Forthcoming Events
TUESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2018
St Giles House, Wimborne, Dorset
Morning self-drive
Members and Guests: £50
A special visit kindly arranged by former HGT Chairman Peter Andreae.
According to English Heritage, St Giles House, at Wimborne St Giles is one of Dorset’s most fascinating country houses. It has been the ancestral home of the Ashley-Cooper family (who became the Earls of Shaftesbury) for over 600 years.
Rarely open to the public we will be guided through the house and gardens. Hearing about the history of the estate and its recent revival.
There will be a brief talk about the restoration in the house followed by a look at the park, grotto and lake.
ST GILES HOUSE PROGRAMME
10:30am : Meet at St Giles House for arrival Tea/Coffee and biscuits
10:45am : Talk and Tour
12:45pm : Depart
