News from Athelhampton House & Gardens.

The approach to the red brick Ingatestone Hall, a striking Tudor contrast to the mellow stone of Athelhampton Members of the Athelhampton team recently stepped away from Dorset for a day and travelled to Essex to visit Ingatestone Hall, the historic home of the Petre family. It was a fascinating visit, not least because it offered a chance to reflect on what makes places like this so special, and closer to home, what makes a visit to Athelhampton such a rewarding experience.

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.