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Athelhampton House and Gardens

Athelhampton
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 7LG

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Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th Century manor-houses and is surrounded by one of the great architectural gardens of England.

The house contains many finely furnished rooms including The Great Hall, Great Chamber, wine cellar. The Gallery in the west wing exhibits works by the Russian artist Marevna who lived at the house in the 1940s/50s.

The Grade I Listed garden, dating from c1891, is full of vistas and gains much from the fountains and River Piddle flowing through. The walled gardens include the world- famous topiary pyramids and collections of tulips, roses, magnolias, clematis and lilies. Also 15th Century dovecote and boardwalk along the banks of the River Piddle.

Winner of 1997 Christies' Garden Of The Year Competition.

Opening Times

Garden opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:00 - 15:00*
SaturdayClosed*
Sunday10:00 - 15:00*

* Athelhampton is closed every Saturday throughout the year.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult - Garden only£9.50 per ticket
Child under 14 (with 1 adult)Free
Historic House MemberFree

One adult ticket allows one child under 14 years old free entry.
All visitors must pre-book their tickets.

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  • GardensVisitor
    Poole, United Kingdom
    A Dorset gem not to be missed
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    Saturday, 24th October 2020
    This is a very special Tudor house and garden and your visit may take several hours if you do a little bit of everything. The gardens are laid out in several rooms - plenty of manicured herbaceous... Read full review
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    Fascinating history and lovely gardens
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    Thursday, 3rd December 2020
    No one who visits Dorset should miss this glorious building with a history that goes back more than 500 years. The house alone would justify the journey but there are glorious gardens too - lovely to... Read full review
  • petertA3872ZD
    Well worth a visit
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 16th December 2020
    Because this isn't National Trust or English Heritage owned, this house may not be on your radar. But well worth a visit. History going back to the 15th century and helpful staff. In the summer the... Read full review
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Awards

  • Dorset TourismDorset Food and Drink Dorset Food and Drink 2018

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Dogs on Lead Only
  • Plant Sales

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee shop; full lunch menu, cream teas and other refreshments, fully licensed, 150 capacity.
  • Picnic Site

COVID-19 Response

  • Advance booking essential
  • Capacity limit - 20 people per hour
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • Online booking only
  • Open now
  • Time limited visits

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Cater for groups
  • Coach drop-off point
  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted - Charged at £1.00 Access to the Gardens only, on a lead
  • Event venue
  • Open All Year
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 4 hours.
  • Families
  • Film or TV location
  • Groups
  • Haunted
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 150 for private functions
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Village Location
  • Weddings

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking - for cars and coaches. Free.

Payment Methods

  • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
  • American Express accepted
  • Can be packages by 3rd parties
  • Cash & Cheque accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 12
  • Solo accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun - Childrens trail available
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - Contact for School visits pack.
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Contact for group visits pack.

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available - for pre-booked groups of 12 or more people. 2018 price is £9.50 per person. Catering packages also available.

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking is essential.

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
With designated parking for visitors with disabilities
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
Flat, ie. without steps

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
There are 0 steps to the main entrance
Steps to the main entrance
There are 1 steps to the main entrance

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

Guest information in large print format

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Information point
Public toilet
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair
Ticket issuing point
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
Level access, ramp or lift to the bar

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided

GENERAL

Audible alarm system
Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Some routes
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users
Some routes
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
Tactile routes in the attraction for visitors with visual impairments
Only in some places
Wheelchairs provided
Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Five miles east of Dorchester, take the Northbrook junction off the A35.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorchester South and West. Take a taxi or bus.

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Telephone: +44 01305 848363

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