Doddington Hall is a much loved family home and has never been sold since it was built in 1595 by Robert Smythson, one of England's foremost Elizabethan architects. The mellow brick exterior with its walled courtyards has barely changed while the interior was redecorated in Georgian times in a light and elegant style. The original courtyards now enclose fabulous gardens, whilst beyond the walls you will discover romantic wild gardens and nature walks.

Over 400 years of unbroken family occupation has resulted in fascinating collections of furniture, paintings, ceramics and textiles along with a wealth of amusing stories. A visit offers a unique insight into family life through the ages and the challenges of maintaining Doddington in the 21st Century.

The newly restored kitchen garden produces fruit and vegetables for the award-winning Farm Shop & Cafe.

Exclusive group visits a speciality.

Built in
1595 and
never sold.

Still a lived in family home...

Built in
1595 and
never sold.

Still a lived in family home...

 
Ornamental gardens...
Ceramics & textiles...
Romantic wild gardens...
Award-winning farm shop...
Nature walks...
 

Places to stay...

Great accommodation near Doddington Hall

Great accommodation near Doddington Hall

Things to do...

Our recommendations for great days out in the Doddington area

Our recommendations for great days out in the Doddington area

Opening Times

Gardens Only:  17th February to 31st March & throughout October, Sundays only. 11am – 4pm.

House & Gardens:  31st March (Easter Day) to 29th September, every Wednesday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday, 1pm - 5pm. Gardens open 11am.
Last admission 4.15pm. (Guided party tours of both House & Gardens welcome at other times by prior arrangement).

Contact Details

Telephone:
01522 694308

Fax:


Email:
info@doddingtonhall.com

Internet:
www.doddingtonhall.com

Address:
Doddington Hall & Gardens Doddington Lincoln LN6 4RU

Admission

Gardens Only:  £5.00 adults, £2.75 children, £14.00 family (2 adults + 4 children). Children under 4yrs free.  Garden Season Ticket £20 (single adult), £35 (2 adults),
£40 (2 adults + 4 children)

House and Gardens:  £9.50 adults, £4.75 children, £22.00 family (2 adults + 4 children).  Children under 4yrs free.  House & Gardens Season Ticket £25 (single adult);
£40 (2 adults), £45 (2 adults + 4 children)

Group Visit rates /discounts available for both public open days & for private openings:

Admission  (20 or more):-
* Private guided tour of House and free wander in Gardens - £9.50 per person (min 20 people)
* Private Garden Tour with the Head Gardener - £7.25 per person.
* Private House and Garden tour -  £14.50 per person

Discounts are available for pre-booked groups (min 20 people) visiting on a normal public open days on a self-guided basis:-
* Gardens  - £4.50
* House and Gardens  - £8.00 


 

 

 

Forthcoming Events

Events at Doddington Hall: The Scented Garden
The Scented Garden

Scent can have a powerful effect on emotion and mood, and an aromatic garden can be a means to health, well-being and pleasure. This course is designed to help you create your own fragrant space within the garden as well as covering the therapeutic uses of these fragrant plants. The course includes an illustrated talk covering choice of plants to ensure fragrance throughout the year and a demonstration of how to make a highly scented bouquet. The course is run by Dr Rachel Petheram of Catkin Flowers, Doddington's resident cutting florist.

Rachel is a tutor at RHS Harlow Carr, one of the Independent newspaper's top 50 florists in the UK, and also creates some of our beautiful home-grown Christmas decorations.

Tea, coffee and notes are provided, as is a delicious lunch in Doddington's restaurant.

10am – 4pm Meet in the Farm Shop £59pp Pre-booking essential

To book, or learn more about Rachel and her events, please call her direct on 01400 272344 or email catkinflowers@tiscali.co.uk


Wednesday, June 26, 2013
 
Events at Doddington Hall: Grow your own Wedding Flowers
Grow your own Wedding Flowers

This course is designed for anyone who wants to grow cut flowers for a specific event. The morning is dedicated to planning and growing seasonal flowers, including a tour of Rachel's cutting garden. In the afternoon you will be taught how to make a hand-tied bouquet and a button-hole, which you will take away with you.

The course is run by Dr Rachel Petheram of Catkin Flowers, Doddington's resident cutting florist.

Rachel is a tutor at RHS Harlow Carr, one of the Independent newspaper's top 50 florists in the UK, and also creates some of our beautiful home-grown Christmas decorations.

Tea and coffee is provided, as is a delicious lunch in Doddington's restaurant , and you will leave with notes and all your flowers.

10am – 4pm Meet in the Farm Shop £79pp Pre-booking essential

To book, or learn more about Rachel and her events, please call her direct on 01400 272344 or email catkinflowers@tiscali.co.uk


Tuesday, July 09, 2013