Doddington Hall and Gardens

Doddington Hall and Gardens Family-owned Elizabethan Hall & Gardens with award-winning Farm Shop, Bike, Clothing & Home Shops, Cafés & Restaurant.
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Shops, Cafes & Estate Walks open daily - please see website for full opening times and Hall & Gardens opening arrangements. Family-owned and run Historic House with fabulous gardens, award-winning Farm Shop, Country Clothing & Home Interiors store, Café, Coffee Shop & Restaurant, Giant Bike Shop, stylish Wedding and Events venue, along with hugely popular Christmas tree and decoration business. For opening times and prices please visit: http://www.doddingtonhall.com/visiting/opening-times/

Where do all the small things go? 🪲🐛 With the recent cold snap, you might be wondering where all the small things go. Wh...
15/01/2025

Where do all the small things go? 🪲🐛

With the recent cold snap, you might be wondering where all the small things go. What happens to the tiny voles, mice, caterpillars and beetles at this time of year?

Insects enter a state of dormancy called diapause, an inactive state of arrested development, to see them through the winter, but many mammals can’t. Small mammals, such as voles, rely on warm, cosy nests and constant foraging to get through the season. This is where ‘messy’, woolly vegetation, like the landscape at , plays its part.

Whether small creatures can hibernate or not, the thick patches of grass protecting the ground from the snow and ice, are the perfect hidden haven for nestling down over winter and staying safe until the spring.

🌿 Want to learn more about our Wilder journey? Stay connected by joining our e-newsletter and discover how you can get involved: http://eepurl.com/hz5F1L

One of our favourite sights in January is yellow witch hazel against a bright blue sky 💛 Bewitching spidery blossoms ado...
14/01/2025

One of our favourite sights in January is yellow witch hazel against a bright blue sky 💛

Bewitching spidery blossoms adorn bare branches with welcome vibrant colour and fragrance during the transition from winter to spring 🌸

We’re looking forward to reopening the walled and wild gardens next month for you to enjoy winter-flowering shrubs and a spectacular pageant of spring bulbs 🪻

🕰️ Gardens open from 5 Feb, Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm.

🎟️ Admission applies - tickets available at the Gatehouse on arrival.

Our Doddington at Home January sale has begun ✨Enjoy reductions on selected candles, books, ceramics, glassware, soft fu...
13/01/2025

Our Doddington at Home January sale has begun ✨

Enjoy reductions on selected candles, books, ceramics, glassware, soft furnishings and more. While stocks last, exclusions apply, limited time only.

🕰️ Doddington at Home is open daily; Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm.

Valentine’s Dinner ♥️Share the love of great food this Valentine’s Day with a romantic dining experience at our award-wi...
12/01/2025

Valentine’s Dinner ♥️

Share the love of great food this Valentine’s Day with a romantic dining experience at our award-winning Grain Store Restaurant 🥂

Indulge in a 5-course locally sourced menu featuring sharing dishes crafted for the perfect evening together.

Friday 14 February, from 6pm
£55 per person

Booking essential: www.doddingtonhall.com/event/valentines-dinner

We hope you are keeping as warm as our wild Exmoor ponies!  The ponies arrived here during summer in their fine and glos...
11/01/2025

We hope you are keeping as warm as our wild Exmoor ponies!

The ponies arrived here during summer in their fine and glossy coats but are now keeping cosy in their thick, double-layered winter coats 🧥

As one of the UK’s rare native breeds, they are brilliantly adapted to living outside all year around and are a valuable part of our conservation grazing team here at , helping to shape the landscape and create habitats 🌿

The Exmoor Pony Centre and Moorland Mousie Trust

Jackets are back on the menu at the Farm Shop Café with a range of comforting toppings – the perfect winter warmer! 🥔Our...
10/01/2025

Jackets are back on the menu at the Farm Shop Café with a range of comforting toppings – the perfect winter warmer! 🥔

Our winter lunch menu champions estate produce and the finest locally sourced ingredients. From new flatbread toppings and toasted focaccia sandwich fillings to Doddington classics like braised beef, Lincoln Red burger, haddock & chips, Kitchen Garden quiche and daily specials, there’s something for every appetite 🍽️

The Farm Shop Café is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-4pm:
🍳 Breakfast 9-11am
🥗 Lunch 12-3pm
🍰 Drinks & Cake 9am-4pm

Take a look at the menu and plan your visit: www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-and-shopping/eating/cafe

New year, new boots! Stay warm, dry and stylish throughout the seasons with our range of Dubarry boots 👢  ✨ New Year Tre...
09/01/2025

New year, new boots! Stay warm, dry and stylish throughout the seasons with our range of Dubarry boots 👢

✨ New Year Treat: Purchase a pair of Dubarry boots at Doddington Country Clothing between 10 Jan – 9 Feb 2025 and receive a £50 voucher to spend across a range of leading countrywear.

