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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury
Weymouth

DT3 4LA

tel: 01305 871387
fax: 01305871092

Area: Dorset
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens -- Dorset
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Last Update*  09-04-2013
Dorset

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 Opening Days and Hours

Open every day - except 21st Dec - 3rd Jan inclusive - 10am - 5pm or 6pm.
Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Autumn/Winter; daily; 10am - 4pm or dusk if earlier.

Parties / Coaches: Yes
Groups / Coaches need Appointment: No

House Open for Viewing: No

National Garden Scheme days: No
Best Times of Year to Visit:
March to November
To see:
Camellia, magnolia, rhododendrons, Hydrangea, varied exotic
 Admission Prices
Adult £11.00; Child £8.00; Over 60s £10.50; Family (2A + 3C) £37.00
Swannery: Adult £11.00; Child £8.00; Over 60s £10.50; Family (2A + 3C) £37.00
Children's Farm: Adult £9.50; Child £8.00; Over 60s £9.00; Family (2A + 3C) £37.00
3 sites Rates: Adult £15.00; Child £10.00; Over 60s £14.00; Family (2A + 3C) £37.00
Group rates, School Group rates and Season tickets available.
 Onsite Facilities
Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes
Other Facilities & Comments:
Many exciting events including Giant Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Family Concert 6th July, The Enchanted Floodlit Gardens 17th Oct - 3rd Nov, Dusk - 8.30pm
Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids
 Garden Features & Events
Wooded valley with tallest English oak in the British Isles (40m.) Five other record trees. Colonial Tea House. New oak pavilion in rose garden. Jurassic Coast viewing platform. Magnolia avenue leading to it to be planted in 2007.
Unique Swannery attraction nearby, well worth a separate visit.
English Heritage Garden Grade: I
National Collection: Hebe
 Description of Garden
Designer: Countess of Ilchester
Since the restoration after the great storm of 1990, many new exotic and unusual plants have been introduced. The garden is now a mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its Camellia groves and magnolias, noted for its Rhododendrons and Hydrangea collections. In summer it is awash with sub-tropical colour.
 History of Garden
Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden to her nearby castle. Developed since then into a magnificent 20 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Many of these were new introductions to this country, found by the plant hunting decendants of the countess.
 Nearby Dorset Hotels, Facilities & Amenities


Hotels & Accommodation:
Manor Hotel, West Bexington
Restaurants:
Manor Hotel, West Bexington
Inns & Pubs:
Elm Tree, Langton Herring
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