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Parnham Park, Beaminster, Dorset
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The House
A House of Extraordinary Character
Parnham Park is one of England's most storied manor houses — a Grade I listed Tudor mansion set within 139 acres of formal gardens, ancient woodland and parkland in the heart of Dorset. Originally built in the early sixteenth century and later extended by John Nash, it has been home to craftsmen, collectors and visionaries across five centuries.
After a devastating fire in 2017, Parnham has been painstakingly restored by James and Sophie Perkins — not merely to its former state, but to something altogether more considered. A house that holds its history lightly, and wears its future with confidence.
Visit Parnham Park
"Parnham embodies the enchanting spirit of beloved childhood tales, inviting visitors of all ages to rediscover the magic that lies within nature and the joy of exploration."— James Perkins
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Walled Garden Restaurant
Our walled garden restaurant showcases the best of British produce from land and sea — celebrating seasonal ingredients with a considered collection of menus, from garden breakfasts and weekday lunches to slow, generous Sunday roasts.
Every dish is shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and a love of exceptional produce, much of it grown within the walled garden itself.
Open Wednesday – Sunday · Lunch & Dinner
The Stay
The Stay
Two Private Stays Within the Estate
Each is entirely your own — booked exclusively for you and your guests. No shared spaces, no other guests. Just Parnham, yours.
I
The West Wing
Your own private wing of Parnham House — five bedrooms, a grand dining room, a library, and a hidden speakeasy in the cellar. Exclusively yours.
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II
The Dower House
A three-bedroom cottage within the grounds — private heated pool, a garden, crackling fires, and sweeping views of the parkland. From £475 per night.
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The Grounds
The Grounds
139 Acres of the Extraordinary
From the formal gardens and ancient woodland to the River Brit and its waterfall plunge pool — every corner of Parnham rewards exploration.
The House
The Manor
A Grade I listed Tudor mansion, restored to its full grandeur. Four hundred years of history, worn with confidence.
The Gardens
The Walled Garden
Designed to create a perfect microclimate for growing fruits, vegetables and flowers — supplying the restaurant kitchen year-round.
The River
The River Brit
The River Brit flows through the estate — kingfishers, otter trails, and a natural plunge pool beneath the waterfall. One of Parnham's most enchanting secrets.
The Parkland
139 Acres
Ancient woodland, open parkland, a natural lake, and miles of walking trails — all within the estate's boundary.
The Interior
The Great Rooms
Restored with extraordinary care — the great hall, the library, the drawing room. Each space a testament to craftsmanship across five centuries.
The Vision
The Vision
James & Sophie Perkins
At the helm of Parnham's restoration are James and Sophie Perkins. With decades of experience in heritage conservation, James brings meticulous attention to architectural detail and craftsmanship — while Sophie's expertise in cultural programming ensures Parnham becomes a vibrant destination where people connect with nature, creativity and each other.
Their complementary vision is reshaping Parnham into a place of lasting cultural and ecological significance.
Meet James Perkins
The Future
The Restoration
A House Reborn
Working with Thomas Heatherwick and Historic England, James Perkins is restoring Parnham's Grade I listed shell — inserting a bold new volume of mirror glass where the great hall once stood. The ruin is honoured. Something entirely new emerges from within it.
Planning consent has been granted. The work is underway.
View the Planning Application
I
Beehive Lodges
Intimate timber cabins set within the orchard meadow — each with its own hearth, private terrace and views across the parkland.
In Development
II
River Lodges
Dramatic A-frame structures along the River Brit — designed to disappear into the landscape, with the water and woodland as their only neighbours.
In DevelopmentThe Grounds
The Formal Gardens Restored
The reinstated Elizabethan gardens — topiary walks, a lake, and the restored boathouse — returning Parnham's grounds to their original grandeur. Designed in partnership with leading landscape architects, the gardens will once again form a coherent whole with the house.
The grand gateway between the Dower Houses reinstates Parnham's original 16th-century main entrance, leading onto the Elizabethan yew- and beech-lined carriageway — once the principal route to the house.
A Modern Grand Tour
The Home of the Collection
Parnham is not merely a backdrop — it is the living context for everything AMGT represents. The collection is housed here. The studio operates here. Every object carries the spirit of this place.
The Object
The Feather Lamp
Born at Parnham. Handcrafted to order in the studio.
The Place
The Estate
The house, the grounds, the studio — all one.
The Maker
James Perkins
Artist, collector, restorer. The spirit behind it all.
Come to Parnham
Plan Your Visit
Parnham Park is available for private visits, site tours and exclusive events. To enquire about visiting the estate or to discuss a bespoke experience, please get in touch.
