Visit: Steeple Manor, Steeple

Visit: Steeple Manor, Steeple

24th Jul 2018 11am - 1:30pm
Greenwich Mean Time

at Steeple Manor

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2018-07-24 11:00:00 2018-07-24 13:30:00 Europe/London Visit: Steeple Manor, Steeple Steeple, Wareham, BH20 5PA

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Members only admission
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£12.00 + Free handling

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Event Details

By kind permission of Christopher and Ann Langham.

The earliest part of Steeple Manor is 16th century with additions in the mid/late 17th century and a further addition when the house was extensively restored in the 1920's.  The garden was designed in 1923 by Brenda Colvin, the noted landscape architect.  Her main layout and structural planting survives.  Since 1979, successive owners have restored, replanted and extended the garden, which now covers approx. 5 acres.  It is a magical setting in the fold of Creech Hill and Smedmore Hill with shelter from walls, tall hedges and trees.  For a more detailed description, see the Historic England register of Historic Parks and Gardens.  A visit to the nearby 6th century church is also recommended.