Minterne Gardens

The gardens lie in valley landscaped in the 18th century and owned by the same family for 350 years. A mile of walks reveal an exceptional collection of rhododendrons and shrubs (magnolias, davidas and acers), and an 18th century water garden with cascades and streams.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

1 Mar-9 Nov: daily, 10am-6pm. Guided house tours for special interest groups by prior appointment. Dorset cream teas on spring bank holiday Sunday and Monday.

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Minterne, which has been the home of the Churchill & Digby families for 350 years is very much lived-in and welcoming. The pictures are brought to life by Lord Digby, with family historical stories ranging from Roman times, the Marlborough Wars and tapestries, the Gunpowder plot, the Civil War, Trafalgar with the storm after the battle, and the Arctic convoys of 1942. Also a fine collection of Arabian watercolours painted by Jane Digby, Lady Ellenborough when married to her fourth husband, Sheikh Medjuel El Mesrab. Open for organised groups only.