Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Botanical garden in Dorset, England.
The gardens span 30 acres along the Dorset Jurassic Coast, containing over 6,000 species of plants including Himalayan rhododendrons, Magnolias, and Chusan palms.
Elizabeth Fox-Strangeways, the 1st Countess of Ilchester, established the gardens in 1765 as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle property.
The walled garden and ornate lily ponds provide a viewpoint overlooking the World Heritage Jurassic coast, connecting nature with historical architecture.
The gardens maintain gravel paths throughout the grounds and welcome visitors with mobility equipment, offering accessible facilities including toilets and a restaurant.
The location creates a specific microclimate that enables the cultivation of subtropical plants rarely found in British gardens.
Phone: +441305871387
Email: info@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Website: http://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardens
GPS coordinates: 50.66346,-2.61850
Latest update: March 24, 2025 05:53
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Abbotsbury Abbey
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Abbotsbury Castle
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The Grey Mare and her Colts
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Parish Church of St Nicholas
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St Luke'chapel
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Ilchester Arms Hotel
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The Abbey Dairy House
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The Old Post Office
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Abbotsbury Mill
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Lawrence's Cottage
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Stangways Hall
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The Pynion End
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Granary 40 Metres South Of The Abbey House
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Two round barrows on Wears Hill
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Abbey House
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Gateway 25 Metres South-South-East Of Outer Gatehouse
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1, Back Street
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20 And 22, Rodden Row
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St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill
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16 And 18, Rodden Row
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2, Rodden Row
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6 And 8, Rodden Row
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50, West Street
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Abbott's Walk
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22, 24, 26, 28, Market Street
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Tithe Barn
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