Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QU
Features of Sculpture by the Lakes
Sculptures, gardens, makers yard, cafe, gallery, botanic gardens, restaurant, wildlife
Visitor Information for Sculpture by the Lakes
Google Reviews 4.7
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday
Cost: Adults: £15.0 per person – best to pre book if you can
Note: No children (including babies) aged under 14 allowed entry due to fast flowing water
About Sculpture by the Lakes
This information is just a snapshot to get you intrigued – best to visit the website for full details!
The Sculpture by the Lakes are set in 26 acres on the River Frome with over 120 sculptures to see and experience.
Allow a couple of hours to view everything but you are really best to allow more time to fully appreciate the artworks and the stunning surrounding grounds.
Take a picnic and chill out enjoying the super relaxing environment.
There is a rich diversity of wildlife from dragonflies, damselflies, grass snakes, kingfishers and a breeding colony of Greylag geese.
Check out the Botanic Gardens, one of only 8 in the UK and the wonderful kitchen garden.
Within the Maker Yard there is also The Gallery which showcases artists work for you to view and, possibly, buy.
The Exhibition changes every 4 to 6 weeks so there is always something new to see for regular visitors.
For more details visit their dedicated website here
Reviews of Sculpture by the Lakes
The reviews of the Sculpture by the Lakes are generally very good with many people commenting on how tranquil the park is.
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Pros
Helpful volunteers, great sculptures, plenty to see, good cafe, free parking, fantastic setting, relaxing
Cons
Can get busy, narrow paths, no under 14’s allowed, mobility access can be tricky when wet
“Absolutely gorgeous here. Well worth a visit. Beautiful gardens, stunning sculptures, all round relaxing experience with super helpful volunteers giving a warm friendly welcome.”
Eating & Drinking
The Makers Yard, free entry to everyone, offers the chance to try out locally sourced produce.
Also try their homemade cakes to go along with teas and coffee. And wines, beers and ciders!
Local Weather & Forecast
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Accessibility
The Sculpture Park is relatively flat but there are grassy areas which can be tricky for wheelchairs/mobility scooters in wet weather.
Powered mobility scooters should be fully charged and you can hire scooters and lightweight all terrain wheelchairs.
Registered carers have free entry.
Disabled toilets and parking are available.
Toilets
Toilets including disabled toilets are available onsite.
Parking
There is plenty of parking on site but only room for one large camper van so please pre book.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on a short lead in the Makers Yard and the Sculpture Park
Contact Details
Tel: 07887 906818
Email: gallery@sculpturebythelakes.co.uk
Website: https://www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk/
All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication
Pallington Lakes
Dorchester Dorset DT2 8QU
United Kingdom