"without question the most picturesque house in the county"
Make the most of a day out in Dorset, explore Athelhampton’s 20-room Tudor Manor and 5 acres of award-winning formal gardens.
Sir Frederick Treves - author, traveller and Dorset chronicler
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10 PUBLIC EV CHARGERS IN THE ATHELHAMPTON CAR PARK - CHARGE 24/7 - 39p per kWh
On your day out in Dorset, discover Athelhampton House & Gardens, one of England's most beautiful historic houses. Explore at your own pace or join one of our guided tours as you discover more than twenty historic rooms, filled with remarkable architecture, antiques and over 500 years of history, and discover Athelhampton's connection with Dorset's greatest writer, Thomas Hardy.
Outside, wander through five acres of award-winning gardens, with over 1000ft of deep herbaceous borders, before exploring our one-acre Edwardian kitchen garden. Enjoy produce grown here at Athehampton and locally sourced 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.
Athelhampton is open all year round, seven days a week. Buy tickets on arrival, or save 10% on selected days when you book online.
A brief description (without spoliers) of the 20 rooms and 5 acres of gardens open to the public
What to see
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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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