Compton Acres

Poole, Dorset

Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in the South of England. It has a unique series of stunning gardens and a spectacular view of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills beyond. The gardens date from the 1920s, created by T.W. Simpson, they are regarded as one of the most outstanding... more details >

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Lulworth Castle & Park

East Lulworth

Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate. Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, built the Castle in order to entertain hunting parties for the King and Court. The Howards owned it until 1641 when it was purchased by Humphrey Weld, the direct ancestor... more details >

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Sherborne Castle

Sherborne, Dorset

Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and home to the Digby family since 1617, the house gained its familiar H-shape in the 1620s with further modernization and a Georgian extension added in the 18th century. The Castle’s state rooms reflect a glorious variety of decorative styles, with splendid collections of art, furniture... more details >

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