08.04.2025, 11:00 A.M.

Day tip to Melbury House & Mapperton House in Dorset, Tuesday, 8 April

The IGS London Chapter hosts a visit to two very special Dorset houses - Melbury House and Mapperton House.

Mapperton House (pictures) was originally a Tudor manor built on the present site in the 1540s, and part of it remains as the north wing of the present building. This Grade 1 house was largely rebuilt in the 1660s by Richard Brodrepp and has been further altered over the centuries and is considered one of the finest manor houses in the country with award-winning gardens. It is now the home of the 12th Earl and Countess of Sandwich.

Melbury House has been the seat of the Strangways family of Dorset since the estate was acquired in 1500 from William Browning. This outstanding Grade 1 house is currently the home of The Honorable Charlotte Townshend who inherited through her mother, Theresa Fox-Strangways (Viscountess Galway), daughter and heiress of Harry Fox-Strangways, 7th Earl of Ilchester.

This visit will include a two course lunch at The Ollerod, a lovely hotel and restaurant in Beaminster.
Private transport can be arranged for members travelling by train at additional cost but please contact Tina Graham as soon as possible.

Price of tour: £75pp (includes lunch)
*The full itinerary will be sent to all attendees*

We are pleased to advise you can now make card payments over the phone

Payment Options:
  
1. By bank transfer to Irish Georgian Society London, Metro Bank, Account 53833799, Sort code 23-05-80 with reference MEMA2025.
2. By debit or credit card over the phone. Please telephone 07710 290044 after 2 pm and have your card to hand.
3. By cheque payable to Irish Georgian Society London and sent to The Treasurer, Irish Georgian Society London, 19 Rowan Road, London, W6 7DT.

For all enquiries, please contact Tina Graham graham302@btinternet.com