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Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15thC 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 15thC dovecote and boardwalk along the banks of the River Piddle.
Winner of 1997 Christies' Garden Of The Year Competition.
Opening Times
2012 01/03/2012 - 31/10/2012
Monday 10:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday 10:30 - 17:00
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
Bank Holiday Closed
2012 01/11/2012 - 28/02/2013
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday Closed
Events
Friday, 24th August 2012 - Friday, 24th August 2012
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £12.00 |
| Senior Citizen | from £10.00 |
| Student / Disabled | from £7.00 |
| (including a children's trail) | from £2.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
Attraction Facilities
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Wedding Venue
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee shop; full lunch menu, cream teas and other refreshments, fully licensed, 150 capacity.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 04:00
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Groups Accepted - Pre-booking is essential.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 12
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Special rates for pre-booked Groups.
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun - Childrens trail available
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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