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Tudor house originated by Sir William Martyn, Lord Mayor of London, in 1480's. Later additions from Victorian era. Panelled Tudor rooms, great hall still with its half-timbered roof, original Tudor windows. Wonderful old wooden furniture collection.
Garden: The fine Grade 1 gardens of Athelhampton House date from 1891 and contain 12 world-famous 30-foot topiary pyramids as well as collections of roses, lilies, tulips, magnolias and clematis.
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Athelhampton,
Dorchester,
Dorset,
England, DT2 7LG
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 5.5 m NE Dorchester, on A35
Website: Athelhampton House
Email: enquiry@athelhampton.co.uk
Phone: 01305 848 363
Fax: 01305 848 135
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OS Grid SY771 942
Photo Credit: Joanne Paul
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| Bennetts Water Gardens
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The gardens were founded in 1959 in a former clay pit used by a brickworks. Here Norman Bennett carefully planted a collection of water lilies that has become one of the finest in the world. The site stretches to 8 acres of landscaped paths skirting peaceful lakes. Over 100 varieties of lilies are on display, and are at their best in the summer months. In addition to lilies there are a wide variety of pond and moisture loving plants on display and the garden is a haven for pond life.
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Putton Lane,
Chickerell,
Weymouth,
Dorset,
England, DT3 4AF
Attraction Type: Garden
Website: Bennetts Water Gardens
Phone: 01305 785 150
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OS Grid SY651 797
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A long, gently waving brick wall encloses the kitchen garden, part of 13 acres of peaceful roses, herbs, specimen trees, lawns and borders. Within Deans Court is an organic kitchen garden enclosed within a serpentine wall said to have been built by French Napoleonic War prisoners. A much older feature is a fish pond that survived from a medieval monastery that used to occupy the site.
Deans Court Lane,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
England, BH21 1EE
Attraction Type: Garden
Location: in town centre, off East Street
Website: Deans Court
Email: michaelhanham@deanscourt.plus.com
Phone: 01202 886 116
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OS Grid SZ010 998
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| Kingston Lacy
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House begun 1663, much altered by Sir Charles Barry in mid 1800's. Paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens among others. Marble staircase, state rooms, wood panelling.
Garden: Ongoing restoration and expansion of the gardens at Kingston Lacey are making for an exciting period in the centuries-long history of the property. The Edwardian Japanese Tea Garden is now complete, and visits over the next few years will reward the viewer with Flowering Cherry and Maple groves, a Bowl garden, and a Quarry garden featuring azaleas and rhododendrons. Extensive park and woodlands; three child-friendly play areas.
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Wimborne Minster,
Dorset,
England, BH21 4EA
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1.5 m W Wimbourne Minster, off B3082
Website: Kingston Lacy
Email: kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01202 883 402
Fax: 01202 882 402
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OS Grid ST980 019
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The Roundhouse Hotel
The Roundhouse hotel Bournemouth is just a short walk from East Cliff Beach and the town?s theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The grand lobby and lounge area is traditionally decorated and great meeting place. The 127 bedrooms are comfortable and have TV, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer and Tea … more >>
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Inver House Hotel
The Bourne Beat is an elegant town house, desirably situated upon the West Cliff of Bournemouth, just one minute walk away from the beach and five minutes to the town centre. All of the 28 en-suite bedrooms are fully equipped with television, DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. more >>
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