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Dorset Family Information Directory My Shortlist 0 Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton Manor House and Gardens is a spectacular 15th century Tudor country house in Dorset. Athelhampton provides an excellent historical experience and is a great day out for all the family. It provides a fun and exciting day out for all the family, with attractions to see and do all day. Enjoy the Elizabethan style gardens and visit the kitchen garden, and try some of our produce and home cooked food in our Restaurant or Tea Room. Contact Telephone 01305 848363 Email [email protected] Website http://www.athelhampton.com/ Venue Venue address Athelhampton House Athelhampton Dorchester Dorset Postcode DT2 7LG Locality West Dorset Other information Availability All year Opening times Mon: 10:30-17:00 Tue: 10:30-17:00 Wed: 10:30-17:00 Thu: 10:30-17:00 Sun: 10:30-17:00 Cost variations Admission to house & gardens: adult and senior £14.50, children under 16 years £3, disabled visitor £10, student (with ID) £10, dogs (on a lead) £1. See website for just garden visit pricing. Related Links • Athelhampton House & Gardens facebook page Accessibility Wheelchair Wheelchairs are available upon request, access ramps for accessible entry to house. Toilet facility Toilet facilities including an accessible toilet and baby information changing cubicle are located in the visitor centre. An additional toilet is available on the first floor of the house. Some activities and family support services listed in our directory may be cancelled, postponed, or running in a different way due to coronavirus restrictions. Please contact providers to check for information about any changes..

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