Lodge Farm - 7000 years of History
Location details will be shown on the tickets, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21
In 1977 Stephen Burden leased a derelict farmhouse from the late Ralph Bankes. As he began restoration work, he discovered that it was a late C14th semi defensive First Floor Hall House that was formerly a hunting lodge, and the only remaining building of the huge Medieval Royal Manor of Kingston Lacy. The grounds are an important archaeological site dating back to the Stone Age and are being restored as a natural garden that supports wildlife. The tour of the grounds and exterior of the house will be led by Stephen who will tell the story of 7,000 years of human habitation, the discoveries, history and story of its renovation. This is an outside only event.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1400
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
Location details will be shown on the tickets, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21
- Contact on day:
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
- Telephone number:
- +441202888992
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025
- Booking contact name:
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
- Booking telephone number:
- +441202888992
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2025 11:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
This is open natural terrain with uneven ground and may not be suitable for all.
Additional information
Parking may be difficult on-site but there are 2 other car parks nearby which will require a short walk.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
