Brick by Brick: Dorset's Walled Gardens

Thursday 19th November 2026

Speaker – Phil Broomfield

Join Phil Broomfield as he explores the beauty, history and evolution of some of Dorset’s walled gardens. Featuring stunning images from across the county, the talk uncovers the stories behind these remarkable spaces and the people who created and cared for them.

About the speaker: Phil Broomfield is a horticulturalist and historic garden enthusiast, better known as The Garden History Detective. He specialises in researching and interpreting historic gardens across the county, uncovering the stories behind their landscapes, planting and design. Phil is Assistant County Organiser for the Poole & Bournemouth National Garden Scheme and Head Gardener at Forest Holme Hospice in Poole.

Event Details

Venue: Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL.
Time: Talks begin at 2pm. Doors open from 1.30pm.
Admission: Free entry for members of Sherborne Museum. £5 non-members.

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