Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens were established in 1765 by the First Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden and have developed into a 20 acre Grade I listed delight. Home to rare and exotic plants from all over the world many of them first introductions to this country. World famous for its camellia groves and magnolias, noted for its rhododendrons and hydrangea collections. With winding paths and streams, dozens of fan-palms, tender architectural perennials and succulents. The flood lighting in October is not to be missed.
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Bullers Way,
Abbotsbury
DT3 4LA
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Information on Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury
| Organisation/s: | Historic Houses Association, Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommended garden | Opening Times: | Summer Daily 10:00-18:00. Last admission 17:00, Winter Daily except Xmas & New Year 10:00-dusk. Last admission 1 hour before closing. |
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| Admission: | Adult £8.00, Child £5.00, Seniors £7.50. |
| Location: | Leave the A35 at Winterborne Abbas near Dorchester. Abbotsbury is on the B3157 coast road, between Weymouth and Bridport in Dorset. |
| Facilities: | Guided tours, Plants for sale, Gift shop, Restaurant, Light refreshments, Limited disabled access, Toilet facilities, Parking available, Coaches welcome, Access by bus, Access by rail, Child friendly, Dogs on leads, Garden Acreage: 20 |