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Stourhead
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Stourhead Estate OfficeStourtonWarminsterWiltshireBA12 6QDhttp://www.stourhead.comPhone: 01747 841152Lying in secluded splendour in its own valley, Stourhead features one of the world's finest 18th-century landscape gardens. A magnificent lake is central to the design, and there are classical temples, enchanting grottos and rare and exotic trees. The Hoare family history can be uncovered at Stourhead House, a majestic Palladian mansion housing a unique Regency library with fabulous collections of Chippendale furniture and paintings, all set amid delightful lawns and parkland. Stourhead is at the heart of a 1,072-hectare (2,650-acre) estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for nature conservation
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Sherborne Castle
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New RoadSherborneDorsetDT9 5NR
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http://www.sherbornecastle.comPhone: 01935 812072Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the stately home of the Digby family since 1617, Sherborne Castle is a Historic House which reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English history. ‘Capability’ Brown created the 50-acre lake in 1753 and gave Sherborne Castle, Dorset the very latest in landscape gardening, with magnificent specimen trees, borders and sweeping lawns in one of his finest Lakeland landscapes. Come and visit the Castle’s rich interiors with its splendid collections of art, furniture and porcelain, together with Raleigh’s original kitchen, family artefacts and archaeological ‘finds’ from the old medieval castle on view in the castle cellars.
Explore 30-acres of beautiful Lakeside Gardens and grounds, and enjoy the beauty, peace and tranquillity of this perfect natural setting. Watch the abundant wildlife on the lake, feed the ducks, have a picnic and walk the dogs. Our Tea Room serves morning coffees, light lunches and delicious afternoon teas. The Gift Shop has a selection of gifts, souvenirs and our very own Sherborne Castle wines. Sherborne Castle is also a licenced wedding venue.
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Bennetts Water Gardens
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Chickerell Link RoadWeymouthDorsetDT3 4AFFBennetts Water Gardens is a visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum. The gardens offer a unique wedding venue for Civil Ceremonies, Receptions, Functions and Corporate Events. Our new restaurant, Café Monet, serves coffees, home-made lunches, cakes and cream teas.
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Athelhampton House & Gardens
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Also a wedding venueAthelhamptonDorchesterDorsetDT2 7LGAthelhampton House and its estate and gardens have been in private ownership for over five hundred years.
We offer a range of facilities for all our visitors. Easy access and free parking, a gift shop and the licensed Topiary Restaurant offering informal lunches, morning coffees and afternoon tea. On a Sunday we offer a Carvery and we open the Long Hall restaurant for A la carte dining.
Athelhampton provides the ideal venue for a Wedding, with facilities for Civil Wedding ceremonies, dining rooms for wedding receptions and space for your evening party.
For private entertaining, whether family or business Athelhampton offers an ideal solution with tailor-made menus, made from locally sourced ingredients. Our Media Suite and meeting rooms provide excellent services to local businesses and organisations.
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Compton Acres Gardens
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164 Canford Cliffs RoadCanford CliffsPooleDorsetBH13 7ES
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http://www.comptonacres.co,ukPhone: 01202 700778Compton Acres was built in 1929 and is a beautifulexample of a historic garden in the UK. It is of late Victorian Mixed Style design with seven distinct gardens to wander around and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japanese Garden.
As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, regular events and, with further all-weather facilities planned for the near future. Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset is fast becoming one of the most visited and prestigious family attractions on the South Coast.
Compton Acres is open 12 months of the year 7 days of the week at the following times
9am - 6pm 1st March - 31st October (last entry 5pm)
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The Blue Pool
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FurzebrookNear WarehamDorsetBH20 5ARhttp://www.bluepooluk.comPhone: 01929 551408Set north of the Purbeck Hills between Wareham and Corfe Castle off the A351.
The Blue Pool at Furzebrook constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffacting light in different ways producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise.
Set in a deep clay bowl steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills, The Pool is and unusual Dorset attraction and is surrounded by 25 acres of heath woodland and gorse interlaced with sandy paths that seem to take you to another world.
Opening Times
1st March to 30th November from 9:30am
Closing time 5pm - later in the summer.
The Tea House, Museum,Shops and Plant Centre are open daily:-
16th March to 30th October from 10:00am Closing Times vary through out the season.
Prices:-
Adults £5.00
Children 5 - 14 years £2.50 (under fives free)
Seniors & Concessions - £3.80
Family Ticket - 2 adults and up to 4 children £12.50
SEASON TICKETS ARE AVALIABLE
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