18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Summary via Google
About Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens holds an 18th-century botanical garden with collections of rare plants, magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons set among water features and woodland paths. A rope bridge and viewpoint overlook the Jurassic Coast. The site has a restaurant and is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
People say this botanical garden offers a wide variety of unusual plants, including magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons, as well as water features, a rope bridge, and a viewpoint with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. They highlight the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the well-maintained paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. They also like the friendly and helpful staff, and the gift shop and plant center.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,902 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Dorset
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.