Minterne House and Gardens

02/09/2026

Fresh from the Minterne cut flower garden... 🌸

We're now offering beautiful seasonal bouquets and lots more, created using flowers grown right here on the Minterne Estate. Here's Hope arranging one of our latest bouquets, filled with gorgeous seasonal colour.

Whether it's a gift, a special occasion, an event or simply a little treat for yourself, get in touch to see what's currently blooming and available.

Contact us:
07495 551760
[email protected]

Grown at Minterne. Arranged at Minterne. 🌿

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

Join us this Bank Holiday weekend 🌿

Swap the crowds for fresh air, peaceful woodland walks, lakes and waterfalls as you explore Minterne Gardens. Find a shady spot for a picnic, take your time and enjoy a few hours surrounded by nature.

Whether you're coming with the family, enjoying a day out together or fancy a peaceful solo wander, there's plenty to discover.

And afterwards? A cuppa and a slice of homemade cake or a freshly baked scone from our café sounds like a pretty good way to finish the day. ☕🍰

Open daily 10am–5pm | Last entry 4pm
Adults £13 | Children under 12 FREE

26/08/2026

Meet Di, the genius behind our homemade bakes! 🍰

Di has been part of Minterne for 11 years and is responsible for some of our delicious cakes and sweet treats that you enjoy when you stop by our cafe.

So next time you're tucking into a slice of homemade cake after a walk around the gardens, you'll know exactly who to thank!

Say hello to Di in the comments 👋

24/08/2026

Wondering what to do this Bank Holiday weekend? 🌿

Escape the crowds, get out into the fresh air and enjoy a countryside walk through Minterne Gardens. Wander beneath the trees, follow paths alongside lakes and waterfalls, and find a shady spot to stop for a picnic and simply enjoy being outdoors.

Whether you're planning a day out as a couple, looking for something to do with the family or fancy a peaceful solo walk, there's plenty of space to explore at your own pace.

And no Bank Holiday wander is complete without refreshments... finish your visit with a cuppa and either a savoury snack or a slice of homemade cake from our café. ☕🍰

We're open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm).

Come and spend your Bank Holiday in the Dorset countryside at our beautiful country estate.

For more information, please visit our website: minterne.co.uk/gardens/

18/08/2026

Something exciting is blooming at Minterne... 🌸🌿

Our new cut flower garden will be open from 21st August, and we can't wait for you to come and have a look around!

After months of planting, nurturing and sharing little behind-the-scenes updates, the garden is bursting into colour. Come and see what we've been growing, discover the beautiful seasonal flowers available to buy and enjoy this new addition to the Minterne Estate.

And for our wedding couples, you can now order your wedding flowers to be grown right here at Minterne, with flowers grown to order in your chosen colour scheme. It doesn't get much more local or personal than flowers grown on the very estate where you're getting married. 💐

And it's not just weddings! Seasonal bouquets can be ordered as well as for special occasions, celebrations and events throughout the year, using beautiful flowers grown here at Minterne.

Open from 21st August – come and see it for yourself!

Want to place an order or find out more? Contact us on 07495551760 or email [email protected]

17/08/2026

No buffering, no notifications, just the sound of water flowing through Minterne Gardens.

Sometimes the best way to switch off is to get outside, slow down and let nature provide the entertainment.

Come and find your own peaceful spot at Minterne. 🌿

Find out more at minterne.co.uk/gardens/

13/08/2026

Our dahlia patch this morning! 😍 Minterne Flowers

11/08/2026

Escape to a country estate and leave the everyday behind.

Unwind beneath the shade of towering trees, listen to the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze and follow the sound of waterfalls as they wind through the valley. At Minterne Gardens, there's no rush, just peaceful paths, beautiful scenery and the chance to reconnect with nature.

If you're looking for somewhere to escape it all, you'll find it here.

Find out more: https://minterne.co.uk/gardens/

10/08/2026

This August, the Dorset Garden Trail is celebrating hidden garden features, and we're delighted to share one of Minterne's newest treasures... our cut flower garden 🌸

Tucked away within the Minterne Estate, this exciting new space is blooming with colourful flowers that will provide beautiful, homegrown stems for weddings, special occasions and seasonal bouquets. It's a wonderful addition to the gardens and another reason to come and explore beyond the winding paths, waterfalls and lakes.

As part of the Dorset Garden Trail, Minterne sits alongside Mapperton, Athelhampton, Sherborne Castle Gardens, Forde Abbey and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens – six stunning gardens showcasing the very best of Dorset throughout the seasons.

Why not make a day of it and discover one of Dorset's hidden gems for yourself?