Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 7LG
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 7LG
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Opening Times
| Garden opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 15:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 15:00* |
| Restaurant opening (13 July 2020 - 31 December 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 15:30* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 15:30* |
| House opening (27 July 2020 - 31 December 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 11:00 | - 15:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 15:00* |
* Athelhampton is closed every Saturday throughout the year.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeGuide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult - Garden only | £9.50 per ticket |
| Child under 14 (with 1 adult) | Free |
| Historic House Member | Free |
One adult ticket allows one child under 14 years old free entry.
All visitors must pre-book their tickets.
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent516
- Very Good177
- Average37
- Poor10
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- David MTrip Type:BusinessVery welcoming
Friday, 9th October 2020From the moment I arrived with my small coach group the staff were excellent, we were admitted without any delay shown an informative short film and given a very good introduction to the house in the... Read full review - JohnBiles3103London, United KingdomBeautiful Tudor House and gardensFriday, 23rd October 2020This Tudor mansion is stunning,with magnificent gardens.We had full access to the house taking us back to King Henry V111 times.The staff were very pleasant and welcoming, particularly in the... Read full review
- GardensVisitorShaftesbury, United KingdomA Dorset gem not to be missedSaturday, 24th October 2020This 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
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
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
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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