News from Athelhampton House & Gardens.

The gardens at Athelhampton are a riot of colour this spring. Over the past year, we have been extending our herbaceous borders, with over 1,000 feet of deep, generous planting, filled with texture, structure and seasonal interest. Along the South Walk, planting follows the spirit of Gertrude Jekyll, with thoughtful combinations designed to evolve beautifully through the months. In the Green Court, the palette shifts to something altogether more vibrant, with fiery reds, glow

Easter in Athelhampton's restaurant arrives with the unmistakable scent of molten chocolate drifting out from the Coach House kitchen. While we don't have an Easter Trail, or an Easter Egg Hunt, our kitchen team still commemorate the season in their own way. Between preparing breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, the kitchen team at Athelhampton's Restaurant have been turning their attention to a few seasonal treats. A rich chocolate fudge cake, dark, glossy and unapologeti

With visitor numbers picking up as we move from Winter into Spring, we're becoming increasingly busy. With cruises, tours, and independent travellers, the many international visitors at Athelhampton make up a significant proportion of our guests, exploring the house and gardens. While many are able to speak English in addition to their native tongue, there are certain nuances of language that make it worth everyone's while to have our visitor interpretation translated. Our sh