Home Things To Do Search Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park Dorchester Food and Drink, Just for Two, Family Friendly The contemporary parkland and pleasure gardens were laid out in the style popularised by Capability Brown. Simplicity was the hallmark of the gardens which consisted of rolling turf, carefully placed groups of trees, a lake and a lakeside temple. The Gardens today are a survival from several periods. The lovely 35 acre formal gardens were created between 1915 and 1922 within the existing framework of the 18th Century Parkland setting. The gardens have been sympathetically restored using photographs from the 1930’s retaining the best features of the old and introducing new ones. They consist of a matrix of small gardens each with its own theme, tree trails, lakeside walks and a delightful walled garden. The Animal Park is a firm favourite with children and home to an interesting collection of animals – small medium and large. Children can feed and cuddle some of the animals and there is also a large play area . The Visitor Centre provides information on the Animal Park and Gardens and has a wide variety gifts for sale. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Kingston Maurward, Dorchester DT2 8PX 01305 215050 Visit website Other Things to Do in the South West Region Salisbury Cathedral ClovellyKennet and Avon Canal Museum Longleat Tolpuddle Martyrs MuseumQuince Honey FarmTank MuseumRaven SurfingWall Eden Adventure - Outdoor ActivitiesWatersmeetStonehengeKt's Clay Bustin' Shooting & Target Tuition