Pop in store to find your perfect fit. Open daily; Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm.

𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺, 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.

A serene scene this morning at  . As the cattle grazed gently, the starlings and fieldfares foraged peacefully across th...
08/01/2025

A serene scene this morning at . As the cattle grazed gently, the starlings and fieldfares foraged peacefully across the frosted landscape ❄️✨

Signs of spring are emerging beneath the ancient sweet chestnut trees as the first brave snowdrops dare to peek through ...
07/01/2025

Signs of spring are emerging beneath the ancient sweet chestnut trees as the first brave snowdrops dare to peek through the frosty earth 🌱- heralding the season’s quiet approach with the promise of warmer times ahead ✨

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the gardens for our Spring Bulb Pageant from 5 February, Wed-Sun: www.doddingtonhall.com/event/spring-bulb-pageant

🌟 Brighten up your January with the vibrant flavours of blood oranges and Seville oranges, now in season and available a...
06/01/2025

🌟 Brighten up your January with the vibrant flavours of blood oranges and Seville oranges, now in season and available at our Farm Shop.

🍊 Blood Oranges: Sweet, juicy and bursting with antioxidants, their striking crimson flesh adds a splash of sunshine to your winter recipes.

🍊 Seville Oranges: To the Tudors, these bitter globes were known as ‘golden apples’, a luxury to brighten a British winter. Perfect for homemade marmalade or crafting a tangy orange liqueur.

These bright culinary treasures only have a short season so make sure to stop by soon and get that pan bubbling away!

Explore our delicious orange-inspired recipes here: www.doddingtonhall.com/recipes

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻 𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 *𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀*Get set for a great year ahead by jo...
04/01/2025

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻 𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 *𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀*

Get set for a great year ahead by joining us for an unforgettable day of cycling and expertise at Giant Store Lincoln.

🚴 Morning Ride: Kick off the day with an energising group ride with our expert team.

🚲 Dive into expert-led interactive afternoon workshop sessions, including:
• Expert Bike Fit with Toby Bartlett
• Personalised coaching insights from Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching and his team
• Bike Tech with Dave Ward
• Sports therapy tips from Active Edge Sports Therapy to manage your fitness and body
• Meet cycling experts from Giant UK and Liv Cycling UK

🗓️ Sunday 19 January 2025, 10am-4pm

🎟️ Tickets are free but there are only a few left so make sure to book your ticket: www.doddingtonhall.com/event/ride-beyond

𝘾𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮? 𝙉𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢! 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙨, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Our award-winning Doddington Tea Room reopens on 8 January 🍰Set under the gaze of the Elizabethan Hall in our charming C...
03/01/2025

Our award-winning Doddington Tea Room reopens on 8 January 🍰

Set under the gaze of the Elizabethan Hall in our charming Coach House, delight in freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, an array of famous Doddington sweet treats and a delicious selection of sandwiches.

There’s something to suit the whole family with traditional, savoury inspired and children’s Afternoon Tea. We also offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and nut free Afternoon Tea choices too.

Looking to throw a celebration? We offer private and semi-private areas available to hire for larger groups and celebrations, perfect for hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and naming ceremonies ✨

Open on selected dates throughout the year, please check our website for availability.

