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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £14.50 per ticket |
| Child | £3.00 per ticket |
| Disabled | £8.75 per ticket |
| Groups (12 or more people) | £10.00 per ticket |
| Student | £9.25 per ticket |
Groups must be pre-booked to receive the discounted price.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Excellent458
- Very Good166
- Average33
- Poor6
- Terrible9
Recent Reviews:
- applegate69Bath, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWhat a great place
Sunday, 12th May 2019If you can go when it is nice a quiet and not too many people there, then don’t miss it. We only found out about it when we watched the Maggie Smith film. The house is very good (except the modern... Read full review - Jill WMeppershall, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelBeautiful gardens, excellent food and wonderful staff
Tuesday, 14th May 2019Went today from my holiday cottage at Over Compton with my two little dogs. This has to be one of the nicest days out in ages. There was nothing too fault, loved the gardens, 10/10 for lunch and... Read full review - cookiesmum2019East Riding of Yorkshire, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFabulous gardens and houseThursday, 16th May 2019Spent a day here exploring the gardens and beautiful house. Absolutely lovely. Nice and easy to self guide through the house as you are provided with a copy of the guide book on arrival which you... Read full review
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Food and Drink 2018
Video
- Athelhampton House & Gardens Aerial Filming
Map & Directions
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.
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
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.
Opening Times
| Opening (High Season) (1 March 2019 - 31 October 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Opening (Low Seaon) (1 November 2019 - 28 February 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
* Throught the winter Athelhampton is open every Sunday. Group visits can sometimes be booked outside of regular opening - phone for more information. Athelhampton is closed every Friday and Saturday throughout the year.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeRelated
Friday, 30th August 2019 - Friday, 30th August 2019
The Secret Garden - Outdoor TheatreThis years annual open-air production 'The Secret Garden’ is being hosted by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
Tickets available near the date from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre (01305) 267992.- more info
Athelhampton House and Gardens, DorchesterAthelhampton House & Gardens can provide the dream venue for your country or manor house wedding, accommodating for wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties and Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.
Sunday, 11th August 2019 - Sunday, 11th August 2019
MG Car RallyThis annual event sees 100s of MGs located on the front and back lawns of Athelhampton for visitors to view. Cars travel from all over the UK for this annual party in the garden. Normal admission prices apply, open 10am - 5pm. - more info
