The Home of an Art Lover: Dunshay Manor
Dunshay Manor, Haycrafts Lane, near Harman's Cross, Dorset, BH19 3EB
Dunshay Manor breathes history, lying hidden in its own hollow a couple of miles from the Dorset coast. This ancient house received an Arts & Crafts refurbishment in the 1900s, giving it a friendly, open feel.
Newly restored and refurbished, this is a rare chance to see the house and find out more about the Spencer Watsons. Corfe Castle appears across the fields and the Swanage Steam Railway passes close by.
Information on the building's history and children's activity sheets will be available.
On Saturday 7 September between 11am-2pm, join a drop-in life drawing workshop taking place in Mary Spencer Watson's beautiful former art studio.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10am-4pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10am-4pm
Location & directions
Dunshay Manor, Haycrafts Lane, near Harman's Cross, Dorset, BH19 3EB
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking preferred via Landmark Trust website.
- Booking contact name:
- Natalie Craven
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/dunshay-manor-open-days-2024/
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Parking for this open day is located in the car park opposite Harman's Cross Village Hall, a short walk away. At this property, it is possible for you to drop those with limited mobility off at the gate. You must then return your car to the designated car parking area. Please speak to a member of staff on site should you need to do this. There are limited disabled car parking spaces for blue badge holders down the drive to the property.
Additional information
There are stone steps down to the front path to this property.
