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From Time to Time

West Dorset's Athelhampton House is the star of new film 'From Time to Time', starring Dame Maggie Smith.

'From Time to Time'  is set in 1944 and tells the story of 13-year old Tolly Oldknow who is sent to live with his grandmother (Maggie Smith) at the family home of Green Knowe (Athelhampton). In the old house, young Tolly embarks on a mysterious journey of discovery as he unlocks his family history, set during the time of the Napoleonic Wars. As the story unfolds, the film flicks seamlessly between the two war time periods and both Tolly and the audience are drawn deep into a bewildering ancenstral mystery.

The film, which is based on a series of books by Lucy M. Boston was brought to life by Academy Award winning director Julian Fellowes and was shot extensively on location in West Dorset. Along with Athehampton House, the film also features some of West Dorset's most attractive locations including the picturesque villages of West Stafford and Puddletown.

The film is also being shown at Athehampton House's cinema on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on Sundays at 2.30pm. Tickets can be bought online or by contacting Athelhampton House on 01305 848363.