History of South Court (Sunninghill) and guided tour

A rare opportunity to see inside South Court - the grant Victorian House on South Walks in Dorchester and which is now the home of Sunninghill School.

This one-off event will include an introductory talk about the history of the site from Jeremy Pope (great grandson of Alfred Pope who built the house in 1893) followed by a tour around the house and grounds.

The talk will also cover the expansion of Dorchester during the late 19th Century following the arrival of the railway and how both South Court and the Eldridge Pope brewery were linked to the economic growth of the town.

Followed by refreshments.

This event is being kindly supported by Sunninghill Preparatory School.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

12.00pm-2.00pm

Location & directions

South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB

Directions:

Please enter the site by the main gates on South Walks Road and gather at the main doors to the house.

Contact on day:

Tony Hurley

Telephone number:

+441305249091

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via Eventbrite

Booking contact name:

Tony Hurley

Booking telephone number:

+441305249091

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-tour-of-sunninghill-school-heritage-open-day-tickets-1559426299039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Access to parts of the building is only via stairs.

Additional information

Spaces on the talk / tour are strictly limited and pre-booking is essential.

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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