Wolfeton House
A picturesque early manor house with a small chapel, which can be lit only by candlelight.
Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QN
Facilities
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Free parking
Wolfeton is a fine Grade 1 listed medieval and Elizabethan house.
The original courtyard section of the current building dates back to about 1480 and the house was embellished around 1560.
Wolfeton has magnificent carved oak panelling, splendid plaster ceilings, grand fireplaces and unique stone great stairs. There are also fine pictures and furniture from the 17-century.
The gatehouse at Wolfeton House includes an inscription panel stating it was finished in 1534. It is 2 storeys high with an attic and has two round towers which are not identical in size. There is also an entrance archway and two unmatched and older towers.
Open to visitors Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June to September.
Wolfeton House is a picturesque early manor house located in Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QN. It features a small chapel that can only be lit by candlelight, magnificent carved oak panelling, splendid plaster ceilings, grand fireplaces, unique stone great stairs, and fine pictures and furniture from the 17th century. The gatehouse includes an inscription panel stating it was finished in 1534 and features two round towers of different sizes.
Opening Times
Wolfeton House is open to visitors during the following times:
- June to September: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
No pre-booking is required for individual visits.
Admission Prices
- Historic Houses members: Free entry.
- Non-members: £10 per person.
Group Visits
Group visits are available throughout the year by prior appointment. To arrange a group visit, please call 01305 263 500.
Getting Here
Wolfeton House is located 1.5 miles from Dorchester on the B3147, just before it joins the A37. It is indicated by Historic Houses signs. Visitors approaching from Yeovil towards Dorchester can also access the house directly off the A37 via Weir View in Charminster. Please note that the house is tucked away, and it is advised to avoid using SatNav. For public transport, take a train to Dorchester South or Dorchester West and then a taxi to the house.
For more information about Historic Houses membership and benefits, please refer to their membership details.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
£10 per head for non-members. No pre-booking required.
We are open for groups by prior appointment throughout the year. Please call us on 01305 263 500.
Getting here
Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QN
The house is situated 1 1/2 miles from Dorchester on the B3147 just before it joins the A37, indicated by Historic House signs. (If you are approaching from the direction of Yeovil towards Dorchester, there is another way to reach us directly off the A37 if you come off at Weir View in Charminster).
(We are quite tucked away, so we advise visitors to avoid using SatNav!)
If you are coming by public transport, you can take the train to Dorchester south or Dorchester west and then take a taxi to the house.
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