produce from the organic walled kitchen garden, orchard, herb garden and apiary supplies the health food café next to the vintage homeware store. The gardens provide a beautiful venue for summer weddings and events in the marquee by the fishpond, while fly-fishing on the River Allen chalk stream is available.

Weddings, parties and corporate events in the marquee (up to 160 people) and in the house (up to 60 people). Nearby Homestore & small, independent cafe serving healthy fare including juices, loose-leaf teas, locally roasted small batch coffee, lunches, salads, cakes etc home-made mainly from our own chemical-free produce in the nearby kitchen garden.

Public Tours are on 28 days a year, for full details please visit www.deanscourt.org

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Guide Prices

ADMISSION
Adults £10
Child (under-16) & HHA Members Free

Directions

Road Directions

By car: Park in town. Follow High St across East St into Deans Court LaneBy public transport: Alight in Square. Follow High St across East St into Deans Court LaneAccessible by Public Transport: Poole station is 7 miles away.

Facilities

Catering

  • Café
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Refreshments Available

Establishment Features

  • Accommodation on site
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Cater for school groups
  • Event venue
  • Licenced for Weddings & Civil Partnerships
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Wedding Venue

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided tours

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Opening Times

* OPENING TIMES 25
April 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 26, 27, 29,
May 1, 5, 11, 26

July 1, 3, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
August 25, 26

Awards

  • Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2017

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