Athelhampton House

Athelhampton House Athelhampton House is a 15th Century Tudor Manor, in the heart of Dorset surrounded by award-winning formal gardens open to explore.
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Tickets for visiting Athelhampton House & Gardens may be pre-booked online prior to your visit, or you can purchase tickets in person on arrival. Athelhampton is open all year around, with an occasional closure on a Saturday, and a short Christmas break, please see website for details.

Just one week to go until Athelhampton’s Summer Market on the West Lawn.Join us for a few hours of browsing and shopping...
13/06/2026

Just one week to go until Athelhampton’s Summer Market on the West Lawn.

Join us for a few hours of browsing and shopping, with a fantastic selection of local artisans, makers and producers showcasing their work in the beautiful surroundings of Athelhampton.

Entry to the Summer Market is completely free. If you would like to make a full day of it, admission tickets are available to visit the Tudor manor house and award winning gardens, where you can explore over 500 years of history and five acres of formal gardens.

The restaurant and shop are also open throughout the day.

Weymouth51
The Cherry Tree Preserves
Flower Bakery
The Stable Soap Company
South Paddocks
Clementine Blossom
Bridget Rose Jewellery
Spring Tide Crafts
Cowley Pottery
Horty’s Honey
Black Ven Distillery
Seastone
Dorset Blends Limited
Alchemy Jewellery L.L.C
OriginaliArt
The Book And Bucket Cheese Company
Dorset Wildlife Trust
The Shoal
Chris Frost Photography
Taste of Thailand
Bride Valley Wines
Sip Shed Devon
Antlers Lodge Creations
Sandbanksjewellery
Philip Thurston Fine Art
Neil Coad
Galiani Glass Art
Ali's Homemade Produce
Riverford
Beesandcosmos
The Quiet Wild
Duir Soap
CK Print
Dorseteco
Dorset Gingerr
Huxley-Sticks
Purbeck Ice Cream












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Only 3 weeks until Immersion Theatre bring their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book to Athelhampt...
06/06/2026

Only 3 weeks until Immersion Theatre bring their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book to Athelhampton on Saturday, 27th June! 🎭✨

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online at
https://www.athelhampton.com/events

🕣 Gates open at 5.00 PM for picnicking in our beautiful gardens, and the show kicks off at 6:00 PM.

For more info head over to our website!





Meet . He has lived at Athelhampton House & Gardens for years, patrolled every corridor, supervised every garden tour, ...
03/06/2026

Meet . He has lived at Athelhampton House & Gardens for years, patrolled every corridor, supervised every garden tour, and now, quite rightly, he has his very own collection.

The Gyb range is now available in our gift shop: a mug, a puzzle, a colouring book and toy cats modelled on the estate’s most distinguished resident. Alongside the wider Athelhampton collection including the Anne of Athelhampton trilogy, Thomas Hardy poetry, local Dorset produce, and our brand new tote bag, there is something for everyone to take home.

He did not ask for fame. He simply deserved it.

Come and visit one of Dorset’s finest historic houses and gardens, and if you are lucky enough to track Gyb down during your visit, you might just get a photo with the star himself.

The Athelhampton shop and restaurant are open seven days a week throughout the year, except a few days over Christmas. Visitors are welcome to browse the shop or enjoy refreshments without purchasing admission to the house and gardens.





Like much of England, it has been incredibly hot at Athelhampton this May, and one of the warmest spots in the gardens h...
28/05/2026

Like much of England, it has been incredibly hot at Athelhampton this May, and one of the warmest spots in the gardens has to be the Lion’s Mouth Garden. Sheltered by old walls and basking in sunshine for most of the day, it becomes a little Mediterranean corner of Dorset.

Here, heat loving plants thrive, from the silver blue leaves of the Blue Gum Eucalyptus, to sculptural yuccas, clouds of red valerian (Centranthus ruber), the delicate pink flowers of the cistus, and a wonderfully tall echium reaching skywards.

Athelhampton House & Gardens is open seven days a week throughout the year, welcoming visitors to explore the historic Tudor house, award winning gardens, restaurant and shop at every season. Historic Houses members enjoy free entry every day, while RHS members are warmly welcomed with free garden entry on Saturdays as part of the RHS Partner Garden scheme.





Immersion Theatre Company are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation o...
27/05/2026

Immersion Theatre Company are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, The Jungle Book!

📅 Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 6pm (gates open 5pm for picnics)
📍 Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester
👥 Perfect for families with kids 4+

🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now
Family Ticket: £50 (2 adults + 2 children) | Kids from £10
https://www.athelhampton.com/events








REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS PRODUCTION:
"The Jungle Book ended with a loud, prolonged and well-deserved applause. It was a spectacular piece of family theatre, with something for everyone, and a great way to spend a half term afternoon." -Henley Herald

"A rich theatrical experience...Mix in plenty of comedy and you have the recipe for a full-on, family-friendly event. The audience loved it" - Henley Standard

“Hilarious…had something for everyone…a memorable evening of entertainment” - Basingstoke Gazette

“A fantastic adventure…full of wonderful, original songs… My two children were absolutely captivated…There is something very special about this theatre company” - Raring2go Harrogate

Athelhampton House & Gardens Summer MarketJust one month to go! Our summer market brings stallholders from across Dorset...
20/05/2026

Athelhampton House & Gardens Summer Market
Just one month to go! Our summer market brings stallholders from across Dorset and neighbouring counties to showcase their exceptional range of products.
Whether you're looking for a gift, seeking tasty food, or planning a visit to one of England's finest Tudor houses, we'd love to see you.

Postcode: DT2 7LG
Market entry: FREE
Market - Open 10am-3pm
Restaurant & Café: Open from 9.30am
House & Gardens: Open 10am-4pm

Plan your day:
Start with breakfast at our restaurant or café, then browse the market at your leisure. Afterwards, step back in time and explore Athelhampton's stunning Tudor architecture, intricate gardens, and centuries of history. Tickets available at main reception.
See you soon!

Check the comments to see which stallholders we be attending⬇





Address

Athelhampton House, Athelhampton
Dorchester
DT27LG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441305848363

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