Scaplen's Court& Garden
Free to visit. Full of character.
Scaplen's Court and Garden is open to everyone following a transformational redevelopment of the entire Poole Museum estate.
It's still full of wonky walls, but now with more coffee, creativity, and character than ever before - and it's open year round - not just when we're all in a good mood over the summer months.
Creative events
We've got events, activities and workshops for all ages - from wellbeing sessions to creative writing, drawing workshops, exhibitions, performances and everything in between!
The Old Town
Salt Pig
Your new go-to for coffee, cake, unbelievable quiche, a deliciously refreshing cold drink or two, and the essential catching up.
Hire our spaces
We've got plenty of spaces to hire within Scaplen's wonky walls, for your own unforgettable moments - from parties to poetry readings, corporate functions to community events, and even weddings - we can cater for it all!
Walled garden
Tucked within the historic charm of Scaplen’s Court, is our tranquil walled herb and physic garden, a little pocket of calm just waiting to be discovered. Lovingly tended all year-round by our brilliant team of gardening volunteers, it bursts with fragrance, colour, and stories of plants once used for healing and flavouring alike.
Whether you’re catching up with friends and a sweet treat from the cafe, or simply bringing a book and letting your imagination wander, it’s the perfect place to pause, unwind, and lose yourself for a while - or even a whole day!
Tours and trails
Tours and trails through Poole’s past - discover the stories that shaped this little house (or grand residence back in the merchant days). Just ask at the welcome desk as we've got something for all ages!