Athelhampton House and Gardens |
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Athelhampton House
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th century houses in England, containing many magnificently furnished rooms. The Great Hall was built by Sir William Martyn in 1485. In the Elizabethan West Wing are the Great Chamber, Wine Cellar and newly opened Library. The East
wing includes the Dining Room, Green Parlour and State Bedroom.The Gardens
The Glorious Grade 1 gardens, dating from 1891, are full of vistas and gain much from the fountains and River Piddle flowing through. The walled gardens include the world famous topiary pyramids and two garden
pavilions designed by Ingo Thomas. Fine collections of tulips, magnolias, roses, clematis and lilies can be seen in season. Also 15th century Dovecote. Visited often by Thomas Hardy, Athelhampton is at the heart of Dorset's heritage.Additional Information:
enquire for details of access and facilities.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
March to October: Monday - Thursday 10.30am - 5.00pm. Sunday 10.30 - 5.00pm. House open 11.00am.Closed Friday & Saturday. November to February: Sunday only 10.30am - Dusk |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £8.50; Senior Citizen £8.00; Student/Disabled £6.00; Child under 16yrs Free.Entry after 2.30pm £5.50 per person. Free parking. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Tank Museum
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The Tank Museum houses one of the world's largest and finest collections of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. |
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Dinosaur Museum
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The Dinosaur Museum is unique - It is Britain's only museum devoted to dinosaurs and the fascinating world in which they lived. |
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Dorset County Museum
(5 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1881. It houses an array of fascinating galleries, dealing with a wide range of subjects from the natural sciences and geology to art, history and literature. |
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