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The Pageant Gardens (also known as Victoria Park)

Introduction

This is a 0.9 hectare site in central Sherborne, opened in 1906 for general public use.

This is an important public space linked to a specific historic moment in a town with limited public parks. The current awareness of public parks raises the profile of this site.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal park for general public use.

Owners

Sherborne Town Council

The Manor House, Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JL
History

This two acre garden in central Shrborne was designed in 1905 by F.W. Mayer for Veitch and Son of Exeter. The land was donated by Colonel F. Wingfield Digby in memory of his father. The money raised at the Mother of All Pageants contributed towards the landscaping.

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Features

  • Bandstand
  • Description: The bandstand was refurbished in 1996.
  • Pond
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Recreational

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.9

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Sherborne

References

References

Contributors

  • William Gueterbock

  • Dorset Gardens Trust