Make the most of a day out in Dorset, visit Athelhampton,
"without question the most
picturesque house in the county"
Sir Frederick Treves
Athelhampton opens at 9.30am
Athelhampton House & Gardens is a popular Dorset visitor attraction. If you are at home, visiting for the day, or on holiday and looking for 'places to go in Dorset', why not visit Athelhampton House & Gardens?
Marvel at the historic Tudor Great Hall, built by Sir William Martyn in 1485, explore the historic house extended during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with more than 20 historic rooms open to the public. Enjoy the stories from over 500 years of our history when you visit. Admire the architectural details of the house, with its carved panelling, ancient stained and painted heraldic glass, and a range of antique furniture.
Wander the 5 acres of award-winning gardens open to visit, including Alfred Cart de Lafontaine's
walled formal gardens, each with pools and fountains, and explore the wider gardens, with deep herbaceous borders and mature trees. Find the Edwardian 1-acre productive kitchen garden with its giant greenhouse and see the busy gardening team tending to the gardens.
Our restaurant and shop are open daily to visitors and the public. You can enjoy a delicious Sunday carvery roast lunch on a Sunday in our private dining room or enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, lunch or tea in the Coach House restaurant. We have free car parking and 10 EV chargers, so why not call in to charge your car and enjoy a delicious Dorset cream tea?
Featured Room
The Green Parlour
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.
Opening
Admission
and
Restaurant & Shop
9.30am to 5pm every day
open to visitors and public
Gardens
10am to 5pm every day
last admissions at 4pm
House
11am to 5pm every day
last admissions at 4pm
EV Charging
24 hours, 7 days a week
pay at the charger
House & Gardens
Adult £22.50
Student £16.50
Child £5.00
Infant free
Gardens
Adult £15.00
Student £11.50
Child & Infant free
Dogs £1.00
Historic Houses membership gives free entry
Four Walled Gardens
Visit the award-winning gardens designed by Francis Inigo Thomas, and extended in the 20th Century.
Formal Gardens
Edwardian Kitchen Garden
Providing plenty of home-grown fruit and vegetables for the menus in our restaurants
Our Next Event
Athelhampton Events
A full diary of events at Athelhampton, music concerts, outdoor theatre, tours, markets and more.
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.
Join using ATHE63 for a £5 discount and a matched donation from Historic Houses to Athelhampton.