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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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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. More info on www.vizzitdorset.co.uk
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Furzey Gardens
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School LaneMinsteadNew ForestHampshireSO43 7GL
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http://www.furzey-gardens.orgPhone: 02380 812464Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire this delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty.
Gallery open daily in 2010, 10am - 5pm March - October
The Gardens are open daily throughout the year until dusk
'The Will and Em' - our fine art gallery, Coffee shop, 'Loft' and 'Terrace'
Tree Houses and children's area
Lake and wetlands
Arboretum
Ancient Forest Cobb Cottage and vegetable garden
Plant sales
Thatching Experience
PLEASE NOTE: Guide Dogs only
A peaceful New Forest attraction
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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. A stunning Doreset attraction
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Compton Acres Gardens
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164 Canford Cliffs RoadPooleDorsetBH13 7ES
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http://www.comptonacres.co.ukPhone: 01202 700778Compton Acres invites you to escape to a different world. As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, regular events and all-weather facilities planned for the near future. Open 12 months of the year 7 days of the week. 9 - 6pm 1 March - 31 October (last entry 5pm) 10 - 4pm 1 November - 28 February (last entry 3pm).
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Bennetts Water Gardens
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Chickerell Link RoadWeymouthDorsetDT3 4AFFhttp://www.waterlily.co.ukBennetts 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, Caf Monet, serves coffees, home-made lunches, cakes and cream teas. A stunning Dorset attraction.
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Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
Event date: 10 March 2012
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Summer LaneExburyNr SouthamptonHampshireSO45 1AZ
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http://www.exbury.co.ukPhone: 02380 891203We are a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden world-famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, rare trees and plants, a riot of colour in spring, and a dazzling sight in the autumn. Visitors can enjoy exploring twenty miles of pathways, or “let the train take the strain and ride on a 20 min journey, or take a buggy tour to see the best of the colour.
The Exbury Gardens Steam Railway follows a one and a quarter mile circular route on a 12 ” gauge and is a wonderful and evocative way to see the gardens. The sights and sounds of the liveried blue engines are a draw for visitors of all ages. After leaving Exbury Central Station, the train enters the Summer Lane Garden with a bridge, tunnel, causeway and series of individual themed gardens based on character and texture. The collection of plants reflect the seasons and can only be seen from the train. Children will enjoy spotting a number of woodland moss animals, including deer, rabbits, a squirrel, fox and frog, together with contemporary metal sculptures.
Passing out of the Summer Lane Garden, the train travels on through a wooded area, revealing glimpses of the Rock Garden. A steep gradient leads to a curving timber viaduct, with fine views over the Wildlife Ponds.
The train then passes a Plant Nursery and a Pumpkin / Exotic Fruit Patch and on to a second lake, home to "Hump-phrey, The Lake Moss Monster." Close by is a Sunflower Field, at its peak in summer, before the train loops around the oldest tree in the Gardens, the Domesday Yew.
Exbury North Halt in the American Garden, so called because it contains rhododendron hybrids from the USA, enables visitors to hop off the train and explore this area before returning to Exbury Central on foot or by train.
The railway track has a journey time of approximately twenty minutes. Rover tickets are available most days except during May and during the running of certain special events. The trains run according to colour timetables, indicated on our Garden Map and Railway Timetable (see link) which is given to visitors on arrival. Except for March and September weekdays (12 noon) the first train departs Exbury Central at 11am, with the last train generally at 4pm (3pm March and September weekdays). During the summer holidays a 4.30pm train will run.
2012 opening: Saturday 10 March - Sunday 4th Nov, daily 10am - 5.00pm last admission. Car Park gates close at 6pm (or dusk if earlier)
A charming New Forest Attraction. Rd the Exbury Gardens Tripadvisor Review
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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). A hugely popular Dorset attraction.
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