Athelhampton House and Gardens


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Athelhampton
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LG

Tel: +44 (0)1305 848 363
Fax: +44 (0)1305 848 135
Email: enquiry@athelhampton.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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. On display in the West Wing Gallery is some of the Russian Artist Marevna's work, who resided at Athelhampton in the 40s and 50s.

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:

  • We try where possible to accommodate disabled visitors. Please enquire for details of access and facilities.

  • Athelhampton contains an abundance of architectural and cultural history. Educational tours, classroom and children's Tudor trail available.

  • Gift shop selling a wide range of gifts, books, cards and confectionery.

  • Plants for sale including many grown from Athelhampton garden cuttings

  • Restaurant.

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    Opening Times
    (2011 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

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adult £9.75; Senior £9.75
    Children under 16 (when accompanied by a fee paying adult) £1.00 including Children's Trail.

    Student/Disabled £6.75.

    Afternoon Rate (with lunch receipt) £7.00.
    Group Rate £6.90/£7.90.


    Directions
    5 miles east of Dorchester off the A35 near Puddletown, Dorchester.

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