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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury
Weymouth

DT3 4LA

tel: 01305 871387
fax: 01305871092

Area: Dorset
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens -- Dorset

Visitor Information

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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Dorset
All details updated* as of: 31/03/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

15th Mar - 2nd Nov; daily; 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

Gardens: Adult £8.50; Child £5.50; Over 60s £8
Swannery: Adult £8.50; Child £5.50; Over 60s £8
Children's Farm: Adult £7; Child £5.50; Over 60s £6.50
3 sites Rates: Adult £15; Child £10; Over 60s £14
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:
Many exciting events including Giant Easter Egg Hunt, Flower Arranging Display 7/8th June, Summer Family Concert 5th July, The Enchanted Floodlit Gardens 16th Oct - 2nd Nov, Dusk - 8.30pm

Garden Features

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

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:

- Dorset

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 31/03/2008

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