Castles · South West England
Athelhampton House
In or near Puddletown.
Athelhampton House — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Athelhampton House is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Athelhampton House & Gardens is a historic Tudor house located in Dorset, featuring over twenty rooms and five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the rich history of the house, enjoy seasonal events, and dine at the on-site restaurant.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Athelhampton House is a historical house located in South-East England, postcode DT2. This Grade I listed building showcases elements from various architectural periods, reflecting its long history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7477, -2.3266
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Athelhampton and Puddletown
- Postcode
- DT2 7LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 848363
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.athelhampton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/220925997 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Athelhampton House?
- Athelhampton House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7LG), in the parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown.
- What is Athelhampton House?
- Athelhampton House — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Athelhampton House?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7LG.
- Is Athelhampton House a protected site?
- Yes — Athelhampton House is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Athelhampton House charge admission?
- Athelhampton House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Athelhampton House?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7LG.