A day out in Dorset
Nestled in the middle of Dorset, Athelhampton is one of the finest examples of a Tudor Manor House in England.
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Over 500 years old, with its high hammer-beam roof, heraldic stained glass, and linenfold paneling the Great Hall is at the heart of the the manor house.
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Enjoy the Elizabethan style gardens, watch the fountains, relax in tranquillity by sitting a while in one of our garden seating areas.
Don't miss a visit to the kitchen garden and then try some of our produce and home-cooked food in our Restaurants
Opening Hours:
From January 6th, 7 days a week: 10am - dusk
last admissions to house at 3pm
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Garden Admission:​
Adult: £10.00
Senior: £9.00
Student: £7.50
Child: £3.00
Family: £24.00 (2a 2c)
Dog: £1.00
a disabled person pays â…” of the appropriate admission
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House & Garden Admission:​
Adult: £15.00
Senior: £14.00
Student: £11.00
Child: £6.00
Family: £36.00 (2a 2c)
a disabled person pays â…” of the appropriate admission
Memberships:​
Historic Houses
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Location:​
Athelhampton House
Athelhampton
DT2 7LG
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Our Gardens
The ancient Manor of Pydele as it is known in the Doomsday book, was home to a Deerpark in Tudor times.
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In 1891, a young man, Alfred Cart de Lafontaine purchases Athelhampton to create his Arts & Crafts style architectural gardens.
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The Ham-Stone compartments present contrasting planting that changes with the seasons.
Subsequent owners leave their own mark upon the 20-acre gardens, enlarging, refining & enhancing.
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The Edwardian kitchen garden is part of a 10 year plan to provide low food miles produce to our restaurant and shop.
