News from Athelhampton House & Gardens.

Despite the freezing weather, visitors have been mesmerised by our gardening team's artful intertwining and pruning of the stunning lime trees in Athelhampton's historic Dorset gardens. Over two weeks of dedicated work (and cold fingers!) our gardening team have prepared these trees for when they come into leaf. Pruning the lime trees in Athelhampton's historic gardens Now that we are open for the 2025 season, we invite you to witness the beauty and craftsmanship of our garde

Snow at the centre of Athelhampton's historic kitchen garden Athelhampton enjoyed a snow day today! Snow in the Great Court at Athelhampton Even with difficult traveling conditions we welcomed visitors who explored the historic house and gardens near Dorchester, and enjoyed a hot lunch in our restaurant. Snow on the West Lawn at Athelhampton I wonder how many snow days there have been at Athelhampton has since it was constructed in 1485? Athelhampton at the end of the day Ath

A cold night and frosty morning at Athelhampton, but even with a chill in the air the house and gardens are looking stunning. Frosty lawns in Athelhampton's historic gardens Our modern air-source heating and the fire in the Tudor Great Hall are keeping the rooms of the house toasty and warm for our visitors today. Frost in Athelhampton's historic kitchen garden Athelhampton is a member of the Historic Houses and an RHS Partner Garden. Our historic gardens near Dorchester are