Make the most of a day out in Dorset, visit Athelhampton,
"without question the most
picturesque house in the county"
Sir Frederick Treves
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On your day out in Dorset, discover Athelhampton House & Gardens, one of England's most beautiful historic houses. Explore more than twenty-historic rooms, stroll through 5 acres of award-winning gardens with over 1000ft of deep herbaceous borders. Enjoy produce from our Edwardian 1-acre kitchen garden and local food in the Coach House restaurant, or book a table for our popular Sunday Carvery.
Athelhampton is the perfect choice if you’re looking for places to go in Dorset rich in history, beauty, and charm.
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Featured Room
The Green Parlour
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Alfred Cart de Lafontaine created this elegant dining room in 1891, located in the old Tudor scullery.
When you are enjoying your day out in Dorset, learn about his friendship with author and poet Thomas Hardy.
Join Historic Houses, save money, support Athelhampton House
Athelhampton House & Gardens is proud to be a member of the Historic Houses, the association for independent and privately owned UK houses open to visit. When you are enjoying a day out in Dorset, a Historic Houses membership allows free entry at Athelhampton House & Gardens and a 5% discount in the Coach House restaurant. With a membership, you can find other things to do in Dorset and the UK with houses, castles, and gardens, large and small throughout the country.
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Join using ATHE63 for a £5 discount and a matched donation from Historic Houses to Athelhampton.
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