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Looking for things to do in Dorset? Visit Athelhampton House & Gardens, one of England’s finest Tudor houses, with over twenty rooms and five acres of award-winning gardens to explore.

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Athelhampton is Open Today

Athelhampton is Open Today

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 five acres of award-winning gardens, with over 1000ft of deep herbaceous borders. Enjoy produce from our one-acre Edwardian kitchen garden and local food in the Coach House restaurant, or book a table for our popular Sunday Carvery.

Located near Dorchester just between the villages of Puddletown and Tolpuddle, Athelhampton is the perfect choice if you’re looking for places to go in Dorset rich in history, beauty, and charm.

A view over the gardens at Athelhampton toward the Tudor House
A view over the gardens at Athelhampton toward the Tudor House
Admission & Opening

Open daily, Athelhampton House and Gardens are one of the few historic attractions in Dorset open year round.

Opening & Admission

Gardeners enjoying afternoon tea in the restaurant at Athelhampton House Dorset
Gardeners enjoying afternoon tea in the restaurant at Athelhampton House Dorset
Our Restaurants

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea in Athelhampton's restaurants, open to all without admission.

Our Restaurants

August special garden offer
August special garden offer
Abbotsbury Offer

A summer saver offer with our friends at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Athelhampton & Abbotsbury

Outdoor event at Athelhampton House Dorset with visitors enjoying seasonal activities
Outdoor event at Athelhampton House Dorset with visitors enjoying seasonal activities
Events

Seasonal events, theatre, and markets set within one of Dorset’s most beautiful historic houses and its gardens

Special Events

Historic Tudor room interior at Athelhampton House Dorset
Historic Tudor room interior at Athelhampton House Dorset

A brief description (without spoliers) of the 20 rooms and 5 acres of gardens open to the public

What to see

Historic image of Athelhampton House in Dorset showing its early appearance
Historic image of Athelhampton House in Dorset showing its early appearance
Our History

Uncover over 500 years of history, from Tudor origins to the present day.

Our History

Art gallery interior at Athelhampton House Dorset displaying paintings and exhibitions
Art gallery interior at Athelhampton House Dorset displaying paintings and exhibitions
Gallery

View changing exhibitions within the historic setting of Athelhampton House.

The Art Gallery

Solar panels at Athelhampton House Dorset as part of its renewable energy project
Solar panels at Athelhampton House Dorset as part of its renewable energy project

Discover how Athelhampton became a fossil fuel free historic house through innovative renewable energy.

Athelhampton Zero

River Cottage holiday cottage at Athelhampton House Dorset beside the River Piddle
River Cottage holiday cottage at Athelhampton House Dorset beside the River Piddle
Stay

Stay in a historic Dorset holiday home beside the River Piddle, set within the grounds of Athelhampton House.

Stay at Athelhampton

Yew pyramids in the Great Court at Athelhampton House Dorset covered in snow at Christmas
Yew pyramids in the Great Court at Athelhampton House Dorset covered in snow at Christmas
Christmas

Experience the house and gardens transformed with seasonal atmosphere and festive meals.

Christmas at Athelhampton

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.

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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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