Book your table: www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-and-shopping/eating/tea-room

We hope you’ve all had a great start to the new year ✨ We’ve got a wonderful range of events and experiences planned for...
02/01/2025

We hope you’ve all had a great start to the new year ✨ We’ve got a wonderful range of events and experiences planned for 2025 - take a little look at what’s coming up over the first couple of months…

15 Jan: Nose to Tail Dinner
19 Jan: Ride Beyond at Giant Store Lincoln
26 Jan: Wedding Open Day
1 Feb: Imbolc Workshop with Catkin Flowers
5 Feb: Spring Bulb Pageant
14 Feb: Valentine’s Dinner
15 Feb: Winter Tree ID with Guy Petheram

🗓️ www.doddingtonhall.com/whatison/calendar

Happy New Year ✨ Many congratulations to those of you who welcomed in the new year as newly engaged couples 💍 🤍 Start yo...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year ✨

Many congratulations to those of you who welcomed in the new year as newly engaged couples 💍 🤍

Start your wedding planning journey by discovering how our award-winning venue can provide the perfect setting for your dream day.

We have weekend viewing availability on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January, 10am-4pm.

📧 To book a viewing, please contact Justine via [email protected]

📷 Rachel London Photography
💐 Ruby & Co Events
👰🏼‍♀️ Jaynes Bridalwear Lincoln

Celebrate the New Year in style 🥂Created for us by Champagne Gardet, an independent, family-owned Champagne House founde...
30/12/2024

Celebrate the New Year in style 🥂

Created for us by Champagne Gardet, an independent, family-owned Champagne House founded in 1895 and located in Chigny-les-Roses, France. The ‘Gardet Style’ combines tradition and modernity.

Available from our Farm Shop along with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as plenty of delicious nibbles.

Whether you’re throwing a party or having a quiet night in, our estate shops have everything to help you welcome in the New Year ✨

🕰️ Our shops are open 28-31 Dec, 10am-4pm (closed 01 Jan, reverting to usual opening hours from 02 Jan). Please check our opening times prior to visiting: www.doddingtonhall.com/visiting/opening-times

New Year Dining ✨ Our new Grain Store Restaurant menu launches on 03 January✨Experience award-winning à la carte dining ...
29/12/2024

New Year Dining ✨ Our new Grain Store Restaurant menu launches on 03 January✨

Experience award-winning à la carte dining with the finest estate-grown and locally sourced produce.

Whether you’d like to start the new year in style or simply want something delicious to look forward to, now is the perfect time to book your table.

🕰️ Served Friday and Saturday evenings, 6-9pm, from 03 January.

🍽️ view the menu and reserve your table: www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-and-shopping/eating/grain-store-restaurant

♻️ Christmas Tree-cycle is back🎄Christmas day has come and gone, now, what do you do with your Christmas tree? St Barnab...
29/12/2024

♻️ Christmas Tree-cycle is back🎄

Christmas day has come and gone, now, what do you do with your Christmas tree? St Barnabas Hospice has teamed up with local businesses to offer an easy and eco-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree to save you hassle while raising vital funds for the hospice.

All the trees will be chipped and recycled, or replanted into local woodland if they are potted.

To book your tree to be collected, and to support your local hospice, go to👇
www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/tree-cycle

Make sure to register your tree by 2 January 2025. Trees will be collected between 7-12 January 2025.

Enjoy a winter walk on the Doddington Estate, explore our free walks or blow away the cobwebs on a bike ride on the Geor...
27/12/2024

Enjoy a winter walk on the Doddington Estate, explore our free walks or blow away the cobwebs on a bike ride on the Georgie Twigg Track and see what nature has in store for you 🌿

Start your day with a delicious Doddington breakfast, refuel with a locally sourced lunch or warm up with coffee and homemade cake 🍰

Our Shops and Cafés reopen tomorrow, Saturday 28 December:
Farm Shop, Home Store, Country Clothing & Giant Store Lincoln: 28-31 Dec, 10am-4pm

Grain Store Café: 28-31 Dec, 8.30am-5pm

Farm Shop Café: 28-30 Dec, 9am-4pm
31 Dec, 9am-2pm (breakfast 9am-12noon, no lunch service, drinks & cake until 2pm)

We will be closed on 01 Jan with usual opening times resuming from 02 Jan.

Please make sure to check our opening times prior to visiting: www.doddingtonhall.com/visiting/opening-times

Our Estate Walks and Georgie Twigg Track remain open daily throughout the festive period. Our car parks and trails are free for everyone to use. Please consider supporting the Doddington Hall Conservation Charity by making a donation. QR codes are displayed at all car parks.

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Main Street, Doddington
Lincoln
LN64

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