Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens

Bullers Way
Abbotsbury
Dorset
DT3 4LA

Tel: +44 (0)1305 871 387
+44 (0)1305 871 153
Fax: +44 (0)1305 871 092
Email: info@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Web: http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk


The gardens were established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden to her nearby castle. Developed since then into a magnificent 20 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Many of these were introductions to this country, found by the plant hunting descendents of the Countess.

Since the restoration after the great storm of 1990 many new and exotic plants have been introduced. The Garden is now a mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its Camellia Groves and Magnolias, noted for its Rhododendrons and Hydrangea collections. In summer it is awash with sub tropical colour.

General Information:

  • Specialist Plant Nursery
  • Colonial Teahouse
  • Gift Shop
  • Dogs welcome on lead
  • Free parking for cars and coaches
  • Toilets, disabled toilets and baby changing facilities available at the Colonial Teahouse
  • Approx. 50% of gardens accessible to disabled visitors, some gravel paths are difficult to negotiate.

     

    Opening Times
    (2005 times)
    7 days a week.
    Summer Time: 19th March to 2nd October 10.00am - 6.00pm, last admission 5.00pm.
    Winter Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm or dusk (last admission one hour before).
    Closed 24th Dec to 1st jan inclusive.

    Admission Charges
    (2005 prices)
    Adult £6.80; Senior Citizen/Student/Disabled £6.00; Child (5-15 yrs) £4.00

    Directions
    9 miles northwest of Weymouth on the B3157 coastal road to Bridport.
    During the summer season a regular bus service runs daily from Weymouth.
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