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 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. New for 2006, a gallery in the west wing exhibiting works by the Russian artist Marevna who lived at the house in the 1940s/50s.

Winner of 1996 Christies' Garden Of The Year Competition.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 3 Mar 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

* Open Sundays throughout the year.

Tickets Information

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

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• 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 not essential but preferred.
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 999
• Min group size - 12
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Conference facilities
• Event Venue
• Printed Material in Foreign Languages
• Toilets

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