Lodge Park in the Cotswolds

Lodge Park - The National Trust

About Lodge Park

Lodge Park, situated on the picturesque Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds, was created in 1634 by John 'Crump' Dutton and inspired by his passion for gambling, banqueting and entertaining. Until 1983 it was the home of Charles Dutton, 7th Lord Sherborne, and, when bequeathed, it was the first project undertaken by the Trust that relied totally on archaeological evidence.

Visitors can now experience how the unique grandstand would have looked in the 17th century and enjoy the impressive views of the deer course and park, which was designed by Charles Bridgeman in the 1720s. Wonderful walks around the surrounding Sherborne Estate cover 1,650 hectares (4,000 acres) of beautiful rolling countryside, and include the restored and working water meadows and sweeping views of the River Windrush.

The village of Sherborne is divided into two parts, with the East End exploiting the model village design of the mid 19th century, and the West End retaining many of the older buildings in the village.

Whats on at Lodge Park in 2009…

• April events: includes the 'Easter Egg Trail at Lodge Park'
• May events: includes 'Food Glorious Food at Lodge Park'
• June events: includes 'Leylines & Labyrinths at Lodge Park'
• July events: includes 'Fun Family Friday at Lodge Park'
• August events: includes 'The Taming of the Shrew'
• September events: includes 'Deerhound Day at Lodge Park' - Read 2008 review
• October events: includes 'Halloween Trail at Lodge Park'
• December: includes 'Christmas at Lodge Park'

Click on the above links for more details of events at Lodge Park in 2009.

2009 Opening times at Lodge Park

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2009 Admission at Lodge Park

• Adult and senior citizen £5
• Child £2.80
• Family £12.50 (2 adults and 3 children)
• National Trust members FREE.
• Children 5 years and under FREE.