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Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens

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Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens
Abbotsbury
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4LA
Tel: +44 01305 871817
Fax: +44 01305 871092
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Probably one of the best gardens of it's type in the world. Twice winner of silver award at Chelsea and silver gilt at Hampton Court Show. Magnificent Victorian walled garden set in 20 acres of woodland valley. The unique micro climate enables rare and exotic species from all over the world to thrive here. Children's adventure play area. Nature trail. Sunken gardens with peacocks and pheasants. Superb colonial style teahouse with veranda overlooking the sunken garden. Plant centre selling high quality plants, charming gift shop and free parking, outstanding viewsof the newly designated golden World Heritage Coast from a high viewing point.

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Opening Times

Open All Year

2010 Season 02/01/2010 - 31/12/2010

Monday 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 10:00 - 17:00

Friday 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

* Open nearly all year, closed Christmas and New Year, please ring for information. Closes at 4pm during the winter.

Events

Monday, 8th February 2010 - Friday, 30th April 2010

Spring is Here at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
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Wednesday, 13th October 2010 - Sunday, 31st October 2010

Enchanted Floodlit Gardens, Abbotsbury
more info

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children)£24.00 per ticket
Adult£9.00 per ticket
Concession£8.50 per ticket
Child£6.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Come off the A35 at Winterbourne-Abbas near Dorchester. Follow signs Portesham/Abbotsbury. The gardens are in Abbotsbury on the B3157 coast road between Weymouth and Bridport.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Weymouth. The X53 Jurassic Coast bus runs regularly through Abbotsbury, the Gardens are approximately 2 miles from the centre of the village.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Not inside restaurant.
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - New colonial style tea house with veranda overlooking the sunken garden. Seating for 100. Disabled toilets and baby changing room. Licensed.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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