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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

30 acres, started in 1760 and considerably extended in C19. Much recent replanting. The maritime microclimate enables this Mediterranean and southern hemisphere garden to grow rare and tender plants. National Collection of Hoherias (flowering Aug in NZ garden). Woodland valley with ponds, stream and hillside walk to view the Jurassic Coast. Open all year except for Christmas week.

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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

About Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury SubTropical gardens lie nestled in a sheltered woodland valley just quarter of a mile from the famous Chesil Beach. It is here that the maritime climate and shelter provides a unique microclimate that creates an almost frost-free environment, which helps plants from all over the world to survive growing outside. Many exotic Palm tree species together with Bananas, Bamboos, grasses and colourful half-hardy perennials help create an almost Mediterranean feel to the garden yet it still has a massive spring collection of Magnolias, Camellias, Rhododendrons and Spring Bulbs. Historically the Fox-Strangway family have owned the estate and gardens since the walled gardens were built in 1765. Future generations of the family have collected plants and the valley garden expanded. More recently the gardens have had a renaissance since storm damage in the 1990s that left the garden in disarray. It has been redeveloped with new planting schemes and plant collections to rival any private gardens in the UK, and is a Royal Horticulture Society partner garden. The gardens expanded again in 2007 where there is now a hillside walk that leads to magnificent views of the Jurassic Coast. This is flanked by probably the largest Magnolia avenue in the country.

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https://www.abbotsburygardens.co.uk

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Location details

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens,
Weymouth,
Dorset,
DT3 4LA

Directions to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
From B3157 Weymouth-Bridport, 200yds W of Abbotsbury village.

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access, some very steep paths and rolled gravel but we have a selected wheelchair route with sections of tarmac hard surface.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.