Museums · South West England
Athelhampton
In or near Puddletown.
Athelhampton (also known as Admiston or Adminston) is a settlement in the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, in Dorset, England, situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Dorchester. It
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Athelhampton is located in Dorset with the postcode DT2 7LG. The nearest railway station is Moreton, which is 5.2 km away. Admission is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Athelhampton (also known as Admiston or Adminston) is a settlement in the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, in Dorset, England, situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Dorchester. It consists of a manor house and a former Church of England parish church. Dorset County Council's 2013 mid-year estimate of the population of the civil parish is 30. On 1 April 2024 the parish was abolished and merged with Puddletown to form "Athelhampton and Puddletown".
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Summary from the official site
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 the gardens, and participate in seasonal events and exhibitions.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Athelhampton (also known as Admiston or Adminston) is a settlement in the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, in Dorset, England, situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Dorchester. It consists of a manor house and a former Church of England parish church. Dorset County Council's 2013 mid-year estimate of the population of the civil parish is 30. On 1 April 2024 the parish was abolished and merged with Puddletown to form "Athelhampton and Puddletown".
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7476, -2.3267
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Athelhampton and Puddletown
- Postcode
- DT2 7LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 848363
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–5pm; open year round
- Official site
- www.athelhampton.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Athelhampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Athelhampton?
- Athelhampton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7LG), in the parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown.
- What is Athelhampton?
- Athelhampton (also known as Admiston or Adminston) is a settlement in the civil parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown, in Dorset, England, situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Dorchester. It
- How do I get to Athelhampton?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7LG.
- Is Athelhampton a protected site?
- Yes — Athelhampton is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Athelhampton free to visit?
- Yes, Athelhampton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Athelhampton?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7LG.