News from Athelhampton House & Gardens.

Spring at Athelhampton House & Gardens in Dorset is a moment of quiet transformation, as thousands of bulbs emerge to bring colour and structure to the historic gardens. Led by Head Gardener Sophy Robertson, each garden space is planted with its own distinct character, carefully designed to complement the surrounding architecture and herbaceous planting. In the Corona Garden, deep velvety tones dominate, with varieties such as Queen of the Night and Merlot creating rich shade

If you have been thinking about making the switch to electric, there is now an even better reason to visit Athelhampton. As an established self-drive location for Tesla  for over a year, we are pleased to see our cars swapped for the latest models, bringing visitors an even more up to date driving experience. Now available from the estate are two sleek black vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range  and the latest Tesla Model Y , ready to be enjoyed on the open roads of Dorset.

It's now 50 years since Athelhampton starred in Doctor Who. With Tom Baker as the Doctor and Elisabeth Sladen as his companion, this particular episode featured scientists in Antarctica, a crazed millionaire, and mysterious plants. Athelhampton played the home of reclusive, eccentric, plant-obsessed millionaire Harrison Chase, who has used violent henchmen to acquire the seed pod of a mysterious, malignant alien plant. The Doctor and Sarah Jane infiltrate his estate in an eff