Sculpture By The Lakes

Pallington Lakes, Pallington, Dorchester, DT2 8QU -

Up to
300 guests
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Sculpture by the Lakes is an enchanting twenty-six-acre park showcasing an extraordinary collection of more than thirty sculptures by renowned artist, Simon Gudgeon. His work is featured in prominent collections around the world, including those of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Charles and TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Simon’s sculptures can also be seen in Hyde Park and America’s National Museum of Wildlife Art.

For the very first time, the wonderful Sculpture by the Lakes is available for exclusive private hire on Mondays and Tuesdays. Options include the use of the entire twenty-six acres of outstanding art and nature for the day, access to the entire park including the lakes, The Retreat, The Island, The Pavilion, The River Keeper’s Hut, parking, introduction to Simon Gudgeon and his work, discount on available sculptures.

So, whether you are looking for a film location, a beautiful estate for a summer party, a team-building venue, wanting to renew your wedding vows, a 60th birthday party or a backdrop for a photoshoot, Sculpture by the Lakes will provide the most perfect, unique setting.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 300

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Facilities & Amenities

Premises parking

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 5 days before the event

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Reviews

Hug Dealer
July 2025
The sculpture park was relaxing and visually stimulating venue. I loved how tranquility of it was. The vibe of the place is incredible, very chilled, but with a lot to see and great walking around looking at all the art The place is incredible. The coffee was good in the cafe and we had a picnic.
Paul Fisher
August 2025
Peace and tranquility. I have visited twice now and have been very impressed both times. While there were many more people there the second visit, it still didn't feel crowded. This is a wonderful place to visit to breathe deep and unload. Sit by the river or lay on the grass, wander through the formal gardens and read the plaques in the path. There are many places to sit and ponder or just enjoy the sculpture. The whole place is cleverly laid out and the art is thought provoking. I will be going back again and again.
Katie Walker
September 2025
19/09/2025 - A very beautiful and peaceful place. We came from Cambridgeshire to visit during our holiday and it was truly worth it. The peace and tranquility of the gardens and grounds was astounding. The sculptures were incredibly beautiful and I loved the QR codes besides them for more information. The cafe had lovely cakes and selection of drinks, the waitresses were lovely, chatty and gave excellent service. The gift shop had some lovely local items to sell, we purchased some local cider and local handmade soap and all very reasonably priced (we are used to Cambridge prices!). My boyfriend (now fiance) proposed to me whilst we were here in the gardens and it was truly so special I'll never forget it

Phil J
September 2025
Truly amazing place. The whole experience has been well thought through and implemented. From the opening sculpture reminding how important nature is to our wellbeing to the carefully placed seating where you can sit and enjoy the calm. A number of the sculptures are interactive and I particularly enjoyed the one where you lay flat on a suspended round cushioned platform to watch the clouds drift by to the sound of water, the gentle rustling of trees and the watch the wildlife. Sculpture by the Lakes well exceeded my expectations.
Beth Price
August 2025
It’s a beautiful place to visit, especially on a summer’s day. Very peaceful and relaxed, you can take you time wandering around the lake - at least two loops to do both halves of the path and see everything. There’s also a small kitchen garden with flowers, vegetables and fruit which is pretty to see. Excellent food and drinks in the onsite cafe - would recommend the sticky ginger cake - but you can also get takeaway sandwiches from the pantry or bring in your own picnic. The tickets were a little on the expensive side at £16.50pp (if you book online there’s a £1.50 discount) but understand they are very focused on conservation and ecology, which probably comes with higher maintenance costs. All in all a nice day out.