Visit the outstanding historic manor house

Welcome to Athelhampton House & Gardens. This stunning 15th Century house is bursting with fantastic history whilst boasting some of the most breathtaking gardens in the area. A truely great day out for all the family.

The House

Built in 1485, the Great Hall is at the heart of Athelhampton House, and is a fine example of Tudor Architecture. Discover more

The Garden

The Great Court, with its striking Pyramid shaped yew trees is our most famous of gardens. Discover more

History

Athelhampton’s history and that of its inter-related families covers more than a thousand years. Discover more

Marevna

The West-Wing displays many pieces of her work from the Athelhampton and the Phillips Family Collections. Discover more

Eating

The Coach House was refurbished in the 1995 with the courtyard enclosed and turned into a tranquil dining area. Discover more

Weddings

We offer private use of Athelhampton House and all its facilities on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. Discover more

Martyrs Inn

The Martyrs Inn is owned by Athelhampton House & Gardens, and is located just one and a half miles away. Discover more

Athelhampton Cinema

Located in the East Wing of Athelhampton House, we provide our guests with an excellent cinematic experience. Discover more

We are social, so why not follow us on ...or even see how we rate as an attraction

Whats on

Father's Day

Sunday 16 June
MG Owners Rally

Sunday 11 August
Outdoor Theatre

Friday 23 August

News	Read our blog

Athelhampton House

The Gardens looked absolutely stunning yesterday in the wonderful sunshine. A busy day with many visitors and plenty of work to be done. Gardeners Mark and David cut the grass on the Front Lawn, its looking amazing.

May 17th 7:44am • Comments

Reviews

Write a review

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Based on 64 traveller reviews

TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
#2 of 18 attractions in Dorchester

Recent Traveller Review:
21 December 2012: Great for a day out, something different. A well looked after old house!

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name *

Birthday Month *

* = required field