About Us
Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.
The Furzebrook Estate, which incorporates The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms, is a diverse and historically significant property located near Wareham, in the Isle of Purbeck area of Dorset, England. Not only is it celebrated for its flora, fauna, and scenic beauty, but it also holds a rich industrial heritage tied to the Clay industry, which played a major role in the region’s economic history.
The estate was central to clay extraction and transportation operations. The fine-quality ‘blue ball clay’ was prized by renowned potters such as Josiah Wedgwood. A network of narrow-gauge railways once ran through the estate, linking it to coastal shipping points and highlighting its industrial significance.
Today, the legacy of this industrial past coexists with the natural allure of the surrounding landscape. The Blue Pool, once a clay pit and now a tranquil pool, adds to the estate’s charm.
Furzebrook Garden Centre
The Furzebrook Estate was held in the highest regard by botanists with many rare plants collected from around the world, most prized were Azaleas kept and displayed in Furzebrook Garden Centre a beautiful walled garden consisting of Victorian greenhouses and barns which we hope soon to open to the public.
Renowned Among Artists
Artists were also known to frequent the Estate, many travelling down from London for rest and recuperation in this magical locale, with its clear skies, warm climate, and tranquillity. Famous works such as The Blue Pool by Augustus Edwin John and Paul Nash’s A Private World series of photographs are now displayed in national galleries around the country.
Nurturing the historical integrity & ecological diversity of this cherished site, providing tranquillity and enjoyment for generations to come.
Year-Round Destination
The Furzebrook Estate is now a working Estate and a year-round destination, focusing on ecological land management, hospitality and tourism. Employing over 30 people from the local community the Furzebrook Estate and The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms generates an estimated £6.7 million pounds into the local economy!
With ongoing conservation efforts, the Furzebrook Estate continues to represent a unique blend of Dorset’s rural beauty, ecological value, and historical depth.
